Mental Health Nurse - Occupational Health
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Gateshead, NE11 0PJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9340-MHNOH-11-25 |
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Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Staff Wellbeing Support Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based mental health assessments for staff presenting with psychological concerns. Provide clear, clinically informed advice on fitness for work, return-to-work planning, and reasonable adjustments. Undertake risk assessments for individuals affected by stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. Provide brief interventions, psychoeducation, and emotional support within scope of practice. Conduct confidential one-to-one wellbeing check-ins focused on early identification of stress, trauma exposure, and emerging mental health concerns. Co-produce personalised Mental Health Support Plans outlining triggers, coping strategies, and support preferences. Support staff during return-to-work processes following mental health-related absence. 2. Peer Support and Group Interventions Facilitate or co-facilitate departmental peer support groups and reflective practice sessions. Promote wellbeing initiatives and creative engagement approaches to support staff connection and psychological health. 3. Case Management and Absence Support Collaborate with Occupational Health and managers to support staff with recurrent or long-term absence. Maintain accurate, confidential records of support provided, in line with GDPR and NHS policy. 4. Collaborative Working Build effective relationships with managers, HR, and staff-side representatives to coordinate appropriate support for staff. Liaise with external providers when specialist or therapeutic input is required, ensuring timely and cost-effective referrals. 5. Education and Promotion Contribute to staff training and awareness sessions on wellbeing, stress management, and early help-seeking. Promote mental health resources and internal wellbeing services across the organisation. 6. Governance and Professional Standards Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times. Engage in regular clinical supervision and continuous professional development. Keep up to date with best practice in workplace mental health and occupational health support. Knowledge, Training and Experience Required Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration. Experience providing mental health support in a healthcare or workplace setting. Understanding of common mental health conditions, workplace stress, and effective coping strategies. Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to workplace wellbeing. Ability to work autonomously, manage a caseload, and make sound clinical judgments within scope of practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels. Experience of record-keeping and report writing in line with professional standards. Competence in basic IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, electronic health records). Desirable: Training in psychoeducation-based interventions or wellbeing-focused approaches. Experience within occupational health, absence management, or NHS ambulance services. Experience delivering training, workshops, or group wellbeing sessions. Knowledge of NHS Workforce Plan priorities and CQC wellbeing standards. Effort and Working Conditions Regular use of computer systems for record-keeping and communication. Frequent periods of concentration for assessments, report writing, and data analysis. Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional situations when supporting staff experiencing psychological distress or trauma. Travel required across NEAS sites; flexibility in working hours may occasionally be necessary to meet service needs.