Community Mental Health Nurse
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Older Persons Mental Health Team in Portsmouth are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic
practitioner to join our friendly team, who provide skilled assessments and treatment interventions
to the older adult.
To be a successful applicant you will need to be a registered nurse, preferably RMN, with
experience in the care of older adults with mental health problems. You must be enthusiastic in
working with older adults to provide compassionate care to patients and their families,
and have knowledge of organic and functional illness with a good understanding of physical health
and frailty.
You will be required to work within the wider MDT team, implementing and evaluating care,
managing your caseload, supervising HCSWs, junior staff and students within the team.
You will play an important role in our team, we aspire to provide excellent care to our patients and
strive to improve and develop our service in line with national and local guidance.
Main duties of the job
*To meet the needs of patients and their families to achieve improved health outcomes and promote health and wellbeing while demonstrating care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. Care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity and is patient/client centred, culturally sensitive and evidence-based and which promotes independence.
*Responsible for co-ordinating the work of the team, influencing clinical decisions and monitoring the quality of patient care provided through utilising and maintaining expert clinical knowledge relevant to own field of practice, underpinned by theory and expertise.
*Manage a caseload/named nurse.
*Supervise junior members of staff, students on placements.
*To develop and maintain a culture of service improvement which promotes quality and safety and striving to do better.
*This is in line with the requirements set out in the NMC code which require all registered nurses to: Prioritise people; Practice effectively; Preserve safety; Promote professionalism and trust.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Disclaimer
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Pay
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Closing date
08/12/2024 23:59