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Job description

To provide a high quality Mental Health Service for the Trust’s Adult (Under 65) population through effective team and interagency working across all areas to include recovery Services, Crisis Services, Primary Care Liaison Services and Addiction Services.

Responsibilities

• To function as independent practitioner while contributing to the work of the multi-disciplinary mental health team.
• To complete comprehensive psycho-social assessments on an ongoing basis and for all new referrals/transfers into Mental Health Services.
• To participate as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team in referral discussion meetings as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 1 Registered Mental Health Nurse on the live NMC Register.
• 2 years' post registration experience in mental health nursing in a formal setting.

Desirable Skills

• 6 months or more experience of working within an Adult Mental Health acute in-patient/crisis facility.
• Holder of a post-graduate diploma or equivalent qualification in Mental Health Nursing Specialism such as CPN, PSI, CBT, Addictions Studies.

Further Information

Location: Community Old Bridge House For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.