Band 6 Mental health nurse, mental health social worker

24 hour service 07.30 - 19.30
09.00 - 21.00 Over 7 days
37.5 hour per week

The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. The successful applicant will have the ability to work as part of a Team and in partnership with local services.

Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification (e.g. RMN/Dip SW/OT)

In-depth knowledge of mental health problems
In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems
Detailed knowledge of the impact of risk and protective factors that affect people with mental health problems
Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues
In-depth knowledge of diversity and anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
Knowledge of current mental health legislation/policy

Experience of post qualification clinical work with service users experiencing a range of mental health problems
Experience of delivering evidence based interventions in a time-limited framework
Evidence of assessment across a broad range of mental health problems
Evidence of continuing professional development