Mental Health Specialist

2 months ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

This is a hybrid role that combines working on the Mental Health Crisis Line and the Bedford Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The Mental Health Crisis Line and Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team operate a 24/7 service, providing support to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a mental health crisis or require support to be discharged from acute wards.

Main Duties

The post holder will be responsible for assessing and updating risk on each contact, taking into account medical, social, and cultural factors. They will also be expected to demonstrate accurate formulations of mental state, risk, and need for individuals in a mental health crisis. The post holder will work collaboratively with the teams and organizations that come into contact with the service, maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and service at all times.

Working for Our Organisation

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We are looking for individuals who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organizations.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist
  • Hold a full UK driving license, as this post requires essential car use

Experience

  • Post-qualification experience in the field of adult and/or older adult mental health
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary mental health team
  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and ensuring that nursing practice is culturally sensitive
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Extensive and demonstrable experience of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs of care, particularly in an acute care or older adult community setting
  • Essential and demonstrable experience of writing concise and clear clinical reports
  • Experience of developing or contributing to the development of new services, preferably in mental health

Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to promote the rights, responsibilities, and recovery of adults and/or older adults with mental health problems
  • Demonstrate a full understanding of the key issues and priorities relating to the provision of liaison mental health services in an acute hospital for individuals aged 18 years and over
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of current legislation and policy pertaining to the provision of mental health services in all settings, including the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, NHS and Community Care Act 1990, and Human Rights Act 1998
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge, expertise, and practical experience of a full range of therapeutic nursing skills and approaches to individuals with mental health problems aged 18 years and above
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge, understanding, and practical experience of risk assessment and risk management
  • Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of child and adult protection issues
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and the provision of evidence-based care
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to implementing the Equal Opportunities policy
  • Demonstrate an understanding of research and audit


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