Job summary
- Main area
- RMN
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: can be worked over 4 or 5 days
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-DCGM-074-A
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road Site
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The Mental Health Services for Older People offer inpatient, community and day services to people usually over the age of 65, who present with a range of mental health difficulties.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse to join the Central Community Mental Health Team, working alongside the registered members of staff in providing the best possible care. The post holder will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and be able to demonstrate considerable previous experience of working in care of older people either in the community or inpatient setting.
The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, clinical supervision, development planning and career planning.
Due to the nature of this post provisionally selected applicants will be asked to apply for a disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Joanne Sloan, Team Manager, Tel: 03000 212031
Main duties of the job
- To promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care in a community setting.
- To screen referrals for the team as allocated by the Team Leader through the Single Point of Access Protocol and cover duty days.
- Perform initial Mental Health Assessments.
- To maintain close working relationships with referring agencies.
- To deputise for the Team Leader when required
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
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
- Joanne Sloan
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 212 031
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