Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Bank, Band 6, CPN, Watford - SW1463
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Community Mental Health Nurse - Band 6
We are currently seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse at Band 6 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Watford for our Community Adult Mental Health Team. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Role Overview
The post holder is required to take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care, and the setting of standards of care and management for a defined caseload of people with complex mental health and/or social care needs. The Community Mental Health Nurse will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and will work collaboratively with internal and external partners and agents.
The post holder will carry out supervision, development, and teaching of junior staff and/or students as delegated, including mentorship and preceptorship roles.
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- Manage a patient caseload, identified and agreed in consultation with medical, nursing, and other professions in the service.
- Carry out specialist mental health care assessments.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and document specialist care.
- Provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their needs.
- Administer, carry, and store medication in accordance with relevant Trust policies.
- Ensure safe disposal of equipment used in the Community (e.g., syringes, needles) in accordance with Trust policies.
Requirements
- Valid NMC Registration.
- Some experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving.
About HPFT
HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability, and children’s and adolescent mental health problems. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported through a great development, wellbeing, and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful, and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: KAYLEIGH HAMMOND
- Job Title: Team Leader
- Email Address: kayleigh.hammond1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07971639506
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