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Mental Health Practitioner
4 months ago
Job summary
Primary Care Sheffield are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our existing team. The post holder should be willing to engage with both health and community working to support existing structures of clinical care in conjunction with our social prescribing and self-management offer. The person should be comfortable in supporting patients both one to one as well as groups and be passionate about supporting clinical and non-clinical colleagues to build their skills in supporting patients with long term mental health conditions.
We believe in holistic care for the patient and are keen that the person who joins us embraces this way of thinking to support our vision of person-centred care.
We are keen to hear from Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join our team.
Main duties of the job
As post holder, you will work as part of the wider Primary & Community Mental Health Service working across Sheffield's primary care networks. You will be responsible for developing close links with GP Practices, VCSE organisations, secondary care services and families/carers to ensure patients with serious mental illness can quickly access the care, support and treatment they need in their local community.
You will assess needs, provide extended brief interventions, psychological interventions and work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team (involving clinical psychologists, social prescribers, peer support workers, occupational therapy and pharmacy).
Applicants are welcome from a variety of mental health professions including Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other Allied Health Professions.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP-led organisation. Our shareholders are 71 GP practices in Sheffield covering around 600,000 patients. We have a social purpose; improving the quality of care through the reinvestment of surplus into patient services. We exist to provide services which make the health and care system work better for everyone in particular providing an infrastructure through which GP practices and primary care networks can flourish.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the Primary Care Networks and will work within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the PCN level primary care team.
Key Result Areas:
Management of own patient group in line with General Practice procedures and risk management protocols. Provision of leadership to the Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and carers. Supervision and support of other team members. Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.Professional:
Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred to age of 18 and above. 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 the appropriate initiates any action. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Practice. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.Administrative:
Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and Practice procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level. Maintains accurate mileage records. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only). Responsible of ordering to stock with due economy. Produces audits in line with practice directives. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.Education:
Supervises students and trainees on placement. Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff. Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice. Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required. Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.Personnel:
Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being. Ensures health and safety regulations are observed. Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Practice. Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process. Attends team meetings. Supports the Practices commitment to a healthy work-life balance.Network Values:
The Network is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects thatallstaff treat people , service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Network Values:
Honest, open, transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.Policies and commitments :
All staff employed must comply with policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns; maintain confidentiality, in line with the Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct; understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and PCS Data Protection Policy; comply with the provisions of Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually; receive supervision in line with the Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed; understand their responsibilities under the Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy; recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity; ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training; participating in relevant training; comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework ( CPD, Audit, Supervision); demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement; abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached; work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards. adhere to the smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on grounds; being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact; Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;In addition to the Practices own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments
Person Specification
Training
Essential
Assessment and care planning skills Risk assessment and risk management Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training
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.
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).
Qualifications
Essential
Current NMC registration Social Worker/Occupational Therapist- current HCPC registration Mentorship or equivalent Practice Placement Educator Educated to Degree level
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
Special Knowledge and 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