Job summary
Mental Health Services for Older People is a major provider of specialist mental health services for older people in the Nottinghamshire area. The service caters to the needs of all people suffering from dementia, regardless of age and those presenting with severe mental health illnesses. Services are provided in an in-patient and community basis and comprise of:
- In-patient services-
- Intensive Home Treatment Team
- Rapid Response Liaison Psychiatry
- Community Mental Health Teams
- Memory Assessment Services
- Working Age Dementia Service
- Dementia Outreach Services
- Psychological Therapies
MHSOP upholds the principle of person-centred care and supports staff to provide dignified and respectful care that meets individual needs, supports choice and enhances wellbeing.All services provide a multidisciplinary team approach. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and proactive candidates to join our busy, well-established multidisciplinary services.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to be part of the Community Mental Health Team within the Gedling and Hucknall locality. The service is for older adults with acute mental health needs and is delivered in their own homes, with a focus on reducing the need for hospital admissions. You will contribute to assessments and interventions, undertaking nursing, therapy and social activities as delegated by the relevant profession. You will frequently work without direct supervision in the community and be required to work in a flexible and holistic way in order to respond to this client group's needs.
The Community Mental Health Team operates 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have evidence of a good basic education and basic IT skills. You will require good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience of working in a caring environment and working as part of a team. Some knowledge of the mental and physical problems associated with older people and the risks associated with community working are required. You will need to have good prioritisation skills and be able to recognize your own limitations. Recent significant experience of caring for older adults with mental health needs is very desirable for this post.
A driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have evidence of a good basic education and basic IT skills. You will require good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience of working in a caring environment and working as part of a team. Some knowledge of the mental and physical problems associated with older people and the risks associated with community working are required. You will need to have good prioritisation skills and be able to recognize your own limitations. Recent significant experience of caring for older adults with mental health needs is very desirable for this post.
A driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care, care certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Significant experience of working with older people with mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of giving personal care
- Experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
- Knowledge of some of the risks associated with working in the community
- Knowledge of older people's mental health and physical problems
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues
- Knowledge of importance of confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Good written / oral communication skills
- Developed observations skills with the ability to report and record physical / mental health changes etc
- Observations of incidents or events and behaviors in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care, care certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Significant experience of working with older people with mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of giving personal care
- Experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
- Knowledge of some of the risks associated with working in the community
- Knowledge of older people's mental health and physical problems
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues
- Knowledge of importance of confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Good written / oral communication skills
- Developed observations skills with the ability to report and record physical / mental health changes etc
- Observations of incidents or events and behaviors in an accurate and timely manner
- Standard keyboard skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
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.
