Job summary

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This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate nurse to join a team that provides health care to the homeless population of Chesterfield and Northeast Derbyshire and to act as an advocate, liaising with both statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure best outcomes for the service user.

You will be working at Pathways of Chesterfield which is a service for the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness. Your patients may be vulnerable people with complex health and social care needs such as drug and alcohol dependency and mental health problems.

We are looking for a non-judgmental, skilled and dynamic nurse with a commitment to providing high standards of care for this vulnerable group. You will need to have excellent communication skills, an excellent problem solver and have the ability to work as a lone nurse. The hours will be spread over 3 days including Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

If you require further information please contact Joanne Green/Lisa Rowbottom – Service Manager at Chesterfield Central Adult Neighbourhood on 0300 123 3372

Main duties of the job

  • To manage a clinical caseload delegating and referring to nursing and GP colleagues, and making referrals to external services; as appropriate
  • To act as the patient’s advocate and, by providing information and support, facilitate the patient’s own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care; as appropriate
  • To adopt a proactive, flexible and opportunistic approach in order to promote continuity of care
  • To undertake and monitor nursing care, using valid evidence-based practice that maintains or improves the health and well-being of the target population, referring as necessary to other services in accordance with established protocols
  • To undertake a comprehensive range of clinical activities and have key delegated responsibilities for defined areas of care
  • Autonomously assess and treat patients presenting at the clinics and/or referring on as
  • Where appropriate responsible for gaining valid informed consent for relevant assessment and associated intervention processes.

About us

Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’.

CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

  • Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
  • Health service discounts and online benefits
  • Incremental pay progression
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
  • Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities
  • Structured learning and development opportunities

Date posted

07 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

383-ACC-5866-22-A

Job locations

Pathways

120 Saltergate

Chesterfield

S40 1NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Currently we are undergoing a transformational change in how we deliver mental health services to people living in Derbyshire. In February 2020, NHS England published a new Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF), which is a 3 year NHS programme aiming to improve care for people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). In Derbyshire this new way to offer holistic health and wellbeing support in the community will be called Living Well Derbyshire. This model will offer easily accessible support from a range of organisations in one place – social care, housing support, physical health support – all of which can have an impact on a persons mental health and wellbeing. The new way of working will aim to reduce barriers to service and by working better together we can aid in recovery and long term wellbeing for the future. A wide range of professionals dealing with a wide range of issues to reduce unnecessary referrals and handover but with one point of contact and with an easy way back into services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Currently we are undergoing a transformational change in how we deliver mental health services to people living in Derbyshire. In February 2020, NHS England published a new Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF), which is a 3 year NHS programme aiming to improve care for people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). In Derbyshire this new way to offer holistic health and wellbeing support in the community will be called Living Well Derbyshire. This model will offer easily accessible support from a range of organisations in one place – social care, housing support, physical health support – all of which can have an impact on a persons mental health and wellbeing. The new way of working will aim to reduce barriers to service and by working better together we can aid in recovery and long term wellbeing for the future. A wide range of professionals dealing with a wide range of issues to reduce unnecessary referrals and handover but with one point of contact and with an easy way back into services.

Person Specification

Registered Nurse RMN

Essential

  • RMN

Desirable

  • Mentorship training
  • Evidence of on going professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Must have experience of working within a multi disciplinary team setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a community team

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to establish rapport quickly with clients
  • Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately

Desirable

  • Experience of mentorship

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs and who may be experiencing a crisis in their mental health.
  • Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate.
  • Knowledge of current policy documents and their impact on the primary care services agenda
  • Knowledge of the particular issues that characterise the provision of health services to the homeless population
  • Knowledge of local health priorities
Person Specification

Registered Nurse RMN

Essential

  • RMN

Desirable

  • Mentorship training
  • Evidence of on going professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Must have experience of working within a multi disciplinary team setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a community team

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to establish rapport quickly with clients
  • Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately

Desirable

  • Experience of mentorship

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs and who may be experiencing a crisis in their mental health.
  • Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate.
  • Knowledge of current policy documents and their impact on the primary care services agenda
  • Knowledge of the particular issues that characterise the provision of health services to the homeless population
  • Knowledge of local health priorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).