Mental Health Practitioner - Development Role inWorcester inWorcester PUBLISHED
WED 13 NOV 2024
Candidates are expected to be passionate, self-motivated, and dedicated to delivering evidence-based interventions to individuals aged 17 and over, while maintaining high professional standards. The position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the development of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Service Team in Evesham, with a focus on both individual patient care and support for their families. The application is open to those seeking part-time roles as well.
37.5 hours during Monday to Friday
Band 5- Band 6
Are you newly qualified and looking to deliver mental health care to your local community? Evesham in South Worcestershire are seeking to recruit a community nurse to deliver outstanding care to the community. If you are passionate about delivering evidenced based interventions in the community, a career with us may be just what youre looking for.
We have a full-time developmental band 5-6 nurse opportunity, which is an exciting position for a Community Mental Health nurse, however we would also welcome and consider part time applicants. This development role in underpinned by a supportive competency-based framework to help build both your experience and competence in becoming a band 6 practitioner. We welcome newly qualified band 5 mental health nurse, or a nurse with inpatient experience who would like to develop their expertise in a community mental health setting.
If you are passionate, self-motivated, and looking to be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Service Team in Evesham then we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.
- The successful candidate will work as a key member and resource of the MDT core team.
- You will hold a blended caseload of common mental health disorders and severe mental illness patients however your caseload will reflect your stage of clinical development, with opportunity to build on your skills and consider your specialist areas of interest.
- Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the county.
- Attending weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need.
- Support and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the services.
About us
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients
Work across all clinically appropriate patients, 17-years-old and over, to deliver evidence-based interventions.
Under the direction of Service Lead and as part of the Community Mental Health Service, provide prompt local assessment, triage, risk assessment, risk management, signposting, onward referral and evidence-based interventions for people presenting with mental health problems.
Provide a presence for consultation for all primary care and VCS staff.
Represent the team on specific projects and working groups as required.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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