Job summary
The Community Rehabilitation
Service supports individuals in their recovery from mental ill-health. The role
of the Assistant Practitioner is to work across the rehabilitation pathway
(based primarily at Hope Court), supporting in the assessment of the health,
social and wellbeing needs of the individuals using the service as well as the
delivery of appropriate interventions accordingly. The successful candidate
will be able to work both autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), attending reviews, MDT meetings and other meetings whether clinical
or not.
The Assistant Practitioner
role will work under the supervision of the Senior Practitioners, and is
paramount in the safe, consistent and effective delivery of the service, also
providing supervision and mentorship to junior members of the team.
Strong communication,
organisational and clinical skills are essential, as well as a solid value base
and the ability to role model professional practice and behaviour.
Main duties of the job
Provide
assessment based on rehabilitation need.
Plan and
ensure provision of appropriate treatment to promote physical wellbeing and support
mental health recovery.
Liaise with
colleagues, external organisations and stakeholders in order to co-ordinate appropriate
intervention, care and support.
Work within
scope of own training, experience, practice and applicable legal frameworks.
Demonstrate
and embed Navigo Code of Conduct through attitude, behaviour, leadership and
practice.
Take
responsibility for time management whilst balancing sometimes competing
priorities.
Lead shifts and the team in
the effective delivery of rehabilitation interventions.
Medications management.
Deputise for senior
colleagues.
Supervise junior colleagues
and students.
Deliver group and 1:1
interventions.
Work autonomously and as part
of a multi-disciplinary team.
Attend clinical and
non-clinical meetings.
Ensure high standards
of administration and record keeping.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be named
worker to service users, assisting in the co-ordination of their packages of
care and liaising with other agencies (with support from senior colleague).
Assess the
Health and Well-being needs of people within the rehabilitation service as
directed by the rehabilitation Care Coordinator
Assess,
implements and reviews activities and Care Programmes for individuals, planning
interventions including physical and personal care, day to day living
activities for example, budget control, shopping and medication, education,
training and employment, housing and accommodation issues
Following
completion of risk assessment and management training to complete comprehensive
assessment for risks associated with the individuals health and circumstances,
using recognised assessment tools including DICES (DICES risk management
training must be in date). To complete appropriate risk management plans to
minimise any risks to the service user and/or others and seek support if
required.
Undertake
daily review of Service Users health and social care needs as required against
the care plan, and take appropriate action to achieve the planned aims
To support
the documentation, monitoring and review of a range of specialist therapeutic
interventions for service users To deliver holistic evidence based care to
service users and their families using evidence based interventions and
assessment tools, seeking advice/assistance from senior colleagues as required.
To deliver
evidence based daily therapeutic groups and daily one to one sessions, ensuring
that these are planned collaboratively with the service users and the wider MDT
To monitor,
evaluate, and modify individual and/or group interventions in order to ensure
effectiveness and to improve service user therapeutic outcomes. This requires
observational skills, attention to detail and the ability to seek
support/advice from senior colleagues as required.
To liaise
with the multi-disciplinary team, care coordinators, general practitioners and
any other relevant parties involved, as per NICE guidelines and local policy.
Advise
service users, their family members and professional colleagues on appropriate
lifestyle changes to an individuals physical and social environments which
will promote enablement and independence.
To
participate in CPA reviews involving service users, their families and other
professionals and agencies.
To identify
when a carers assessment is required and to ensure referral on to appropriate
agencies and support networks (with support from senior colleagues).
To act as an
advocate for our service users and ensure that their voice is heard throughout
their care
To assist in
maintaining the safe administration and storage of medication in accordance
with Navigo policies and procedures.
You will need to demonstrate the proficiencies for medication
administration as set out in the NMC standards of proficiency and Navigo medicine management policy. Once signed off as competent by the Pharmacist and
having successfully completed your annual medicines administration competency
you will be expected to administer medicines in your working day
Prompt,
enable and encourage Service Users to be compliant with their medication regime
and support junior staff to do this under the supervision and direction of the
care coordinators. This may involve the use of concomitant aids, the collection
of medication from community or hospital pharmacies and the delivering of
medication to Service Users
To complete
medication audits/medication care plans/support in the assessment of
individuals
Under the direction of the
service manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of both
Hope Court and Dudley Street flats.
To plan and organise
workloads for staff on shift - to include allocation of daily jobs, planning
care and interventions such as group work and one to ones ensuring that all are
working to their care plans.
To review and reflect on own
clinical practice and performance through effective use of professional and
operational supervision and appraisal in line with local and professional
guidelines.
Demonstrate compassionate and
inclusive leadership to ensure that all staff feel valued and effective and
confident to speak out where needed.
Support senior colleagues in
the leadership of the service by speaking out and offering your opinion
regarding service improvement.
Support development and
maintenance of links with other agencies and external colleagues.
Attend peer supervision
groups as and when required to do so.
Required to deputise for the
unit manager within the rehabilitation service for short periods of time.
Undertakes responsibility for
specific issues for example, quality assurance systems, Health and Safety and
stock taking tasks.
The post holder will be
expected to mentor the work of junior staff and support care workers in their
role, providing advice, supervision, training where appropriate in line with
Navigo policy.
To undertake the role of
supervisor to nursing and Allied Health Professional students providing
guidance, advice and written assessments and an evaluation of their performance
when appropriate to do so.
To be actively
involved in the induction and training of newly appointed staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be named
worker to service users, assisting in the co-ordination of their packages of
care and liaising with other agencies (with support from senior colleague).
Assess the
Health and Well-being needs of people within the rehabilitation service as
directed by the rehabilitation Care Coordinator
Assess,
implements and reviews activities and Care Programmes for individuals, planning
interventions including physical and personal care, day to day living
activities for example, budget control, shopping and medication, education,
training and employment, housing and accommodation issues
Following
completion of risk assessment and management training to complete comprehensive
assessment for risks associated with the individuals health and circumstances,
using recognised assessment tools including DICES (DICES risk management
training must be in date). To complete appropriate risk management plans to
minimise any risks to the service user and/or others and seek support if
required.
Undertake
daily review of Service Users health and social care needs as required against
the care plan, and take appropriate action to achieve the planned aims
To support
the documentation, monitoring and review of a range of specialist therapeutic
interventions for service users To deliver holistic evidence based care to
service users and their families using evidence based interventions and
assessment tools, seeking advice/assistance from senior colleagues as required.
To deliver
evidence based daily therapeutic groups and daily one to one sessions, ensuring
that these are planned collaboratively with the service users and the wider MDT
To monitor,
evaluate, and modify individual and/or group interventions in order to ensure
effectiveness and to improve service user therapeutic outcomes. This requires
observational skills, attention to detail and the ability to seek
support/advice from senior colleagues as required.
To liaise
with the multi-disciplinary team, care coordinators, general practitioners and
any other relevant parties involved, as per NICE guidelines and local policy.
Advise
service users, their family members and professional colleagues on appropriate
lifestyle changes to an individuals physical and social environments which
will promote enablement and independence.
To
participate in CPA reviews involving service users, their families and other
professionals and agencies.
To identify
when a carers assessment is required and to ensure referral on to appropriate
agencies and support networks (with support from senior colleagues).
To act as an
advocate for our service users and ensure that their voice is heard throughout
their care
To assist in
maintaining the safe administration and storage of medication in accordance
with Navigo policies and procedures.
You will need to demonstrate the proficiencies for medication
administration as set out in the NMC standards of proficiency and Navigo medicine management policy. Once signed off as competent by the Pharmacist and
having successfully completed your annual medicines administration competency
you will be expected to administer medicines in your working day
Prompt,
enable and encourage Service Users to be compliant with their medication regime
and support junior staff to do this under the supervision and direction of the
care coordinators. This may involve the use of concomitant aids, the collection
of medication from community or hospital pharmacies and the delivering of
medication to Service Users
To complete
medication audits/medication care plans/support in the assessment of
individuals
Under the direction of the
service manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of both
Hope Court and Dudley Street flats.
To plan and organise
workloads for staff on shift - to include allocation of daily jobs, planning
care and interventions such as group work and one to ones ensuring that all are
working to their care plans.
To review and reflect on own
clinical practice and performance through effective use of professional and
operational supervision and appraisal in line with local and professional
guidelines.
Demonstrate compassionate and
inclusive leadership to ensure that all staff feel valued and effective and
confident to speak out where needed.
Support senior colleagues in
the leadership of the service by speaking out and offering your opinion
regarding service improvement.
Support development and
maintenance of links with other agencies and external colleagues.
Attend peer supervision
groups as and when required to do so.
Required to deputise for the
unit manager within the rehabilitation service for short periods of time.
Undertakes responsibility for
specific issues for example, quality assurance systems, Health and Safety and
stock taking tasks.
The post holder will be
expected to mentor the work of junior staff and support care workers in their
role, providing advice, supervision, training where appropriate in line with
Navigo policy.
To undertake the role of
supervisor to nursing and Allied Health Professional students providing
guidance, advice and written assessments and an evaluation of their performance
when appropriate to do so.
To be actively
involved in the induction and training of newly appointed staff and visitors.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users
- Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for service users/ carers/staff
- Can evidence excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Can evidence excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of Coaching techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Mental Health Care or equivalent or The Assistant Practitioner qualification or Nursing Associate qualification
- Medication administration qualification
- NVQ assessor or willingness to complete this in the first 24 months of appointment
Desirable
- Coaching qualification
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years relevant mental health/health work experience
- Recent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment
- Supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- A keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject
- Mental health First Aid training
- An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Can evidence supporting others so that they can reach their full potential (staff and service users)
- Can evidence making a positive difference to peoples lives
- Can evidence understanding of mental health and recovery
- Can evidence advocating for the service user
- Can evidence applied knowledge of the MHA and MCA
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Proven ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users
- Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for service users/ carers/staff
- Can evidence excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Can evidence excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of Coaching techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Mental Health Care or equivalent or The Assistant Practitioner qualification or Nursing Associate qualification
- Medication administration qualification
- NVQ assessor or willingness to complete this in the first 24 months of appointment
Desirable
- Coaching qualification
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years relevant mental health/health work experience
- Recent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment
- Supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- A keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject
- Mental health First Aid training
- An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Can evidence supporting others so that they can reach their full potential (staff and service users)
- Can evidence making a positive difference to peoples lives
- Can evidence understanding of mental health and recovery
- Can evidence advocating for the service user
- Can evidence applied knowledge of the MHA and MCA
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
