Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established but evolving mental health Care Homes Service. The LYPFT citywide Care Homes Team is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse (MH) to join a small, friendly service that directly supports older people with complex dementia and/or mental health needs residing in a Leeds care home.

You will have post registration experience and be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of the needs of Service Users with dementia and complex mental health needs. We shall provide you with specialist training and development to ensure you are fully supported in this role.

Broadly, the model of service delivery includes: care coordination; timely assessment, role modelling appropriate interventions, behaviours & techniques, education for care staff tailored to the needs of the individual service user, fast access to mental health, psychology and pharmacological advice.

Main duties of the job

The job requires successful applicants to undertake the role of Care Coordinator and to provide tailored, clinical assessment and intervention to care home residents & to support care homes with meeting the needs of more complex residents.

You will have the desire to enhance the wellbeing of others & promote recovery. You will work with your team to provide high quality person-centred care to our service users and provide written

recommendations and guidance for care home staff on approaches to care, including occupation and meaningful activity, aspects of personal care, therapeutic observations/interventions & maintaining safety/minimising risk.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload which will include completing holistic and specialised assessments and therapeutic interventions, and providing detailed risk management plans. You will liaise with colleagues and attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings.

Excellent caseload management skills are needed as you will be required to provide care co-ordination within the Community Mental Health Framework /CPA process. Service User and carer involvement is at the centre of our approach, and this should be reflected in your values and practice.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-01924-OPS

Job locations

The Mount - Care Homes Team

Leeds

LS2 9LN

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will act as duty person on a rostered basis, triaging referrals into the team, providing information, support and signposting as required.

We welcome applications from people who have a strong commitment to working with older people using evidenced based practice and are prepared to develop their professional skills and knowledge.

The post holder must be able to act as a role model for others, and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, decision-making and communication skills.

You will be part of an MDT consisting of occupational therapists, nurses and psychologist, with medical support from Sector Consultant Psychiatrists and their colleagues. The service is commissioned to operate over 7 days, though the current core working hours are Monday to Friday. There may be a requirement to undertake some weekend work.

The right candidate will be supported into the team with an induction and then in developing and furthering their professional skills through reflection in appraisal objectives, management and clinical supervision and further training and development opportunities. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact Sarah Flounders, CTM (Clinical Team Manager) RMN, Tel 07980 969848, Gemma Johnson Band 6 OT, Tel 07929 015469 for more information and to arrange a visit to the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will act as duty person on a rostered basis, triaging referrals into the team, providing information, support and signposting as required.

We welcome applications from people who have a strong commitment to working with older people using evidenced based practice and are prepared to develop their professional skills and knowledge.

The post holder must be able to act as a role model for others, and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, decision-making and communication skills.

Please contact Sarah Flounders, CTM (Clinical Team Manager) RMN, Tel 07980 969848, Gemma Johnson Band 6 OT, Tel 07929 015469 for more information and to arrange a visit to the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates a passion for working with Older people with Dementia and other mental health needs

Skills

Essential

Car Driver & Full Valid UK driving licence
Is able to work flexibly and demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and communicate their findings using both written and verbal skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates a passion for working with Older people with Dementia and other mental health needs

Skills

Essential

Car Driver & Full Valid UK driving licence
Is able to work flexibly and demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and communicate their findings using both written and verbal 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Mount - Care Homes Team

Leeds

LS2 9LN

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Mount - Care Homes Team

Leeds

LS2 9LN

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)