Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Mental Health (MH) Practitioner to join our Memory Service. This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and passionate Team working with a specialised client group.
You will not only be part of an established well integrated MH team including practitioners, psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrist, MH Support Worker and Social Workers.
We are motivated team providing a service-user focused, evidence-based diagnostic service for people with concerns about their memory and living in their own homes/care homes within the community. We seek to provide high quality and effective treatment, care and support which is informed by your professional body.
The post has opportunities to develop skills and knowledge via training and working alongside experienced practitioners and to be involved in service improvement.
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible but primarily based at Dementia Resource Centre, Peterborough.
Main duties of the job
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Mental health practitioners in the Integrated Care Team (Mental Health) will provide assessment and interventions for people with significant concerns about their memory.
Offer training, advice and guidance to colleagues in the neighbourhood teams on dementia and memory assessment.
Supervise and manage the junior mental health practitioners in the memory assessment service.
Work closely with the mental health integrated care team in order to provide an excellent mental health service.
*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Assessment of mental health needs
- Delivery of mental health interventions for both service users and their carers in accordance with mental health care pathways for memory assessment.
- To supervise and assess the use of prescribed medications according to professional guidelines and policies. To be familiar with therapeutic and side effects of prescribed medication and observe statutory and local policies in the prescribing, storage and administration of medications.
- To practice as a supplementary non-medical prescriber (with appropriate qualification) providing specialist advice in non-medical prescribing and medicine management policy in line with Trusts nonmedical prescribing policy.
- To offer guidance and support to colleagues within the neighbourhood team
- To contribute to local multi-disciplinary team reviews and care planning for identified service users
- To work closely with colleagues in the mental health integrated care team and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team to ensure smooth transitions of care and joint work.
- Ability to work flexible including working outside core hours if clinically required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Assessment of mental health needs
- Delivery of mental health interventions for both service users and their carers in accordance with mental health care pathways for memory assessment.
- To supervise and assess the use of prescribed medications according to professional guidelines and policies. To be familiar with therapeutic and side effects of prescribed medication and observe statutory and local policies in the prescribing, storage and administration of medications.
- To practice as a supplementary non-medical prescriber (with appropriate qualification) providing specialist advice in non-medical prescribing and medicine management policy in line with Trusts nonmedical prescribing policy.
- To offer guidance and support to colleagues within the neighbourhood team
- To contribute to local multi-disciplinary team reviews and care planning for identified service users
- To work closely with colleagues in the mental health integrated care team and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team to ensure smooth transitions of care and joint work.
- Ability to work flexible including working outside core hours if clinically required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registered qualification (Registered mental health nurse, Social Worker or Occupational therapist)
- Training in supervision and appraisal
Desirable
- Post qualifying training
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in working within a mental health service
- Experience of working with older people with mental health needs
- Experience of clinical and managerial supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with an older people's community mental health service.
- Have a lived experience of mental health challenges
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Excellent clinical skill in assessment and interventions for common mental health conditions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to summarise information and communicate with colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working with nursing home and care providers
- Experience as safeguarding lead
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Excellent understanding of statutory framework and care commissioning including: safeguarding, commissioning of care and Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity act
Physical
Essential
- Ability to travel in the community
- Ability to sit for sustained periods of time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registered qualification (Registered mental health nurse, Social Worker or Occupational therapist)
- Training in supervision and appraisal
Desirable
- Post qualifying training
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in working within a mental health service
- Experience of working with older people with mental health needs
- Experience of clinical and managerial supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with an older people's community mental health service.
- Have a lived experience of mental health challenges
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Excellent clinical skill in assessment and interventions for common mental health conditions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to summarise information and communicate with colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working with nursing home and care providers
- Experience as safeguarding lead
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Excellent understanding of statutory framework and care commissioning including: safeguarding, commissioning of care and Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity act
Physical
Essential
- Ability to travel in the community
- Ability to sit for sustained periods of time
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).
