Community Mental Health Practitioner/duty Officer

2 weeks ago


Bury, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate high level of commitment, motivation and knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems. The role will require clinically effective assessment, care management skills and interventions in accordance with the Care Programme Approach and Care Act framework.

The post holder will be leading on the Duty role within the CMHT and coordinating with colleagues who support on the rota. They will deliver person centered, recovery focused interventions, short-term pieces of work and supporting people managing crisis. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting. You will be dedicated to delivery, both as part of a team and working independently, of a high-quality, innovative, recovery focused and person centered care which meets the needs of people who use our service and their carers.

**Please note**: The interview date is a proposed date. If applicants are invited for an interview the Trust can be flexible with the interview date.

The successful applicant will work in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding role supporting clients on a short-term basis when presenting in crisis or requiring support. Working alongside Care Coordinators and the other provisions of CMHT you will support colleagues in a variety of ways and functions.

Working with a variety of diagnosis, presentations and difficulties you will use experience and skills across a variety of settings.

With the Community Transformation the Duty Worker will work across the breadth of the community provision within the Community Mental Health Team.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

General Duties

To assess the health and social care needs of individuals referred to the service, holistically, under the agreed procedures.

To conduct specialist mental health assessments and Risk Assessments and devise appropriate care plans and risk management plans.

To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions appropriate to the service users assessed needs.

To provide direct assistance, including education and advice, emotional and psychological support to those referred to the team with the aim of promoting re-enablement and recovery.

To promote choice and service user involvement in care planning and risk management.

To ensure practice is in line with social inclusion and recovery models.

To support and work with colleagues, other MDT members and outside agencies collaboratively and in best interests of the service user.

To liaise with and provide written and verbal feedback to clients, carers and relevant professionals (e.g. GP’s), giving due regard to consent, confidentiality and Information Governance guidelines.

To ensure all carers are offered Carer Assessments.

To act as an Appropriate Adult under the Police of Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

To report and investigate concerns identified under Safeguarding Adults procedures.

To complete social circumstances reports for Mental Health Act Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

To observe the legal requirements of the current Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and other relevant legislative frameworks.

To maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records on all service user contact, in accordance with current Trust documentation standards, and with due regard to confidentiality and Information Governance guidelines.

To complete all necessary inputting, training and documentation related to electronic record systems and the clustering of service users.

Financial Management

To use / manage resources within the service efficiently and effectively and to achieve the highest quality service possible within resources available.

To maintain a diary of appointments, expense claims and all activities undertaken and make records/statistical returns available for audit.

Professional

To ensure nursing practice is delivered in accordance with the professional Code of Conduct and Fitness to Practice Guidance.

To maintain Professional Registration with the appropriate regulatory body

To maintain a professional portfolio in accordance regulatory body registration requirements.

To provide advice and professional expertise to other members of the team, service and partner agencies.

Quality Assurance

In collaboration with the Service Manager/Team manager develop, implement and monitor Clinical Governance and Risk Management Initiatives within the team.



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