Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-DCGM-0275
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road Site
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Mental Health Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An opportunity for a temporary post/ secondment to the Well-being team has arisen. The Community Wellbeing Team (SMI Health Checks) provide a health and social care service for people experiencing/recovering from severe and enduring mental health problems.
The post holder will undertake an annual Physical Health Check as detailed in the QOF guidance for people with a severe mental illness (SMI). They will support people to develop and achieve the outcomes of their Health Action plan.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake an annual Physical Health Check as detailed in the QOF guidance for people with a severe mental illness (SMI) and ensure all interventions are recorded in the Trust Electronic Patient Record (EPR)
- To support people to develop and achieve the outcomes of their Health Action plan, working with other agencies to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
- To be accountable for delivering appropriate and effective evidence-based care to meet the needs of the individual.
- To apply motivational interviewing techniques when care planning health interventions.
- To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to facilitate and promote rehabilitation and recovery, helping patients to achieve and maintain their optimum level of mental health functioning and quality of life in the community.
- Provide clinical guidance and support for all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre-qualification experience plus additional training/short courses
Desirable criteria
- Continuing post qualification Mental health training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health
- Management of complex needs
Desirable criteria
- Work in multi-disciplinary setting.
- Mental Health experience of Care coordination.
- Experience of working with mental health illnesses
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation
Desirable criteria
- Experience in delivering psycho-social interventions.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Assessment and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Range of intervention skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Evidence of co-ordinating /planning interagency approaches to mental health care.
- Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings
- High standards of literacy and IT skills.
- Good team worker.
- Ability to work with a wide range of other professionals on an equal footing.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Resourceful.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Highly motivated, conscientious, reliable.
- Good time management.
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Undertaking physical health observations and checks
- Competent in Venepuncture
- Competent in ECG recording
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Barbara Taylor
- Job title
- Service manager- specialist services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07917708025
List jobs with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors