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SalaryRole: Registered Mental Health Nurse REF (phone number removed)
Contract Length: Until May 2025 (20 hours per week)
Location: Cwmbran
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £27.16 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Registered Mental Health Nurse for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
To support the Senior Occupational Health Advisor, to develop and provide Mental Health services to the Force relating to the prevention, maintenance and improvement of mental, health and wellbeing
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
- Must be a registered Mental Health Nurse (RN3/RNMH) on part 1 of the NMC Register, with a valid PIN
- Should hold a UK recognised qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy and be able to provide CBT or equivalent Psychological intervention.
- Must have previous experience of working in a Mental Health setting for at least 2 years.
- Must be able to demonstrate previous experience of managing a case load with a broad spectrum of aetiology including Trauma.
- Must be able to demonstrate continuous professional development and working towards revalidation
- Must have completed a suicide prevention course
- Must be a TRiM practitioner or be prepared to attend a course to become a Practitioner.
- Must have the ability and experience in providing psychological support to individuals dealing with difficult emotional or traumatic situations.
- Must uphold professional standards, acting as a role model and be able to demonstrate self-care strategies, promoting these techniques to the wider team and Force.
- Must be confident to lead ‘group sessions’ on a variety of Mental Health subjects.
- Deliver training or presentations and undertake presentation training if required.
- Must be IT literate and proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, excel and PowerPoint and be prepared to undertake training in other IT applications as required.
- Desirable to be vaccination trained or be prepared to undertake training in order to support the OH provision if required
- Desirable to be able to undertake medical assessments such as; hearing/lung function assessments, BMI/body stats, (supported by the OHA’s) or be prepared to undertake training as required.
- Must have a sound knowledge of Mental Health Legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 (updated by the 2007 Act), Equality Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Medical Records Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR,
- Where appropriate, the post holder will be expected to implement specialist therapeutic intervention, (cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) or equivalent) in line with National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines
- Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence others positively, resolve conflict and deal with sensitive issues and manage conflict.
- Be able to work independently in a timely and organised manner, however, acknowledge when to signpost clients to other specialist services or escalate concerns to the Senior OHA, FMA, GP or other Health Care Practitioner for advice guidance and support where required.
- To identify any service ‘gaps’, or underperformance with service provision and discuss improvement proposals with the Senior OHA.
- To identify any learning needs and discuss training requirements with the Senior OHA or OH&W Manager immediately.
- To deliver advice and guidance on complex issues to the point of resolution.
- To be able to work flexibly from a variety of locations, such as the Occupational Health Unit, Police Stations, Training facilities and also home working.
- A positive 'can-do' attitude and flexible approach is essential
- Positive engagement with the Occupational Health and Well-being Team to promote services and provide peer support.
- Level 1 Welsh essential (training will be given). Welsh language skills Level 2 and above are desirable.
If you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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