Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Contribute to managing a team caseload of clients with complex needs within the Dementia and Older Adults Mental Health Service, applying CPA (Care Programme Approach) principles and evidence-based, person-centred care to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
• Support and manage the team caseload and actively participate in relevant multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Provide regular cover and support for the duty rota.
• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions as part of a multidisciplinary approach, with specific responsibility for designated care pathways.
• Conduct risk screening, comprehensive risk assessments, and develop risk management plans.
• Facilitate and contribute to evidence-based assessments and both individual and group interventions.
• Play an active role in maintaining and developing the service.
• Supervise and support students on practice placements and junior staff as appropriate.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Post-qualification experience working within the relevant care group.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex health needs in the designated care area.
• Proven ability to deliver a variety of clinical interventions to individuals with diverse health problems.
• Experience working consultatively with professionals from different backgrounds.
• Skilled in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.
• Experience of effective partnership working across statutory and non-statutory organisations and teams.
• Familiarity with the CPA process and understanding of clinical governance principles.
• Previous experience working in community settings.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration (Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, or Adult Nursing), as relevant to the role.
• Completion of a Mentorship Course or equivalent ENB qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Appointment will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications are welcome from candidates who require current Tier 2/Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. These applications will be assessed alongside all other candidates.
For more details, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Tier 2/Skilled Worker applicants applying for UK entry clearance must provide a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more over the past 10 years. Adult dependants (aged 18 or over) must also comply with this requirement. Guidance is available here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
For more information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer:
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust