Community Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Calderdale, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Band 5 JOB SUMMARY JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of aCore CMHT.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g.

CPA, MHA To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies. Professional Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.

Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.

To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M.

preparations.(if appropriate to qualification) Education Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity.

To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.

To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.

To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

Band 6 JOB SUMMARY Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community.

Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of aCore CMHT.

Key Result Areas:
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A.

procedures and risk management protocols. Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions topeople and carers. Supervision and support of other team members. Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Professional: 1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.

Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.

Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.

Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.

Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader Administrative: 1.

Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

  • Maintains accurate mileage records. 4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
  • Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only). 6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
  • Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives. 8. Keeps


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