Job summary
Job Title: Wellbeing Practitioner
Band: Band 6
Department: Barnet Community Teams- Younger Adults
Accountable to: Team Manager
Responsible to: Team Manager
Responsible for: Own caseload and referrals
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Adult mental health community services at a time of innovation and service development. This role will be involved, as part of the wider core community teams, in helping to adapt the existing service within the new transformation process. This process is in response to the NHS 5-year plan to develop mental health services round the Primary Care Networks and provides new opportunities which include developing partnership working with the voluntary sector, working more closely with GP practices and developing more innovative, community based and holistic ways of working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients, service users and carers as part of the Core Community Mental Health Team. The post holder will also be part of a daily Core Mental Health MDT referral meeting where all new referrals will be screened and allocated to the relevant Mental health practitioner/named worker, for a mini- Dialog+ assessment or full Dialog+ assessment and care plan - depending on presenting needs You will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks, identified as part of the service users' care plan or care pathways and delivering interventions as part of an initial offer to our service users. As a Wellbeing Practitioner you will be assigned to a PCN and will work closely with the PCN Mental Health Practitioner on advice/support for referrals.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To Be part of a daily Core Mental Health MDT referral meeting where all new referrals will be screened and allocated to the relevant Mental health practitioner/named worker.
- To undertake Mini DIALOG + and Full DIALOG +
- Carry clinical caseload of service users (of approximately 30 cases at any one time) for up to 6 weeks, seeing initial assessments within 4 weeks for DIALOG + or DIALOG+ care plan in line with the national performance indicator (KPI).
- To ensure that people referred for intervention are quickly and efficiently able to access the most appropriate treatment for their mental health difficulty
- Participate in co-running psychosocial and community focused groups as part of a rota and with oversight from psychology, complex care pathways and with the community engagement workers.
- Deliver 1:1 support/interventions based on an individual Dialog+ care plan, with short term outcomes for service users
- To work closely with the PCN Mental Health Practitioner on advice/support for
- To Work closely with the core teams to enable both the prevention of further access to Mental Health services as well as participate in the delivery of the discharge framework, supporting move on from service - supporting the continuity of care for a person recovery journey through services.
- To work with other clinicians, in providing effective, evidence based therapeutic care, to lead or support other clinicians with the development of care pathways.
- To help service users manage their symptoms, deliver evidence-based interventions and give advice and support on issues such as housing, benefits, education, employment, medication and social activities in the local area.
- To be proactive in ensuring service users receive the range of interventions they need in line with their care plan
- To participate fully in caseload supervision and management, to ensure that care plans are matched to need and service users are able to flow through pathways of care.
- To be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to the diverse and demanding nature of this
Communication & Information Management
- Maintain clear, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records on all patients in response to personally generated clinical observations, in accordance with professional standards and Trust policies.
- To liaise with other agencies in planning and assessing care needs associated with specified treatment pathways.
- To ensure that all communication takes place in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- To provide verbal and written communication with the multi-disciplinary team to co- ordinate effective service user care or service/clinical development, including referrals and sharing of care plans where appropriate to support integrated, patient-centered care, in line with Trust
- Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate methods are initiated to facilitate effective communication with patients and informal carers who may experience communication difficulties g. those who have mental health issues, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory impairment or those who require interpreters.
People (HR) Management
- Provide formal, ongoing clinical supervision and caseload management supervision to junior and less experienced community mental health staff and students, as directed.
- To take responsibility for receiving regular supervision in accordance with Trust
- To maintain a safe environment, escalating concerns and participating in health and safety reviews as required.
- To participate in implementation of policy to develop their
Patient Care
- To ensure compliance with statutory requirements and policies relating to The NHS & Community Care Act 1990, the Mental Health Act 1983, The Carers and Disabled Childrens Act 2000, The National Assistance Act 1984, the Care Act 2014 and other relevant current or future
Service Development
- To take a role in all team development activities and training
Systems and Equipment
- To be computer literate and be compliant with the Trusts IT
- To work in an agile way as per Trust
- To use the range of IT systems and software associated with the role
Effort, Mental and Environment
- To take responsibility for own learning and development including mandatory training, personal study, attending agreed courses and shadowing colleagues.
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work and participate in clinical trials/R&D activity as required.
- Contribute to service/clinical developments based on appropriate research Set, monitor and ensure maintenance of standards of care and clinical outcomes.
- Promote health and provide advice/education regarding physical and mental wellbeing to professionals, service users and the public in general.
- Receive regular, ongoing clinical and case management The post holder will be subject to periodic appraisal for their work performance review and objectives will be set on an annual basis between the post holder and their manager.
- To ensure that measurable high standards of registration and re-registration are maintained to include Codes of Professional Conduct.
The post holder will be required to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the post with due regard to confidentiality and the Trust policies on Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Smoking and may be required to work at alternative locations within the Mental Health Services of this Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To Be part of a daily Core Mental Health MDT referral meeting where all new referrals will be screened and allocated to the relevant Mental health practitioner/named worker.
- To undertake Mini DIALOG + and Full DIALOG +
- Carry clinical caseload of service users (of approximately 30 cases at any one time) for up to 6 weeks, seeing initial assessments within 4 weeks for DIALOG + or DIALOG+ care plan in line with the national performance indicator (KPI).
- To ensure that people referred for intervention are quickly and efficiently able to access the most appropriate treatment for their mental health difficulty
- Participate in co-running psychosocial and community focused groups as part of a rota and with oversight from psychology, complex care pathways and with the community engagement workers.
- Deliver 1:1 support/interventions based on an individual Dialog+ care plan, with short term outcomes for service users
- To work closely with the PCN Mental Health Practitioner on advice/support for
- To Work closely with the core teams to enable both the prevention of further access to Mental Health services as well as participate in the delivery of the discharge framework, supporting move on from service - supporting the continuity of care for a person recovery journey through services.
- To work with other clinicians, in providing effective, evidence based therapeutic care, to lead or support other clinicians with the development of care pathways.
- To help service users manage their symptoms, deliver evidence-based interventions and give advice and support on issues such as housing, benefits, education, employment, medication and social activities in the local area.
- To be proactive in ensuring service users receive the range of interventions they need in line with their care plan
- To participate fully in caseload supervision and management, to ensure that care plans are matched to need and service users are able to flow through pathways of care.
- To be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to the diverse and demanding nature of this
Communication & Information Management
- Maintain clear, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records on all patients in response to personally generated clinical observations, in accordance with professional standards and Trust policies.
- To liaise with other agencies in planning and assessing care needs associated with specified treatment pathways.
- To ensure that all communication takes place in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- To provide verbal and written communication with the multi-disciplinary team to co- ordinate effective service user care or service/clinical development, including referrals and sharing of care plans where appropriate to support integrated, patient-centered care, in line with Trust
- Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate methods are initiated to facilitate effective communication with patients and informal carers who may experience communication difficulties g. those who have mental health issues, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory impairment or those who require interpreters.
People (HR) Management
- Provide formal, ongoing clinical supervision and caseload management supervision to junior and less experienced community mental health staff and students, as directed.
- To take responsibility for receiving regular supervision in accordance with Trust
- To maintain a safe environment, escalating concerns and participating in health and safety reviews as required.
- To participate in implementation of policy to develop their
Patient Care
- To ensure compliance with statutory requirements and policies relating to The NHS & Community Care Act 1990, the Mental Health Act 1983, The Carers and Disabled Childrens Act 2000, The National Assistance Act 1984, the Care Act 2014 and other relevant current or future
Service Development
- To take a role in all team development activities and training
Systems and Equipment
- To be computer literate and be compliant with the Trusts IT
- To work in an agile way as per Trust
- To use the range of IT systems and software associated with the role
Effort, Mental and Environment
- To take responsibility for own learning and development including mandatory training, personal study, attending agreed courses and shadowing colleagues.
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work and participate in clinical trials/R&D activity as required.
- Contribute to service/clinical developments based on appropriate research Set, monitor and ensure maintenance of standards of care and clinical outcomes.
- Promote health and provide advice/education regarding physical and mental wellbeing to professionals, service users and the public in general.
- Receive regular, ongoing clinical and case management The post holder will be subject to periodic appraisal for their work performance review and objectives will be set on an annual basis between the post holder and their manager.
- To ensure that measurable high standards of registration and re-registration are maintained to include Codes of Professional Conduct.
The post holder will be required to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the post with due regard to confidentiality and the Trust policies on Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Smoking and may be required to work at alternative locations within the Mental Health Services of this Trust.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant Degree of qualification in Mental Health and registration to the relevant professional body DipSW/RMN/OT/Psychologist
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in Psychosocial Interventions with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
Essential
Essential
- Understanding of statutory policy relating to mental health care delivery including NICE guidance and the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Working with people with complex mental health problems. Understanding recovery in mental health settings
Essential
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working within a mental health setting with mental health patients/service users
Desirable
- At least 2 years experience working in a psycho-social way with a caseload of patients/service userss
Essential
Essential
- Flexible approach to work. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to use own initiative. Personable and amiable Clear and fluent communication within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Assessment skills in mental health settings. Planning and implementing outcome of referrals
Essential
Essential
- Flexible approach to work. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to use own initiative. Personable and amiable Clear and fluent communication within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant Degree of qualification in Mental Health and registration to the relevant professional body DipSW/RMN/OT/Psychologist
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in Psychosocial Interventions with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
Essential
Essential
- Understanding of statutory policy relating to mental health care delivery including NICE guidance and the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Working with people with complex mental health problems. Understanding recovery in mental health settings
Essential
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working within a mental health setting with mental health patients/service users
Desirable
- At least 2 years experience working in a psycho-social way with a caseload of patients/service userss
Essential
Essential
- Flexible approach to work. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to use own initiative. Personable and amiable Clear and fluent communication within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Assessment skills in mental health settings. Planning and implementing outcome of referrals
Essential
Essential
- Flexible approach to work. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to use own initiative. Personable and amiable Clear and fluent communication within a multidisciplinary team
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).
