Community Mental Health Practitioner

3 weeks ago

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

Job summary

Hours Per Week.

Hello, my name is Judith Megson, I am the team manager for theolder adult community mental health team (CMHT) in Kirklees.

We are seeking to recruit someone who matches our valuesand who can support us to continue to provide high standards of assessment,treatment and care to our service users, to enable them to live well in theircommunity.

In return you will be supported and encouraged to developyour skills and knowledge so that you continue to develop and grow as aclinical practitioner.

There is a strong focus on staff well-being.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivatedqualified practitioner who can work in a flexible, innovative and creative way.The role will primarily be based in Huddersfield, however, as the team has 2geographical bases, you will be required to deliver a mental health serviceKirklees wide in line with clinical demand.

The teams core working hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.Flexible working options are available.

You will need to be a car driver and have the use of avehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties.

If this has piqued your interest,then give me a call.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

Main duties of the job

A key elementof the role will be care coordination, supporting colleagues, duty worker andprioritisation of workload in times of high clinical demand.

Undertakeassessments and review care plans of service users which promote engagement,stability, recovery and risk management.

Manage a variedcaseload covering functional and organic mental health presentations.

Workautonomously but contribute to the functioning of a multi-disciplinary team.

Work withservice users with both short-term interventions and severe and enduring mentalhealth needs to promote health and well-being.

Document caredelivery to a high standard in line with professional standards, local andnational guidance.

Recognisessituations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the serviceuser and initiates action that may be required.

Supportstudent education when allocated to the team and to contribute to thepreceptorship and education of newly qualified staff where appropriate.

Administrationof depot medication in the community.

Maintainprofessional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes ofpractice and continued professional development requirements.

All employees of the Trust are stronglyencouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hascontinuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to peoplewith mental health problems in the community.Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a

Managementof own caseload in line with procedures and risk management protocols.Provisionof leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions topeopleand carers

Supervision and support of other team members

Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Assessesneeds and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working within a mental health setting. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems. Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees. Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings. Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers. Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques. Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand. Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals practitioners within long term conditions, primary care. Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, NICE, CQC, CQUINs.

Desirable

Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

Training

Essential

Assessment and care planning skills. Risk assessment and risk management. Relevant post-registration qualifications and or training.

Qualifications

Essential

RMN Current NMC registration. Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration. Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring. Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Working knowledge of recent government legislation Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding. Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance. Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers. Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader. Knowledge of audit processes. Experience of carer services issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

Essential

Time management. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness, A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Professional attitude. Leadership skills.

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