Community Mental Health Nurse inDagenham inDagenham PUBLISHED 1 DEC 2023
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1.To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day to day allocation of work.
2. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
3. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
4. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
5. To work effectively with GPs to ensure early referral and diagnosis.
6. To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services.
7. To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed.
We are seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of one year of post-registration clinical experience in mental health to join our friendly and motivated team. This role involves a degree of autonomous working and provides an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of older adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including:
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
- Varying levels of frailty
Our team serves the London borough of Barking & Dagenham, offering holistic care to support the well-being of our patients.
If you're passionate about mental health of Older adult and eager to work in a supportive environment, this is the perfect role for you!
The normal working pattern of this role is 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday. IT skills and experience with electronic recording systems such as RIO are essential. Flexibility in working hours to meet the demands of the service is also required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for completing holistic mental health assessments for older adults, including the identification and management of risks to the individual, others, or from others. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work independently, possess strong time management skills, and effectively prioritize their workload.
You will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with other agencies to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care. As a coordinator for a caseload of service users with complex and challenging needs, your duties will include:
- Conducting mental health assessments
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans
- Supporting service users in maximizing their recovery opportunities
- Providing support to the carers of service users
In addition, the post holder will:
- Provide clinical supervision to junior colleagues
- Act as a student Nurse assessor and supervisor
- Participate in ongoing educational and research programs
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
1.To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day to day allocation of work.
2. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
3. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
4. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
5. To work effectively with GPs to ensure early referral and diagnosis.
6. To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services.
7. To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed.
We are seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of one year of post-registration clinical experience in mental health to join our friendly and motivated team. This role involves a degree of autonomous working and provides an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of older adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including:
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
- Varying levels of frailty
Our team serves the London borough of Barking & Dagenham, offering holistic care to support the well-being of our patients.
If you're passionate about mental health of Older adult and eager to work in a supportive environment, this is the perfect role for you!
The normal working pattern of this role is 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday. IT skills and experience with electronic recording systems such as RIO are essential. Flexibility in working hours to meet the demands of the service is also required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for completing holistic mental health assessments for older adults, including the identification and management of risks to the individual, others, or from others. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work independently, possess strong time management skills, and effectively prioritize their workload.
You will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with other agencies to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care. As a coordinator for a caseload of service users with complex and challenging needs, your duties will include:
- Conducting mental health assessments
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans
- Supporting service users in maximizing their recovery opportunities
- Providing support to the carers of service users
In addition, the post holder will:
- Provide clinical supervision to junior colleagues
- Act as a student Nurse assessor and supervisor
- Participate in ongoing educational and research programs
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
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