Job summary

We have an unique opportunity for a Community Mental Health Nurse to bring their expertise into the team, allowing professional development enhancing physical health skills, frailty and the impact this has on mental health.

• The Discharge to Assess Team supports people in Care homes/Nursing homes when increasing frailty affects their mental health. Following a Hospital Stay. The team helps prevent avoidable hospital admissions and reduces the need for secondary mental health services. We work within primary care and closely with Hertfordshire County Council provide early intervention, proactive support, and consistent care. This integrated approach ensures service users receive timely mental and physical health support, helping them stay safely in their preferred place of care working towards effective discharge if appropriate to meet there care needs.
• As a 'wrap around' service you will be linked in with various health and social care professionals to deliver a person centered approach to the service user.
• Candidates must be car driver and have a mode of transport(unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) as a high degree of travel is required. Work will be undertaken in office base, and in care homes around the county.
• We encourage potential applicants to avoid the support of AI as we would like transparency and integrity from candidates.
• we can only consider applicants who do not require visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Provide mental health assessment, risk assessment and care plans to service user refereed into the Discharge to Assess Team
• Liaison with various professionals, family, carers, care home staff.
• Documentation and information gathering.
• Being able to identify conditions effecting older people and ageing.
• Coordination and liaison of appointments with service user, MDT's, and care providers.
• Attend MDT's - identifying appropriate referrals.
• Robust communication skills.
• Liaison with secondary mental health services when required.
• Compassionate and sensitive engagement with service users and families/carers.

All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

Key Relationship

As the post holder will be working within the community most of the time, they will need to be establishing and maintaining positive relationships with people, agencies, charities and other providers whom also provide services to Older People in that community area. These relationships are vital and team members should bear in mind that they will be representing HPFTClose working relationships should be developed with other parts of HPFT notably Crisis teams and MHSOP's; as well as Hertfordshire County Council's Health and Community Services.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organization with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:Our Trust values are:Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-SS-101550-A

Job locations

Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL86JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibility

In addition to Job Responsibilities, the post holder will:

• Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate, and document specialist care.
• Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community if possible.
• Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified.
• Physical health checks.
• Attend and represent/feedback when required at MDTs.
• Review of clinical notes on patient records.
• Support discharge planning with referral to appropriate services or signposting.
• Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies
• Work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and good standards of mental health practice.
• Deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
• Service Development and Improvement
• To attend and actively participate in training sessions, team meetings and supervision as appropriate.
• To be actively involved in clinical audit and evaluation of physical health outcomes and the use of new digital technology for heal

Financial Responsibility

• Report any activity that may be fraudulent. Be responsible for the completion of own extra duty and expenses claims.

Service Development and Improvement

• Ensure that all policies applicable to the service are implemented.
• The propose ideas for, and if accepted, complete audits relevant to the improvement of the teams clinical practice.

Communications

• The post holder will have good level of competency to receive and give clinical information verbally and in writing from/ to those receiving care, their families/carers and professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate a good level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications.
• Ensure adherence to all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines.
• Will have the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in complex situations.
• Will have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the all agencies whom they encounter to the benefit of the client and the service.
• Health and Safety
• The post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom they come into contact in the course of their work as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any subsequent amendment or legislation.
• Infection Control
• All Trust staff will:
• Act as a role model and champion for the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust polices and guidelines.
• Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavors of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene.
• Value and recognize the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavors to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection.

Equality and Diversity

• Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and careers enjoy equality of access, provision, opportunity and outcomes.
• The Trust works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and recognize that this requires, not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress inequalities.
• Providing equality of opportunity means understanding and appreciating the diversity of our staff, service users & careers and ensuring a supportive environment free from harassment. As a result, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages its staff to challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all.

Confidentiality

Employees must maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business and have a responsibility to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018 and be aware of the Caldicott principles. If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose. You should disclose information only to authorized persons or organizations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training.

Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest

The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they act as a role model, by upholding the principle of a leading mental Trust. Staff should be informing their line manager if they are working for any other organization to ensure that this Trust complies with the Working Time Regulations.

Information and Records Management

• The post holder must be competent in using IT and have the relevant skills to carry out the activities required for the post.
• To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Department of Health Code of Confidentiality in line with Trust procedures.
• To adhere to the Trusts policies on records management including creation, use, storing and retention and disposal of records.
• Adhere to the Trusts Corporate Identity (using the standard templates available on the Trust intranet HIVE).
• Safeguarding Adults and Children
• The Trust is committed to ensuring adults and children are protected and come to no harm from abuse. All employees have a responsibility to be aware of national and local policies, their individual responsibilities with regards to the protection and safeguarding of both adults and children and must adhere to them at all times.

Organizational Change

As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within the Trust.

Flexible Working

The Trust believes that its staff members are its most valuable asset and is committed to attracting and retaining the very best, and utilizing all the talent and experience available. The Trust recognizes the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities, including parental and other caring responsibilities, life-long learning, charity work, leisure activities and other interests.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety at Work In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) and other relevant Health and Safety legislation, staff have a duty to take responsible care to avoid injury to themselves and others by their work activities, to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees and to co-operate in meeting statutory requirements

This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibility In addition to Job Responsibilities, the post holder will: Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate, and document specialist care. Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community if possible. Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified. Physical health checks. Attend and represent/feedback when required at MDTs. Review of clinical notes on patient records. Support discharge planning with referral to appropriate services or signposting. Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies Work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and good standards of mental health practice. Deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care. Service Development and Improvement To attend and actively participate in training sessions, team meetings and supervision as appropriate. To be actively involved in clinical audit and evaluation of physical health outcomes and the use of new digital technology for heal Financial Responsibility Report any activity that may be fraudulent. Be responsible for the completion of own extra duty and expenses claims. Service Development and Improvement Ensure that all policies applicable to the service are implemented. The propose ideas for, and if accepted, complete audits relevant to the improvement of the teams clinical practice. Communications The post holder will have good level of competency to receive and give clinical information verbally and in writing from/ to those receiving care, their families/carers and professional colleagues. Demonstrate a good level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications. Ensure adherence to all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines. Will have the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in complex situations. Will have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the all agencies whom they encounter to the benefit of the client and the service. Health and Safety The post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom they come into contact in the course of their work as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any subsequent amendment or legislation. Infection Control All Trust staff will: Act as a role model and champion for the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust polices and guidelines. Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavors of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene. Value and recognize the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavors to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection. Equality and Diversity Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and careers enjoy equality of access, provision, opportunity and outcomes. The Trust works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and recognize that this requires, not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress inequalities. Providing equality of opportunity means understanding and appreciating the diversity of our staff, service users & careers and ensuring a supportive environment free from harassment. As a result, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages its staff to challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all. Confidentiality Employees must maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business and have a responsibility to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018 and be aware of the Caldicott principles. If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose. You should disclose information only to authorized persons or organizations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training. Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they act as a role model, by upholding the principle of a leading mental Trust. Staff should be informing their line manager if they are working for any other organization to ensure that this Trust complies with the Working Time Regulations. Information and Records Management The post holder must be competent in using IT and have the relevant skills to carry out the activities required for the post. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Department of Health Code of Confidentiality in line with Trust procedures. To adhere to the Trusts policies on records management including creation, use, storing and retention and disposal of records. Adhere to the Trusts Corporate Identity (using the standard templates available on the Trust intranet HIVE). Safeguarding Adults and Children The Trust is committed to ensuring adults and children are protected and come to no harm from abuse. All employees have a responsibility to be aware of national and local policies, their individual responsibilities with regards to the protection and safeguarding of both adults and children and must adhere to them at all times. Organizational Change As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within the Trust. Flexible Working The Trust believes that its staff members are its most valuable asset and is committed to attracting and retaining the very best, and utilizing all the talent and experience available. The Trust recognizes the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities, including parental and other caring responsibilities, life-long learning, charity work, leisure activities and other interests. Health and Safety Health and Safety at Work In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) and other relevant Health and Safety legislation, staff have a duty to take responsible care to avoid injury to themselves and others by their work activities, to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees and to co-operate in meeting statutory requirements This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing).
• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Practice Assessor course completed.
• Good experience in older people's mental health, frailty and community.
• Physical health training

Desirable

• Pre or Post registration training/ short courses in mental health.
• Experience of working with clients with Delirium
• Tier 2 Dementia training.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act etc)
• Good knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations.
• Experience working in primary Care
• Ability to work Autonomously and independently
• Experiencing working within a community setting

Desirable

• Supervision skills
• Leadership skills
• Competent in the use of IT systems Paris and SystmOne.
• Familiarity of Rockward and FRAT

Communication Skills

Essential

• To be able to verbally communicate effectively with service users, carers and there family
• To demonstrate excellent Witten communication Cleary comminating all aspects of a service user care as well as effective communication with colleagues, carers and family
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. serf awareness and empathy in all aspects of communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines.

Desirable

• previous experience working in a Multi disciplinary team and presenting Cases at MDT's
• Familiar with ISBARD

Equality and Diveisity

Essential

• Have knowledge of HPFT Trust Values
• Demonstrate by example utilizing trust values within practice
• Ability to manage challenging situations demonstrating values based approcuh .

Desirable

• Completed training in conflict resolution
• Completed training in neurodivergence
• Completed training in equality and diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree, diploma or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing). Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Practice Assessor course completed. Good experience in older people's mental health, frailty and community. Physical health training Desirable Pre or Post registration training/ short courses in mental health. Experience of working with clients with Delirium Tier 2 Dementia training. Experience & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act etc) Good knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations. Experience working in primary Care Ability to work Autonomously and independently Experiencing working within a community setting Desirable Supervision skills Leadership skills Competent in the use of IT systems Paris and SystmOne. Familiarity of Rockward and FRAT Communication Skills Essential To be able to verbally communicate effectively with service users, carers and there family To demonstrate excellent Witten communication Cleary comminating all aspects of a service user care as well as effective communication with colleagues, carers and family Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. serf awareness and empathy in all aspects of communication. Demonstrate the ability to maintain all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines. Desirable previous experience working in a Multi disciplinary team and presenting Cases at MDT's Familiar with ISBARD Equality and Diveisity Essential Have knowledge of HPFT Trust Values Demonstrate by example utilizing trust values within practice Ability to manage challenging situations demonstrating values based approcuh . Desirable Completed training in conflict resolution Completed training in neurodivergence Completed training in equality and diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL86JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL86JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dacorum.

Our local Adult Community Mental Health Services are developing mini teams to enhanceour clinic provision for medicines administration and physical health support. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of nursing in a community setting, working closely with colleagues in a small supportive team,andmaking a real difference to the quality of services.

You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes - including business insurance - is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who work creatively, collaboratively and compassionately to deliver the very best standards of care
• have regular supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities
• provided with excellent learning and development opportunities for staff, as well as strengthening clinical research.

Newly registered Band 5 community nurses are supported in their transition from student to nurse through a 12 month preceptorship programme.

About us

We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice at Band 5 level, within Broadlands, NorfolkIf you are interested in working within our learning disability & forensic services in a temporary capacity we would like to hear from you. All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis.Requirements for various hours can be considered. If you are available in school holidays or term time only then we would also like to hear from you.HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within mental health or learning disability services. HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving

All applicants need to hold a valid NMC Statement of Entry and should have completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICTION FOR DETAILS OF THE SKILLS REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder, with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users. The post holder will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as anOutstanding 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 though 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.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

367-Bank-RN-Broadlands21

Job locations

Broadlands, Little Plumstead Hospital, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

Broadlands, Little Plumstead Hospital, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

Norfolk

NR13 5EW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care
• Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied
• Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service area
• Have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders
• Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with service area
• Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

Please see JD attached for further information

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Actively fulfil the role of Named Nurse for the individuals in the service area, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care Ensure that the statutory requirements of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied Have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the service area Have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Units, (SBUs) Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders Contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with service area Lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Please see JD attached for further information

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• Academic qualifications o RNMH/RNLD/RMN
• Membership of professional bodies o NMC
• Completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• IT skills, in particular MS word
• Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Physically fit and able to successfully complete a prevention and management of aggression training course, and annual refresher training
• Access to own transportation
• Able to travel to place of work

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Essential Academic qualifications o RNMH/RNLD/RMN Membership of professional bodies o NMC Completed Preceptorship and can evidence this. AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Essential IT skills, in particular MS word Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk PHYSICAL SKILLS Essential Physically fit and able to successfully complete a prevention and management of aggression training course, and annual refresher training Access to own transportation Able to travel to place of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadlands, Little Plumstead Hospital, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

Broadlands, Little Plumstead Hospital, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

Norfolk

NR13 5EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadlands, Little Plumstead Hospital, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

Broadlands, Little Plumstead Hospital, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW

Norfolk

NR13 5EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)