Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Community)NHS

Job summary

East Durham Community Mental Health Team are looking for a band 6 Senior Registered Nurse to come and join our team. This is an exciting time to join the community team with the recent community transformation.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will provide assessment and delivery of evidenced based interventions and treatment for adults who have a mental health problem, along with recovery focused evidence based intervention .

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with excellent support from senior members and leadership.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders

You will meet the health needs of the patients with our team.

In addition to this, the postholder will work closely with patients, carers and families to co-produce care. In return you will have access to fantastic training and development opportunities. Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership and management skills, that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.