Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse)

Job title:

Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse)

Company

NHS

Job description

Exciting opportunity to become a clinical team leader on Russell Clinic ,an established rehabilitation inpatient unit within the heart of Exeter.Come and join our dynamic team, lots of opportunities for progression and further training. A chance to get to know the wider mental health services within Exeter and be part of an ever changing service.You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you’ll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.Main duties of the job

• To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audit.
• To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.
• To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.

About usAbout Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people’s recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience – we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.Date posted10 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9369-25-0197Job locationsWonford HouseDryden RoadExeterDevonEX2 5AFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered mental health or learning disability nurse

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute/rehab inpatient setting
• Experience working within an MDT
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
• Experience of managing staff
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
• Successful Completion of Preceptorship Programme.
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Previous Leadership or Management training
• Experience of completing audit work

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
• CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
• Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
• Effectively manage admission/discharges
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
• Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
• Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Desirable

• knowledge of rehabilitation services
• mentorship training
• management and leadership training

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered mental health or learning disability nurse

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute/rehab inpatient setting
• Experience working within an MDT
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
• Experience of managing staff
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
• Successful Completion of Preceptorship Programme.
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Previous Leadership or Management training
• Experience of completing audit work

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
• CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
• Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
• Effectively manage admission/discharges
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
• Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
• Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Desirable

• knowledge of rehabilitation services
• mentorship training
• management and leadership training

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:32:22 GMT

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