Community Mental Health Practitioner/duty Officer

2 weeks ago

Bury, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time

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.

GPs), 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. Report accidents, untoward incidents and complaints, according to the Trust Policy and participate in resulting investigations and action plans. To ensure the working environment is safe and that equipment and furnishings are maintained in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.

To ensure practice is none discriminatory Developmental To actively participate in team meetings and contribute to team and service function and development. In consultation with your manager to participate in professional and other training to meet the Specific objectives as identified in your Individual Performance and Development Review and as the service requires. To maintain own professional standards of practice by maintaining skills, knowledge and competence. To participate in clinical supervision as required and directed by Trust policy.

To be a mentor and assessor of allocated students placed in the team. To undertake mentorship training as directed by team manager. This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time.

The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. General Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.

Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities. The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customer

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