Senior Crisis Mental Health Nurse – Duty Lead

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. The role involves assessing and managing mental health needs, creating care plans, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a registered nursing qualification and experience in community mental health services. The trust prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers flexible working opportunities, aligning with sustainability goals.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with a relevant qualification.
• Experience in community-based mental health services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage mental health needs, creating care plans.
• Act as the duty lead, supervising junior staff.
• Collaborate with GPs and other professionals for patient care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Care planning

Team leadership

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Safeguarding level 3

Tools

Electronic patient records system (Lorenzo)

Job description

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. The role involves assessing and managing mental health needs, creating care plans, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a registered nursing qualification and experience in community mental health services. The trust prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers flexible working opportunities, aligning with sustainability goals.