Job Description

As part of our Community Transformation programme, we have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established Multidisciplinary team. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders: supporting them from diagnosis to recovery, to enable them to lead the lives they wish to live. You will work with a Multidisciplinary Team: a spectrum of clinical professionals, which includes Nurses, Psychologists, Support Time Recovery workers, etc.



We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks.



To work collaboratively with system partners, service users, carers and the multi-disciplinary team to deliver robust and focused care interventions for individuals who are experiencing mental health conditions that are complex.



To support with medication management; including depot administration and Clozapine Clinic, as required.



To act as a Care Co-ordinator; undertaking comprehensive initial assessments, care plans and risk assessments/management plans.



To support team colleagues and students on placement with the service to increase knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment options.



Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.



Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.



Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.



If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.



We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.



Benefits



27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.



Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.



Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.



8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us



Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.



Work that wraps around your needs

Flexible working:

available from day one for most roles.

Job share:

Applications for job shares are welcomed.



Provide and oversee the management and care of service users, acting within the capacity of Care Co-ordinator/Lead Professional



Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy

Undertake comprehensive assessments:

formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks



Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment



Attend the weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting



Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy



Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff



Provide psycho-social interventions, education and support to develop service users and their carer's understanding of mental illness with the aim to prevent relapse and admission



Undertake Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments - contributing to Self-Directed Support assessments/packages