Description
We are seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Specialist Mental Health Services for Older People team. As a multi-disciplinary team, we provide holistic assessment and treatment pathways for older adults with mental health and frailty needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing care needs, developing and implementing care plans, and managing a caseload of service users.
The team offers regular CPD sessions, reflective practice, staff support sessions, individual and group supervisions, and academic training. You will have access to external training resources and work as part of a team that includes Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Mental Health Nurses.
The post is based in Watford, covering the South West locality of Hertfordshire. If you're passionate about the care of older adults and have transferable skills from other areas of mental health services, we encourage you to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans
- Manage a defined caseload and liaise with other agencies
- Supervise, develop, and teach staff and/or students
- Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Foster positive relationships and communication with service users, carers, and other agencies
Person Specification:
- Degree, diploma, or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing)
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Mentorship Preparation Course
- Post-registration experience in Adult Mental Health Care
- Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations
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