Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional and Legal Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and the NMC Code of Conduct, acting as a professional role model at all times.

• Adhere to Trust policies, lone working procedures, and safeguarding responsibilities.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure documentation complies with Caldicott principles and Trust standards.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, formulation, nurse diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for older people with mental health problems in community settings.

• Deliver care autonomously within a multi-disciplinary framework, including the ability to lone work safely.

• Act as Key Worker/Care Coordinator/Lead Professional under the Care Programme Approach, including completion of Single Assessments.

• Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred care plans based on assessed need.

• Refer to appropriate professional services when required to ensure holistic care delivery.

• Attend and prepare reports for MDT meetings and participate in allocation meetings to determine suitability for specialist services.

• Participate in the Team Duty Rota system.

Medication Management

• Ensure safe storage, administration, and recording of medicines within clinical and community settings.

• Administer intramuscular depot injections in line with Trust and national guidance.

• Support the safe delivery and monitoring of oral medications within service users’ homes.

Caseload and Supervision

• Hold continuous responsibility for the management of a defined caseload.

• Provide and receive clinical and management supervision in accordance with Band 6 expectations.

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff, students, and other professionals in delivering care to individuals and groups.

Primary Care and Partnership Working

• Support Primary Care practitioners through assessment, treatment recommendations, and liaison via formal and informal meetings.

• Act as specialist advisor to Primary Care services, including integrated care teams such as Surrey Heath ICT.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Social Services, voluntary agencies, nursing homes, and other statutory services.

• Support care and nursing homes in managing residents with mental health needs.

Governance, Risk and Quality

• Ensure timely reporting of incidents, complaints, and risks in accordance with Trust procedures.

• Inform the Line Manager/Team Leader of any incidents affecting service delivery.

• Cooperate fully with investigations and contribute to learning from incidents.

• Maintain up-to-date, high-quality records using the Trust clinical record system and other IT systems.

Education, Training and Development

• Develop and maintain a personal learning plan in agreement with supervisor to ensure continued professional development.

• Deliver education and training to junior staff, student nurses, and other professionals regarding community mental health nursing competencies.

• Act as a health advisor and educator across primary and secondary care settings, promoting positive approaches to physical and mental health for service users, carers, and professionals.