Senior CAMH Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Northolt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Mental Health Nurse in a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing community mental health services. This role offers the chance to develop innovative care pathways and engage with diverse patient populations. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values professional growth and mentorship, providing opportunities for career advancement and continued education. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Degree or diploma level education with relevant courses in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Develop care pathways within the local community mental health team.
• Deliver brief interventions to patients and support local relationships.

Skills

Community Mental Health Experience

Communication Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

Mental Health Nursing Qualification (RMN)

Degree or Diploma in Primary Care Mental Health

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse at Ealing North MINT

Our service is centered around Primary Care Networks and aims for comprehensive engagement with Integrated Care Systems, utilizing a whole person, whole population health approach. We leverage community resources including health, social care, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organizations, and local communities to support wellbeing beyond traditional mental health services. Our new teams enable individuals to access mental health services wherever and whenever needed, supporting local community mental health management. We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join us.

Main Duties

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an innovative Mental Health Nurse. Employed by West London NHS Trust, you will play a key role in developing care pathways within the local community mental health team (MINT). The position also provides opportunities for mentorship, career progression, and continued education.

We are looking for applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses with experience in community services.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Experience across various community mental health settings and with diverse mental health diagnoses
• Knowledge and experience in delivering brief interventions to patients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to foster local relationships with MINT Teams

Working for Our Organization

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider offering mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. We manage Broadmoor Hospital, a high secure hospital with an international reputation, and provide secure services across London and mental/physical healthcare in several boroughs. Employing 4,500 staff, our 2023-24 turnover is £426m. The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated ‘Outstanding’. We are active in developing the North West London Integrated Care System and lead the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job Details and Responsibilities

The Candidate Pack outlines key tasks, responsibilities, and the person specification, which details required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please refer to the attached document. The person specification below is a summary for application assessment purposes.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Professional qualification in mental health - Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC registration
• Degree or Diploma level education, with relevant courses in primary care mental health (e.g., CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy)
• Ongoing professional development evidence

Experience

• Post-qualifying psychiatric work experience
• Supervisory experience with junior staff
• Experience in a Band 6 role or equivalent
• Additional relevant post-registration experience
• Audit and research experience
• Teaching/training experience
• Experience in primary care, social care, or voluntary sectors

Knowledge

• Counselling, cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions
• Recovery approaches for mental health conditions
• Research interpretation and application
• Knowledge of mental and physical health interrelations
• Assessment and management of Deliberate Self Harm
• Risk assessment, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment methods
• Advanced communication skills, both written and oral
• Engagement and de-escalation techniques for challenging situations
• Autonomous clinical decision-making with supervision
• Team and self-management skills for complex activities