Job Description
Job Summary
Location: United Kingdom
Position Type: Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship: UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Available
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health Service. This position offers an excellent opportunity for registered nurses looking to work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment. UK visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.
The successful applicant will manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs, providing assessments, risk management, and specialist interventions. You will also contribute to the development of the service while working closely with a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Management: Lead the management of a team caseload for clients with dementia and other complex mental health conditions, following Care Programme Approach (CPA) principles.
- Clinical Assessments: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop risk management plans to ensure patient safety.
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and contribute to patient care pathways.
- Specialist Interventions: Deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions to improve patient outcomes in individual and group settings.
- Service Development: Play an active role in the maintenance and development of the dementia service, contributing innovative ideas.
- Supervision: Provide mentorship and support to students and junior staff during practice placements.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Nurse: You must be a registered nurse with current registration in mental health, learning disabilities, or adult nursing, relevant to the role.
- Clinical Experience: Proven experience in managing patients with complex mental health issues in community settings.
- Risk Management: Experience conducting clinical risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies.
- Collaboration: Experience working consultatively across various statutory and non-statutory teams.
- Professional Development: Evidence of continuous professional development, including completion of a Mentorship Course or ENB equivalent.
Benefits:
- UK Visa Sponsorship: Available for qualified international applicants under the Tier 2/Skilled Worker visa program.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and development within the NHS framework.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a multi-disciplinary team with experienced professionals.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible shifts.
Next Steps:
If you are a passionate Mental Health Nurse looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the Dementia and Older Persons Service, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, please send your CV to Stella Sepenoo at stella.sepenoo@spft.nhs.uk. You can also visit the NHS Careers website for more information.