Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Mental Health Practitioner at Older People Community Mental Health Services in Barnet. We are currently seeking a dedicated mental health practitioner (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist) to join our team at the Springwell Centre in Barnet, Hertfordshire as a duty worker.The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
This full-time position involves triaging referrals, having oversight of the duty inbox and providing assessments and treatment plans for older individuals with mental health and frailty concerns. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless transitions between primary and secondary care services for those with functional mental illness and dementia.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic mental health practitioner with a deep commitment to the well-being of our elderly population. Our service area covers the London Borough of Barnet, and we are located at the Springwell Centre within Barnet General Hospital.
Joining our team means gaining access to a wealth of multidisciplinary support, including Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Mental Health Nurses. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please contact Michael Benson at 0208 702 619.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to take responsibility for the triaging of referrals into the team. Identifying the care needs of older people referred into the services who are experiencing mental health challenges such as dementia and other mental health illness. The post holder will have a keen interest in working in a supportive multi-disciplinary setting with patients experiencing mental health difficulties to work as the first point of contact for the team. Historically the role of the duty worker was shared between care-coordinators on a rota basis but after a successful trial we are establishing this new role within the team as a sole, full-time, duty worker.
The role of Duty Worker in the CMHT is to support senior practitioners in the delivery of a safe and efficient diagnostic and treatment service. They will demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of people referred to the CMHT and their carers, families and also partner agencies. The post holder will always work to promote the safety and well-being of service users and their families/carers.
The post holder will offer pre-diagnostic screening as appropriate and support effective planning and coordination of specialist assessment, respond to incoming and identified risks and statutory duties that fall within the remit of a diagnostic and treatment service. The post holder will be expected to work from base at the Springwell Centre, Level1..
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder may be required to work at alternative locations within the Mental Health Services of this Trust.The post holder will work effectively under Service Integration with Social Care colleagues employed by the Local Authority, who will be employed under different terms and conditions of employment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Input and maintain clear, comprehensive and contemporaneous written records on all service users in accordance with registered professional and Trust policies, utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input all information and data to the RIO case management electronic / integrated notes and Framework as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder may be required to work at alternative locations within the Mental Health Services of this Trust.The post holder will work effectively under Service Integration with Social Care colleagues employed by the Local Authority, who will be employed under different terms and conditions of employment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Input and maintain clear, comprehensive and contemporaneous written records on all service users in accordance with registered professional and Trust policies, utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input all information and data to the RIO case management electronic / integrated notes and Framework as required.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 1st Level Registration (RMN, OT or Social Worker)
- Evidence of further post-registration education and training
Desirable
- Further training within the specialist area of Mental Health for the Older Person.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience, one of which will be as a practitioner at band 5, working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Ability to demonstrate transferable skills if currently working in another setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessment and implement risk management plans
- Ability to communicate effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to keep accurate notes on Patient information database such as (RIO).
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure in acute situations with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of current issues informing the Health Agenda
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Motivated, friendly with a good sense of humour.
- Ability to think and work flexibly to adapt to different approaches
Desirable
- Special interest in working with patients and carers
- Car driver/owner
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 1st Level Registration (RMN, OT or Social Worker)
- Evidence of further post-registration education and training
Desirable
- Further training within the specialist area of Mental Health for the Older Person.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience, one of which will be as a practitioner at band 5, working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Ability to demonstrate transferable skills if currently working in another setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessment and implement risk management plans
- Ability to communicate effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to keep accurate notes on Patient information database such as (RIO).
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure in acute situations with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of current issues informing the Health Agenda
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Motivated, friendly with a good sense of humour.
- Ability to think and work flexibly to adapt to different approaches
Desirable
- Special interest in working with patients and carers
- Car driver/owner
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).
