Job summary
Are you passionate about working with people with personality difficulties?
Are you keen to learn new skills and provide evidence-based therapy to this client group?
If yes to these questions you may be interested in an opportunity that has arisen for experienced mental health practitioners within the North of Northamptonshire, base primarily within the Kettering and Corby area to be part of the Structured Clinical Management (SCM) Team.
This is an exciting time to join Mental health Services in NHFT. We are currently undergoing a transformation in the way we deliver Community Mental Health Services which means more localised working and also more psychological interventions. We will be committed to your development and as an SCM worker you will have regular access to supervision both group and individual.
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Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Community Mental Health (CMHT) teams and the Northants Personality Disorder Hub. You will provide the delivery of Structured Clinical Management (SCM). We have established community SCM treatment programmes within NHFT and full training will be provided.
This post will provide support to CMHT's in the north of the county to enhance the effectiveness of treatment for individuals with a personality disorder. The post holder will be supported to work with individuals and make a significant contribution to the understanding of the diagnosis of personality disorder, support others to further develop therapeutic skills (e.g. in sharing and discussing information about diagnosis, goal setting, analysing crisis behaviour, and identifying and addressing barriers to discharge), and contribute to discharge planning within an SCM treatment programme.
Psychological formulation, reflective practice and an investment in on-going professional development are embedded in our approach and the post holder will also have the opportunity to continue to expand their own knowledge and skills by contributing to the delivery of therapeutic programmes offered by the service.
About us
In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts an incentive of £5000 pro rata for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 30 months of employment. For further information please refer to the attached FAQ document or contact the Recruitment team for further information. Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply
Excellent learning and development opportunities to support you and develop your Nursing Career.
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to training and developing its staff not only with clinical skills but also in leadership and managerial skills.
Flexible working patterns for both part time and full time roles
You'll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
NHFTwelcomes applications from people, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy or maternity status.
We would encourage applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. In particular, applications from disabled people (with both visible and non-visible disabilities), people from black and minority ethnic communities and lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT) people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to commit to SCM training is required, as well as highly developed team-working skills, and a commitment to delivering high quality, integrated, and compassionate care for this client group. You will be working with a range of staff from professional backgrounds (currently nursing, occupational therapy, and clinical psychology) and staff are encouraged to maintain professional links. This post will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work within a small, supportive and highly motivated team whilst primarily being based at St Marys Hospital in Kettering.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide Clinical Leadership and will act as Care Programme Coordinator (CPA) in the community with individuals (and their support networks) who have complex mental health problems. To assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate treatment packages in line with service policies providing comprehensive care packages to those individuals who are experiencing problems with mental health.
To supervise and support junior practitioners/students within a designated locality.
The role also involves the training and education of relevant others and developing a working relationship between the service and its partners and various agencies within Northamptonshire.
As a member of the specialist Community Mental Health Team, you will ensure you will deliver the highest standard of care, through maintaining the quality of own work by developing own skills and knowledge, making changes to practice and contributing to the development of others within the team.
Contribution to service improvement is a necessity of the role, through participation in implementation of improvements and changes to practice.
Within the workplace the individual must monitor and maintain the health and safety of both self and other and also support equality and diversity.
Please be aware that all staff employed by NHFT are expected to adhere to the current infection prevention and control guidelines, this includes the wearing of face masks at all times that are approved for use within healthcare. If you have and queries regarding this please contact the named person on the job advert prior to completing your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to commit to SCM training is required, as well as highly developed team-working skills, and a commitment to delivering high quality, integrated, and compassionate care for this client group. You will be working with a range of staff from professional backgrounds (currently nursing, occupational therapy, and clinical psychology) and staff are encouraged to maintain professional links. This post will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work within a small, supportive and highly motivated team whilst primarily being based at St Marys Hospital in Kettering.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide Clinical Leadership and will act as Care Programme Coordinator (CPA) in the community with individuals (and their support networks) who have complex mental health problems. To assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate treatment packages in line with service policies providing comprehensive care packages to those individuals who are experiencing problems with mental health.
To supervise and support junior practitioners/students within a designated locality.
The role also involves the training and education of relevant others and developing a working relationship between the service and its partners and various agencies within Northamptonshire.
As a member of the specialist Community Mental Health Team, you will ensure you will deliver the highest standard of care, through maintaining the quality of own work by developing own skills and knowledge, making changes to practice and contributing to the development of others within the team.
Contribution to service improvement is a necessity of the role, through participation in implementation of improvements and changes to practice.
Within the workplace the individual must monitor and maintain the health and safety of both self and other and also support equality and diversity.
Please be aware that all staff employed by NHFT are expected to adhere to the current infection prevention and control guidelines, this includes the wearing of face masks at all times that are approved for use within healthcare. If you have and queries regarding this please contact the named person on the job advert prior to completing your application.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Professional Registration
Skills
Essential
- Community working/additonal skills
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Professional Registration
Skills
Essential
- Community working/additonal 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
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).
