Mental Health Specialist

2 weeks ago


Dudley, Dudley, United Kingdom Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Specialist

The Mental Health Specialist will work within the Enhanced Community Mental Health Team, providing specialist care to individuals with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering interventions to promote mental well-being and independence.

Main Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments as required, ensuring accurate and timely identification of individual needs.
  • Take the specialist lead role in the clinical management of individuals with dementia and complex mental health needs, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues.
  • Develop and implement effective interventions and treatments to address complex issues and serious illness, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.
  • Administer and monitor medication to facilitate compliance and adherence to treatment, maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns or issues.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to assess, develop, and maintain high standards of care for individuals with mental and physical health complexities, ensuring person-centered approaches and best practices.
About Our Organization

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to individuals and their families. Our team of dedicated professionals work together to achieve exceptional outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Key Requirements
  • Education:
    • Registered Mental Health Nurse
    • Post-Registration development
    • Continued Professional development
  • Skills:
    • Contemporaneous record keeping
    • Computing skills
    • Knowledge of community care
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Team work experience
    • Time management
    • Networking skills
    • BAME knowledge
    • Person-centred care
  • Desirable:
    • Secondary and primary care experience in mental health
    • Knowledge of Mental Health Act
    • Knowledge of NSF for mental health
Essential Qualities
  • Maximise independence
  • Demonstrate choice and client involvement
  • Anti-oppressive behaviours


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