Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and multi-agency environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!



A Senior Community Mental Health Nurse works with older adults who suffer from functional mental health problems, and complexities of later life and are over 75 years of age and all age dementia. The role involves triage, duty responsibilities, assessment, intervention and care planning for these patients for a limited time on a team held caseload.



The Central Norfolk Intensive Older Persons Service (IOPS) is a specialist service that interfaces between secondary inpatient services and primary care. We across and liaise with community mental health teams, social services, GP practices, acute inpatient areas, mental health liaison services, nursing and residential homes, crisis response and home treatment and family/carers. IOPS is a crisis service that can offer alternative to inpatient care.

Main duties of the job

About the Role:

As a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and delivery of direct patient care. You will work closely with a supportive team to ensure continuity of practice, providing essential crisis mental health care services to individuals in need.



If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a dynamic team that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey as a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse.



As a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse, you can expect to be:


Answering calls from service users and professionals in a duty worker role. Triaging and assessing referrals for the service. Working as a team in the assessment and treatment of service users In person assessment of referrals. Safety Planning and crisis management. Undertake gatekeeping duties for inpatient admissions. Documentation of the above, including referrals, risk assessments, care planning, continuation notes, letters and referrals to other teams. Liaison with other professionals and teams. Care planning and undertaking suitable interventions for service users. Quality Improvement

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.




Benefits included with this role are:-


NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more.

Working in Norfolk:

Working in Norfolk, UK, offers a unique blend of professional and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy a high quality of life with stunning countryside, picturesque coastlines, and charming historic towns. Norfolk boasts a lower cost of living compared to many UK regions, making it an affordable place to settle. The area is known for its friendly communities and excellent schools, ideal for families. Professionally, Norfolk offers diverse job opportunities, especially in healthcare. With a slower pace of life, beautiful natural surroundings, and vibrant cultural scene, Norfolk provides a perfect balance between work and leisure.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will also have the opportunity to co-coordinate shifts, provide clinical oversight and support to practitioners, supporting with teaching and training opportunities, leading on staff development and being a visible role model that echoes the values of the trust and the vision of the service.



When you join us, you can expect a robust training and induction package with ongoing support. You will have a supernumerary period to settle in and a welcoming team to support you.



We offer an environment where you can learn and further develop your skills. Supervision will be available from within the team to support you. As a whole team we are keen to continue developing and to ensure that we are offering the best possible service to the service users we work with. We are looking for motivated people, with good interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm and drive.



We offer a 7-days per week service with the operating hours of 07:50 - 21:00.



There is currently a full-time secondment opportunity for a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse role available within IOPS.

Why Join Us?

Exciting Relocation Opportunity:

Embrace a fresh start and relocate to a vibrant community.

Professional Growth:

Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values continuous learning and professional development.

Supportive Environment:

Work within a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to both patients and colleagues




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Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Nursing degree or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Experience working at a Band 6 level #

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Familiar with risk assessment and its management

Desirable criteria

Previous community/crisis experience #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Working knowledge of the MHA 1983 Up to date evidence based knowledge of Person Centred Care

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of national policy influencing older persons care Knowledge of mental health needs for older people - both organic and functional

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.