Job Description

Have extensive clinical skills in assessment and mental health risk management with patients who are in crisis. Have extensive experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in a designated pathway Be a visible role model, key resource in relation to mental health advice, support and improvement Have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to be able to lead in a clinical area It is preferable to have a degree/diploma supplemented by specialist qualifications, training or experience but not essential Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Maximum score 8 Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Knowledge/Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 10 Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area Experience of supervising staff and students Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area Awareness of Trust policies and service specification