Job summary
The Adult Community service line is advertising for;
2.5 whole time equivalent Co-occurring mental health, alcohol & drugs - Senior Clinical Practitioner (band 7) within the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton. A mixture of permanent contracts and secondment opportunities.
- Kingston (1WTE) - clinical focus Rough Sleepers pathway (1 year secondment or fixed term - with view to extend)
- Merton (part-time 0.5 WTE) - clinical focus community MH pathway (permanent or secondment)
- Wandsworth (1WTE) - clinical focus community MH pathway (permanent)
If you have excellent mental health assessment skills, leadership potential and an interest in supporting those with co-existing drug and/or alcohol problems, training will be provided in the care and treatment of substances for those with limited experience but exposure of working with this service user cohort
Assessment Day Schedule: 20th April 2023
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have;
- At least 4 years experience in a field of Mental Health, 2 years of which must be band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of working in a multi-professional team
- Understanding of the skills needed to supervise members of a multi-disciplinary team plus experience of supervising professional staff (this might include trainees)
- Working with people with co -occurring mental health, alcohol & drug problems
- Relevant clinical qualification (RMN, Dip SW, CQSW, OT, Clinical Psychology)
- Active registration with relevant clinical body
- Evidence of post qualification clinical training, regular updating and ongoing development of role and skills
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Mentorship Training or equivalent
These posts are eligible to apply for advance clinical practise (ACP) training/independent non-medical prescribing training.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as duty for the team on a regular basis overseeing referrals and manage the teams response to requests for urgent assessment.
- To promote and develop multi-disciplinary working within the team ensuring that respect is fostered between the disciplines.
- To manage a caseload of rough sleepers with complex needs as agreed with line manager and within the service acceptance criteria. To conduct assessment, liaison, and brief intervention, ensuring that lines of communication are effective and regular reviews are in place.
- To keep accurate up-to-date records of all contacts with service
users and communications with other professionals involved in their care ensuring that electronic records are updated regularly and distributed as appropriate.
- To maintain and develop collaborative working relationships with service providers from a wide range of agencies.
- To develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on a comprehensive assessment using a range of psychosocial and clinical approaches.
- To establish joint and / or co-working practice for clients with other team members and /or external service providers as appropriate.
- To fully participate in the assessment and care of rough sleepers with mental health needs, implementing appropriate interventions with them and their carers, based on up-to-date theory, the practice model of the service and relevant other guidance
- To undertake risk assessments with team members and health professionals from other agencies, recording and sharing information as necessary and within confidentiality guidelines, in manner which is timely to ensure the safety of the service user and others.
- To visit rough sleepers in an environment that suits them, on the street, day centre, work, and recreational centres (as appropriate) to engage and encourage participation in treatment and in all aspects of daily living.
- To liaise closely and attend meetings and ensure colleagues from voluntary organisations are invited and attend relevant meetings. All parts of the system are communicating.
- To joint work with team members and colleagues from statutory/non-statutory agencies, either through direct client contact or in a clinical consultation capacity.
- To provide information to assist service users in making informed choice regarding opportunities and services available to them and to assist them in accessing the required services, support, and entitlement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as duty for the team on a regular basis overseeing referrals and manage the teams response to requests for urgent assessment.
- To promote and develop multi-disciplinary working within the team ensuring that respect is fostered between the disciplines.
- To manage a caseload of rough sleepers with complex needs as agreed with line manager and within the service acceptance criteria. To conduct assessment, liaison, and brief intervention, ensuring that lines of communication are effective and regular reviews are in place.
- To keep accurate up-to-date records of all contacts with service
users and communications with other professionals involved in their care ensuring that electronic records are updated regularly and distributed as appropriate.
- To maintain and develop collaborative working relationships with service providers from a wide range of agencies.
- To develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on a comprehensive assessment using a range of psychosocial and clinical approaches.
- To establish joint and / or co-working practice for clients with other team members and /or external service providers as appropriate.
- To fully participate in the assessment and care of rough sleepers with mental health needs, implementing appropriate interventions with them and their carers, based on up-to-date theory, the practice model of the service and relevant other guidance
- To undertake risk assessments with team members and health professionals from other agencies, recording and sharing information as necessary and within confidentiality guidelines, in manner which is timely to ensure the safety of the service user and others.
- To visit rough sleepers in an environment that suits them, on the street, day centre, work, and recreational centres (as appropriate) to engage and encourage participation in treatment and in all aspects of daily living.
- To liaise closely and attend meetings and ensure colleagues from voluntary organisations are invited and attend relevant meetings. All parts of the system are communicating.
- To joint work with team members and colleagues from statutory/non-statutory agencies, either through direct client contact or in a clinical consultation capacity.
- To provide information to assist service users in making informed choice regarding opportunities and services available to them and to assist them in accessing the required services, support, and entitlement.
Person Specification
Training& Qualification
Essential
- Degree or is able to demonstrates experience that equates working at degree level, in relevant clinical subject e.g. RMN, OT, Social Work
- Current professional registration in relevant clinical subject/practice e.g. RMN, OT, Social Work England
- Clinical Supervision training
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Independent non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- An appropriate professional qualification to supervise students in training. (e.g. ENB 998 or Practice Teacher Award)
- A qualification in a relevant area of practice e.g.co-occurring substance dependence and mental health needs, cognitive behavioural therapy, Substance Misuse
- Membership of a professional interest group relating to specialist substance misuse work
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post qualification experience
- A minimum of 6 months post qualification experience of working in an addictions and/or specific co-occurring mental health, alcohol and/or drugs issues role And oA minimum of 1 year post qualification experience in a mental health setting
- Experience of clinical risk assessment and management of vulnerable client groups
- Experience of working clinically and professionally with people who have a mental illness or substance misuse problems and homelessness
- Experience of maintaining and establishing collaborative relationships across professional groups and organisations and managing those relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy
Desirable
- Experience of working with voluntary sector agency
- Experience of Racial Awareness/Diversity Training
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current mental health and substance misuse policy, guidance and legislation
- Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relating to health care
- Knowledge of the theoretical frameworks of care of service users presenting with co-occurring substance dependence and mental health needs.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Knowledge, (and the ability to apply it) of safe systems of work and the assessment of risk in regard to working with and visiting this user group
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation skills
Person Specification
Training& Qualification
Essential
- Degree or is able to demonstrates experience that equates working at degree level, in relevant clinical subject e.g. RMN, OT, Social Work
- Current professional registration in relevant clinical subject/practice e.g. RMN, OT, Social Work England
- Clinical Supervision training
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Independent non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- An appropriate professional qualification to supervise students in training. (e.g. ENB 998 or Practice Teacher Award)
- A qualification in a relevant area of practice e.g.co-occurring substance dependence and mental health needs, cognitive behavioural therapy, Substance Misuse
- Membership of a professional interest group relating to specialist substance misuse work
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post qualification experience
- A minimum of 6 months post qualification experience of working in an addictions and/or specific co-occurring mental health, alcohol and/or drugs issues role And oA minimum of 1 year post qualification experience in a mental health setting
- Experience of clinical risk assessment and management of vulnerable client groups
- Experience of working clinically and professionally with people who have a mental illness or substance misuse problems and homelessness
- Experience of maintaining and establishing collaborative relationships across professional groups and organisations and managing those relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy
Desirable
- Experience of working with voluntary sector agency
- Experience of Racial Awareness/Diversity Training
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current mental health and substance misuse policy, guidance and legislation
- Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relating to health care
- Knowledge of the theoretical frameworks of care of service users presenting with co-occurring substance dependence and mental health needs.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Knowledge, (and the ability to apply it) of safe systems of work and the assessment of risk in regard to working with and visiting this user group
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation 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).
