NHS Registered Mental Health Nurse RMN - Integrated Liaison Team

Job Title: Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Integrated Liaison Team
Location: Isle of Wight, primarily community-based with some office & outpatient clinic involvement
Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time position, including some shift work & occasional lone working
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a dedicated Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join a dynamic team providing frontline support and treatment services. This role involves working closely with individuals experiencing acute crisis to deliver comprehensive assessments and care interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals referred to the service, ensuring thorough evaluation of their needs and risks.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individuals requiring acute and intensive support, in collaboration with service users and relevant agencies.
• Facilitate smooth transitions for service users exiting the program, coordinating with other services/agencies to ensure continued support.
• Actively contribute to service development and professional practice enhancement initiatives.
• Uphold equality and confidentiality standards in all interactions and behaviours.
• Maintain clear and effective communication channels with service users, families, and other involved parties.

Essential Duties:

• Efficiently gather and process complex information from various sources to facilitate timely referrals and interventions.
• Coordinate workload effectively, ensuring safe and timely responses to all referrals.
• Provide a range of services across different settings, prioritising alternatives to hospital admission when appropriate.
• Conduct timely and thorough assessments of individuals' health and social needs, adhering to evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective services that address holistic health and social care needs.
• Demonstrate innovative practice and contribute to service and policy development initiatives.
• Adhere to budget management principles and participate in resource allocation decisions.
• Provide supervision and appraisals for non-professionally qualified staff as required.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Actively engage in research, review, and audit activities to enhance service quality and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with Mental Health expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, crisis management, and intervention strategies.
• Ability to engage therapeutically with individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks and best practices in social and health care.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and negotiation skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals experiencing mental health crises. If you possess the required skills and are passionate about delivering high-quality care, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.