Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT). This includes leading the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality assessment, co-ordination and care for patients under the care of Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT); who require assessment by secondary mental health services for pathway planning, brief interventions, crisis intervention in the community, gate keeping, ward in reach and discharge planning for the inpatient wards and Crisis Recovery house with the emphasis for providing home treatment. They will also lead and monitor the performance of the staff in the team and ensure that KPI's are met. The post holder will support the senior practitioners to lead on difficult and complex situations that require strong leadership to resolve and to act as main point of contact should a major incident occur which requires robust management and co- ordination.
The post holder will be involved in the on-going development of services, to ensure that the most relevant care pathway and care plan is devised to provide access to urgent and crisis care. They will be active in the promotion and use of evidence-based practice through the provision of clinical advice and support; acting as a role model; and providing education and training where appropriate. They will liaise closely with carers, both statutory and non-statutory services, emergency services, and 3rd sector services.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- To work closely with the Lead Clinician for the Service (Consultant Psychiatrist).
- To work with the existing borough based Services to develop a model of service which is compatible with the current service provision and it's future direction
- To be a role model for the practice area, ensuring proactive involvement in patient care employing the necessary expertise in demonstrating the highest standards of evidence based care delivery. To ensure that the post holder fosters within the team the development of a broad range of clinical expertise in the holistic assessment and management of mental health crisis, using best practice.
- To establish and maintain comprehensive and meaningful networks with the Community Assessment Service, Liaison Psychiatry, Community Recovery Teams and In-patient Services in the borough, thereby maximising the use of available resources.
- To ensure that the work of CATT is reflective of local need.
- To establish effective working relationships with key Primary Care services, the Police, Housing, voluntary sector organisations and other referral agencies.
- To recognise the role of advocacy, autonomy and self-empowerment in the care of service users, and to promote this within the team
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To work closely with the Lead Clinician for the Service (Consultant Psychiatrist).
- To work with the existing borough based Services to develop a model of service which is compatible with the current service provision and its future direction
- To be a role model for the practice area, ensuring proactive involvement in patient care employing the necessary expertise in demonstrating the highest standards of evidence based care delivery. To ensure that the post holder fosters within the team the development of a broad range of clinical expertise in the holistic assessment and management of mental health crisis, using best practice.
- To establish and maintain comprehensive and meaningful networks with the Community Assessment Service, Liaison Psychiatry, Community Recovery Teams and In-patient Services in the borough, thereby maximising the use of available resources.
- To ensure that the work of CATT is reflective of local need.
- To establish effective working relationships with key Primary Care services, the Police, Housing, voluntary sector organisations and other referral agencies.
- To recognise the role of advocacy, autonomy and self-empowerment in the care of service users, and to promote this within the team.
- To demonstrate a commitment to culturally sensitive practice through creative engagement with the diverse ethnic groups in the locality, and to ensure this is reflected through the service provided by the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To work closely with the Lead Clinician for the Service (Consultant Psychiatrist).
- To work with the existing borough based Services to develop a model of service which is compatible with the current service provision and its future direction
- To be a role model for the practice area, ensuring proactive involvement in patient care employing the necessary expertise in demonstrating the highest standards of evidence based care delivery. To ensure that the post holder fosters within the team the development of a broad range of clinical expertise in the holistic assessment and management of mental health crisis, using best practice.
- To establish and maintain comprehensive and meaningful networks with the Community Assessment Service, Liaison Psychiatry, Community Recovery Teams and In-patient Services in the borough, thereby maximising the use of available resources.
- To ensure that the work of CATT is reflective of local need.
- To establish effective working relationships with key Primary Care services, the Police, Housing, voluntary sector organisations and other referral agencies.
- To recognise the role of advocacy, autonomy and self-empowerment in the care of service users, and to promote this within the team.
- To demonstrate a commitment to culturally sensitive practice through creative engagement with the diverse ethnic groups in the locality, and to ensure this is reflected through the service provided by the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (RMN, CQSW, DipSW, BScOT etc)
Desirable
- Post registration training
- Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience in a statutory Mental Health setting.
- Experience of providing. Management/clinical supervision
- Relevant experience of working with Service Users with acute mental health needs.
- Experience of working in or with an acute mental health service.
- Experience in planning service developments.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a home treatment team
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver effective programmes of care for people with mental health needs
- Ability to supervise and manage staff working with people who have acute mental health problems.
- Ability to produce high standard of written reports / audit evaluations using statistics as necessary
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant policy & legislation (e.g. NHS & Community Care Act, Carers Act, MHA 1983, H&SAW Act, NSF for Mental Health, CPA).
- Strong written, verbal and communication skills.
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- I.T and database.
- Research skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (RMN, CQSW, DipSW, BScOT etc)
Desirable
- Post registration training
- Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience in a statutory Mental Health setting.
- Experience of providing. Management/clinical supervision
- Relevant experience of working with Service Users with acute mental health needs.
- Experience of working in or with an acute mental health service.
- Experience in planning service developments.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a home treatment team
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver effective programmes of care for people with mental health needs
- Ability to supervise and manage staff working with people who have acute mental health problems.
- Ability to produce high standard of written reports / audit evaluations using statistics as necessary
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant policy & legislation (e.g. NHS & Community Care Act, Carers Act, MHA 1983, H&SAW Act, NSF for Mental Health, CPA).
- Strong written, verbal and communication skills.
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- I.T and database.
- Research 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
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).
