Mental Health/learning Disability Practitioner

6 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health needs within a community setting. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Forensic Community Team and wider Forensic pathway. Key Result Areas: Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Forensic Community Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE 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. 2. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. 3.

Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. 4. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action. 5.

Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness. 6. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required. 7.

Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community. 8. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 9.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. 10. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements. 11.

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. 3. Maintains accurate mileage records. 4.

Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time. 5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only). 6.

Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy. 7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives. 8.

Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.



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