Job summary
The Intensive Older Peoples Service is looking to recruit a full time Band 4 Assistant Practitioner.
The IOPS team provide community support for those with Dementia or those over 75 with a functional mental health need. We work with service users who are experiencing an acute episode, offering intensive support in order to avoid hospital admission. We work closely with families and care providers to ensure a holistic approach to care is offered.
This is a full time post consisting of 37.5 hours per week, we work long days (07.50hrs - 21.00hrs) over a 7 day period.
You must be innovative, flexible with good communication skills, and committed to providing a quality service to our service users and their carers/family.
Experience of working with older people is not essential however an interest in providing a high quality service for this client group is.
We are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop their knowledge and skills by working closely with colleagues, sharing experience and knowledge, being a reflective practitioner who continues to learn from the team and each other.
Main duties of the job
To assist with triage of referrals into the team, assessing suitability for service and providing signposting and advice for those not meeting the criteria of the team.
Participating in the assessment, planning and delivery of care in conjunction with service user , family and care providers. Creating and reviewing safety plans. Reviewing care and treatment plans and using CPA documentation to clearly evidence this.
Delivery of individualised care and treatment plans in community and care settings. Liaison with NCC and GP services.
Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with trust policy.
Monitoring of physical health including completion of physical health observations.
Ensuring timely discharge from service when acute episode concluded.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with triage of referrals into the team, assessing suitability for service and providing signposting and advice for those not meeting the criteria of the team.
Participating in the assessment, planning and delivery of care in conjunction with service user , family and care providers. Creating and reviewing safety plans. Reviewing care and treatment plans and using CPA documentation to clearly evidence this.
Delivery of individualised care and treatment plans in community and care settings. Liaison with NCC and GP services.
Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with trust policy.
Monitoring of physical health including completion of physical health observations.
Ensuring timely discharge from service when acute episode concluded
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with triage of referrals into the team, assessing suitability for service and providing signposting and advice for those not meeting the criteria of the team.
Participating in the assessment, planning and delivery of care in conjunction with service user , family and care providers. Creating and reviewing safety plans. Reviewing care and treatment plans and using CPA documentation to clearly evidence this.
Delivery of individualised care and treatment plans in community and care settings. Liaison with NCC and GP services.
Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with trust policy.
Monitoring of physical health including completion of physical health observations.
Ensuring timely discharge from service when acute episode concluded
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with Service Users with mental health needs
- Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
- Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5
Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve
- Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills
- Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
Knowledge
Essential
- Risk Assessment
- Understanding of Mental Health issues
- CPA
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with Service Users with mental health needs
- Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
- Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5
Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve
- Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills
- Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
Knowledge
Essential
- Risk Assessment
- Understanding of Mental Health issues
- CPA
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently
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).
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).
