Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Be a key member of an innovative service development within a Home Treatment Service with a focus on the care of Older Adult Patients. To be a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning, treatment and support of people with serious and enduring mental health problems and people in crisis to promote health, independence and recovery.

The clinical focus in this role will be on Older Adult patients, though it is likely that mutually beneficial cross-working relationships with working-age colleagues will be developed in this role. The post-holder will also be able to contribute to the development of new models of interfacing with partner services involved in the care of Older Adult patients.

Applications from student nurses who are waiting for the PIN will also consider.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a motivated, committed crisis response and home treatment practitioners for the East Surrey Home Treatment Service.The post is for full time however part time option also available.

This opportunity is open to Band 5 registered mental health nurses with older adult experience. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who can also work effectively as team player. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will be committed to the delivery of a high-quality service, working both independently and as part of a well-established, innovative and crisis response and home treatment team in meeting the needs of service users and their carers.

Qualified nurses (RN) are currently benefiting from Retention Allowance. It is a 10% pay uplift on the top of HCAS Fringe payment. This Premium is subject to a minimum total payment of £4,108 and a maximum total payment of £5,177 p.a. This will be paid on a monthly basis and pro-rata to hours worked.

The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role.

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full-time, Part-time

Salary

£28,407 to £34,580 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS

Closing date

22/02/2023