Mental Health Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Wisbech, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for people who have a relevant NMC or HCPC registration and:
Relevant pre-registration experience of working in mental health environments, however this is not essential.

Previous experience and skills which can transfer into this role - good communication, organisational skills and timekeeping amongst others.

People who are passionate about working with older people in the community experiencing mental health challenges.

**The role involves (but is not limited to)**:
Providing support interventions for people with significant mental health conditions.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team with colleagues in the Mental health and Neighbourhood Teams.

Monitoring and reviewing the use of prescribed medications.

If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you

If you are looking for a new challenge and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with mental health needs then we want to hear from you.
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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To provide an ongoing assessment of the care needs, plan care in collaboration with the service user, their carers (where appropriate) and MDT colleagues. Delivery care in a safe and effective manner and ensure that needs are reviewed on a timely basis commensurate with service user needs.

Supporting service user medication concordance in association with MDT colleagues. This will be achieved by demonstrating a working knowledge of medications and policies commonly used in older people’s mental health services including relevant NICE guidance e.g., anti-psychotic prescribing in dementia care

To actively engage in partnership working in respect of the patient, carers and service development

Contribute to the assessment, treatment, evaluation, and effectiveness of treatment / care offered and review plan with multi -professional team / team manager.

Liaise effectively with other members of the service team, primary health care teams, residential/nursing homes, adult social care and other organisations contingent upon the client.

Employ specific skills to help resolve/manage problems in older persons mental health e.g. anxiety management strategies, behavioural management strategies in dementia, family support skills etc.

Be familiar with and observe statutory and local policies in the prescribing, custody and administration of medications in line with the Trust’s medicine management policies and procedures.

Maintain a high standard of written reports, records of visits/interventions, care plans recording the progress of clients in line with standards for records and record keeping

**Participate in**:
a. Clinical case management and supervision groups.
b. Lead as appropriate, clinical meetings/reviews.
c. Administrative/management meetings as required.

To be familiar with up-to-date knowledge of current trends, pertinent research findings within this specialised area of practice. To keep up to date with nursing practices ensuring that PREP requirements are met.

To engage in clinical supervision and mentorship to enhance professional development

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