Community Practitioner

Job summary

Full Time - Hours Per Week

The team provides intensive support for service users over the age of 65who experience a functional and / or organic mental health diagnosis.

We have a vacancy for a band 5 with potential to develop to a band 6. Wewould welcome applications from either Registered Nurses, OccupationalTherapists or Social Workers.

The service operates across 7 days a week between the hours of amand

If you are enthusiastic flexible and creative and have an interest orexperience of older people with mental health conditions and enjoy providingholistic support. where every day is different, this may be the opportunity foryou.

We are a dedicated and compassionate team who encourage and support eachother to learn, develop and grow.

Being a car driver is essential as the team covers a large geographicalarea.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants areusing AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over relianceon AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and wewill conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates toprogress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate willwork in the remit of a band 5 community practitioner IHBTT job description. There will be opportunity for you to developyour skills within the crisis / IHBTT model and work towards a band 6 post.

You will complete home visitsto carry out treatment and support and becompetent in positive risk taking and making decisions quickly and safely.

Youwill be responsible for reviewing support and updating documentation.

You will work alongside band 6practitioners supporting them to carry out crisis and gatekeeping assessments.

Be enthusiastic about this service user group andmotivated to support change and transition needs of individuals.

Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomouslyand collaboratively with other agencies to make clinical judgements promotingjoint decision making about care delivery to individuals with complexpresentations.

Be thoughtful proactive and resilient in the way youengage with a multidisciplinary team.

Have strong and effective engagement skills withservice users, family, friends and carers.

You will be receptive to learning and developingyour skills in this area, taking part in regular supervision and training.

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

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs. To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered CPA, MHA (1983). To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

Professional

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action. To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach. To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team. Operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota including on-call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service). Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements. To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including appropriate to qualification)

For full job description, please see attached suppirting documents.

Person Specification

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

BAND 5: Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hour/7 day week service including on-calls. (if appropriate to the service) Ability to work on as part of MDT. Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures. 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) A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours Reliable and enthusiastic Motivated and resourceful Professional attitude BAND 6: Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hours/7 day week servicing including on-calls. (if applicable to the service) Time management Self-direction Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable 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) Autonomy Diplomacy Leadership skills

Experience

Essential

BAND 5: Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems 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 Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques one to one interventions. Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings BAND 6: Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity 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 interventions 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 for practitioners within long term conditions, primary care Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, NICE, CQC, CQUINs Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing

Desirable

BAND 5: Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees Experience of working holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing BAND 6: Experience of working in a crisis/resolution model.

Training

Essential

BAND 5: Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management. BAND 6: Assessment and care planning skills Risk assessment and risk management Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

BAND 5: Relevant Post basic qualification and training BAND 6: Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

BAND 5: Working knowledge of recent government legislation Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of audit processes Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment BAND 6: Working knowledge of recent government legislation Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers Shows 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 manager Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity Knowledge of audit processes Knowledge of carer services/ issues/

Desirable

BAND 5: Knowledge of audit processes Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment BAND 6: Proven activity in audit 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

Qualifications

Essential

BAND 5: Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist BAND 6: RMN Current NMC registration Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration Mentorship Practice Placement Educator

Desirable

BAND 5: Mentorship Qualification or equivalent Expected to work towards Practice Educator

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