Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our SEQOHS
accredited service based at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to cover
maternity leave..
The role will
require you to promote positive Mental Health in the workplace and to advise Managers
on Mental Ill-Health issues e.g. recognising anxiety, stress depression.
You will
undertake work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals key mental and
occupational health and wellbeing objectives are achieved.
Main duties of the job
The
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is responsible for assisting managers
in delivering the Trust Objectives; in particular:
To deliver
specialist OH advice within the Trust and to external client groups as per
agreed contracts and Service Level Agreements.
To promote
Occupational Health and Wellbeing within the Trust and maintain an
understanding and good working relationships with all client groups in relation
to this post.
To respond to the
professional developments in Occupational, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Practice, and Health and Safety Legislation in relation to this post.
To be aware of new initiatives and develop policies to ensure that legal
requirements are communicated effectively to clients to minimise health and
safety risks.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check
if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Mental Health Practitioner
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Mental Health Practitioner
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- CBT qualification
- EMDR qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be in receipt of clinical supervision / undertake reflective practice. Ensure that individual organises supervision.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary shared care.
- Experience in screening clients to refer to therapeutic support.
- Ability to identify and assess needs of service users in relation to Mental Health.
- Be able to demonstrate effective workload management skills.
- Sound knowledge of care approach, Mental Health Act 1983, national service framework, community Mental Health teams, implementation guide, health and wellbeing, CQUIN.
- Experience of gathering data and producing reports.
- Good interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships.
- Experience of policy development.
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
- Computer skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Evidence based practice
- Community experience
- Short term therapeutic interventions
- Drug alcohol knowledge
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational health and wellbeing practice and current issues
- Knowledge of NHS occupational health risk factors
- Knowledge of how to manage stress, anxiety, depression
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Accepts responsibility for personnel and professional development and clinical supervision
- A person centered approach
- To Work professionally as part of a multidisciplinary team
- To work individually with clients
- To work with groups
Desirable
- Car driver
- Willingness to undertake further study
- First line management course
- CBT approaches
- Counselling course
- Trainer, presentation skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- CBT qualification
- EMDR qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be in receipt of clinical supervision / undertake reflective practice. Ensure that individual organises supervision.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary shared care.
- Experience in screening clients to refer to therapeutic support.
- Ability to identify and assess needs of service users in relation to Mental Health.
- Be able to demonstrate effective workload management skills.
- Sound knowledge of care approach, Mental Health Act 1983, national service framework, community Mental Health teams, implementation guide, health and wellbeing, CQUIN.
- Experience of gathering data and producing reports.
- Good interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships.
- Experience of policy development.
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
- Computer skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Evidence based practice
- Community experience
- Short term therapeutic interventions
- Drug alcohol knowledge
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational health and wellbeing practice and current issues
- Knowledge of NHS occupational health risk factors
- Knowledge of how to manage stress, anxiety, depression
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Accepts responsibility for personnel and professional development and clinical supervision
- A person centered approach
- To Work professionally as part of a multidisciplinary team
- To work individually with clients
- To work with groups
Desirable
- Car driver
- Willingness to undertake further study
- First line management course
- CBT approaches
- Counselling course
- Trainer, presentation skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
