Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person to lead and shape the implementation of an innovative new team of older people with complex mental health needs in Haringey. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the Intensive Support Team (IST), which will enhance the offer of the Older Person's Community Mental Health Team for Older People (OPCMHT), by providing rapid and intensive support for service users experiencing a significant deterioration in their mental health or a period of crisis.
What is the Intensive Support Team?
The IST is a small, but dynamic team, which operates within working hours. The team consists of this post holder (Team Leader), full time Band 6, 2 full time band 4s (an assistant psychologist and an associate mental health worker) and half a day of consultant psychiatrist input. It sits within with OPCMHT as a small "sub-team" and will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as well as in parallel with other mental health services, including the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.
The IST will work collaboratively with service users and their networks including family and formal carers to co-produce psychologically informed and comprehensive care plans, identifying any unmet needs as well as utilising the service-user's own resources. The aim is to work towards stabilisation and recovery within the home environment, where possible.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake yearly staff appraisals and develop Individual Development Plans for IST members.
- To monitor and nurture links between Primary Care and other agencies with the IST and OPCMHT.
- To participate in the formulation and implementation of protocols and procedures for the delivery of Best Practice within the IST.
- To lead on matters of clinical audit and reporting of performance indicators.
- To facilitate service user and carer involvement in development and evaluation of the work of the IST.
- To lead and coordinate arrangements for specialist education and development opportunities for each profession within the IST.
- To lead and coordinate arrangements for student learning and placement opportunities within IST.
- To lead and coordinate the team to achieve the CMHT Accreditation.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where youcan thrive and succeed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a professional leadership role to members of IST and wider OPCMHT to ensure that staff work in partnership to provide an integrated community mental health service to older people of the borough where you are based.
- To provide clinical and managerial supervision within the IST and be responsible for ensuring that individuals also receive education and support in specialist matters relating to the individuals professional background.
- To lead the weekly MDT, focusing the work of IST, ensuring that specific, time limited interventions with clear goals are established with each service user.
- To jointly ensure the care and interventions provided within the IST are evidence based and in accordance with NICE guidance.
- To lead IST staff in implementing evidence-based specialist mental health assessments in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- To maintain a role of care manager / care coordinator for service users who are referred to the IST whose range of needs require complex arrangements of care.
- To lead and, as appropriate, coordinate matters relating to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and children.
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a professional leadership role to members of IST and wider OPCMHT to ensure that staff work in partnership to provide an integrated community mental health service to older people of the borough where you are based.
- To provide clinical and managerial supervision within the IST and be responsible for ensuring that individuals also receive education and support in specialist matters relating to the individuals professional background.
- To lead the weekly MDT, focusing the work of IST, ensuring that specific, time limited interventions with clear goals are established with each service user.
- To jointly ensure the care and interventions provided within the IST are evidence based and in accordance with NICE guidance.
- To lead IST staff in implementing evidence-based specialist mental health assessments in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- To maintain a role of care manager / care coordinator for service users who are referred to the IST whose range of needs require complex arrangements of care.
- To lead and, as appropriate, coordinate matters relating to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and children.
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification in a core mental health profession - Nursing, or Occupational therapy
- Currently Registered with appropriate professional body
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Additional qualification/learning within specialist field
- Further training within the specialist area od Mental Health for the Older Person
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience including mental health and older people
- Experience of working in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with team members of differing professional backgrounds
- Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of evidence based assessment and care planning for services of the ISS
Desirable
- Knowledge of development in inter-agency partnership.
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Older Adult mental health.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification in a core mental health profession - Nursing, or Occupational therapy
- Currently Registered with appropriate professional body
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Additional qualification/learning within specialist field
- Further training within the specialist area od Mental Health for the Older Person
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience including mental health and older people
- Experience of working in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with team members of differing professional backgrounds
- Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of evidence based assessment and care planning for services of the ISS
Desirable
- Knowledge of development in inter-agency partnership.
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Older Adult mental health.
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
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).
