Job summary
- Main area
- Intermediate Care Services Mental Health Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday weekly)
- Job ref
- 407-COMMUNITY-6342503
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Intermediate Care Services
- Town
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 18/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Mental Health Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Intermediate Care Services Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified mental health Nurse to join the Intermediate Care Services (ICS) team at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
The post holder will form part of a multi-agency team supporting the hospital to achieve safe, timely and effective discharges from the ward areas and from the ICS pathway.
The post holder will be expected to work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide senior mental health nurse advice and expertise in relation to complex discharge planning. They will be responsible for completing comprehensive, holistic assessments and care plans to facilitate safe and timely discharge. The post holder will also support junior members of the team to promote quality and embed the ethos of the ICS.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to complete patient visits in the community post discharge in both patient's homes, Nursing and residential placements to plan for long term care and support.
The successful candidate will require baseline knowledge of Continuing Healthcare national framework as assessing for eligibility of such funding is a main requisite of the role.
The Successful candidate will monitor the patient's that require one to one care on discharge to a 24 hour care setting.
The Successful candidate shall also monitor patient's that have delirium on discharge to a 24 hour care setting.
Applicants should have previous post registration experience preferably on an acute ward and have experience and knowledge in discharging complex patients and CHC funding and pathways.
A knowledge of social services is also desirable to the post. Applicants must hold a registered mental health Nurse qualification. Candidates must be able to travel in the borough and surrounding areas and have access to a car for this purpose.
If you would like any further information please contact Donna Brighton on 01922 721172 ext 6439.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 284,100 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department has now been completed enhancing the care that Walsall resident's have.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce.
Care - Colleagues - Collaboration - Communities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
*Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to holistically assess patients of a defined client group, instigating therapeutic treatments, including extended and supplementary prescribing, based on best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes.
To be responsible for initial and re-assessments for patients referred into the service.
Support allocated G.P on weekly visits to nursing homes when appropriate to role .
Attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings to assist in discharge planning and arrange provision of ongoing care, to assist patients efficiently through their pathway.
Organise and manage caseload demonstrating the ability to prioritise, on a daily basis.
The post holder will be required to assess for Continuing Health Care (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC).
Ensure plans of care reflect evidence based holistic and individual approach to care.
Lead on planning discharge programmes with other agencies and encourage multidisciplinary working within teams.
Assume responsibility for continuous professional development and personal knowledge including the maintenance of a professional portfolio and clinical competency.
Promote the Trust’s clinical governance framework including participation in clinical supervision
Person specification
face to face Questions
Essential criteria
- Qualifications Essential criteria Maximum score 3 Registered Mental Health Nurse Education to diploma level and able to demonstrate significant evidence of post registration experience at Band 5 Evidence of personal and professional development Desirable criteria Maximum score 1 • V300 non-medical prescriber or working towards
Desirable criteria
- Desirable criteria Maximum score 1 Basic working or in depth knowledge of NHS polices affecting intermediate care services
face to face questions
Essential criteria
- Essential criteria Maximum score 2 Multi-disciplinary working Post registration practice within a secondary care setting – Demonstrate significant or Extensive
Desirable criteria
- Maximum score 2 Basic or working or in depth knowledge of legislation related to primary care services Basic or working or in depth knowledge of clinical governance.
face to face questions
Essential criteria
- Multi-disciplinary working Post registration practice within a secondary care setting – Demonstrate significant or Extensive
Desirable criteria
- • V300 non-medical prescriber or working towards
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Donna Brighton
- Job title
- ICS Operations Manager - Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922656439
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