Overview
As a Mental Health Nurse in our front door access to mental health team, you will play a pivotal role in assessing the mental health needs of people referred to mental health services. You will be providing timely and effective support. Using your expertise, you will evaluate needs, risks, and the urgency of response through telephone and face to face consultations. By delivering safe and comprehensive services, you will help individuals navigate their mental health challenges and embark on their recovery journey.
Band 6 Mental Health Clinician
The Band 6 Mental Health Clinician has a crucial role in processing, assessing and determining the mental health and social care needs of a person referred to determine their ongoing needs and facilitation of service provision. In addition the role will require excellent risk assessment and management skills in relation to and positive risk taking and decision making to enable safe and effective responses for an identified client group, largely by telephone/assessment.
Responsibilities
You will participate in the delivery of the agreed aims and objectives of the service and identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. They will assist in the delivery of a high standard of Mental Health care to service users referred to the service. They will implement agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care. They will participate in the education and management of junior staff.
Why Join Us
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Mental Health Nurse.
Our Trust
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
Career Development
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
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