Job summary
Emergency services are receiving increasing volumes of calls for individuals presenting with acute Mental Heath Issues in the community. A significant proportion of emergency services resource is being used to support individuals struggling with their mental health, who often present with complex issues that require further assessment and ongoing support.
The Mental Health Joint Response Vehicles (MHJRV) are a joint partnership between Pennine Care Foundation Trust and GMP, with support from NWAS.
Emergency services are receiving increasing volumes of calls for individuals presenting with acute Mental Heath Issues in the community. A significant proportion of emergency services resource is being used to support individuals struggling with their mental health, who often present with complex issues that require further assessment and ongoing support.
The Mental Health Joint Response Vehicles (MHJRV) are a joint partnership between Pennine Care Foundation Trust and GMP, with support from NWAS.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the MHJRV to provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from GMP and NWAS.
- To support service users to access the right care at the right time in the least restrictive way, reducing system pressures across emergency services, our locality EDs and S136 suites.
- To provide urgent triage of services users mental health needs in the community.
- To complete mental health assessments following triage for those presenting with acute mental health needs.
- To strengthen working relationships between agencies on the front line providing mutual education and sharing incite into available local resource and support for local services users.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To triage the patients mental health needs and aid access to the appropriate service.
- To undertake bio-psycho social assessment for people presenting with acute mental health needs.
- To help manage any presenting risks and liaise with any family and agencies as needed.
- To formulate a risk management plan and safety plan in collaboration with the service user.
- Screening for physical health issues and intoxication.
- Completion of relevant documentation to evidence decision making on scene.
- Supporting GMP officer in the decision making where conveyance to ED/detention under S136 (As per MHA) deemed to be the most appropriate course of action.
- Safeguarding vulnerable persons.
- To participate in the service development of the team and take part in team business and practice
- To ensure adherence to operational policies and participate in audits to monitor quality of care.
- To identify with GMP/NWAS with follow up for persistent mental health presenters.
- Adhering to documentation standards that support recording for PCFT, the police and NWAS.
- To support recording of performance information and to look for opportunities to support the role for ongoing service development.
This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To triage the patients mental health needs and aid access to the appropriate service.
- To undertake bio-psycho social assessment for people presenting with acute mental health needs.
- To help manage any presenting risks and liaise with any family and agencies as needed.
- To formulate a risk management plan and safety plan in collaboration with the service user.
- Screening for physical health issues and intoxication.
- Completion of relevant documentation to evidence decision making on scene.
- Supporting GMP officer in the decision making where conveyance to ED/detention under S136 (As per MHA) deemed to be the most appropriate course of action.
- Safeguarding vulnerable persons.
- To participate in the service development of the team and take part in team business and practice
- To ensure adherence to operational policies and participate in audits to monitor quality of care.
- To identify with GMP/NWAS with follow up for persistent mental health presenters.
- Adhering to documentation standards that support recording for PCFT, the police and NWAS.
- To support recording of performance information and to look for opportunities to support the role for ongoing service development.
This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker equivalent.
- Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete
- Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Formal teaching qualification
- Further training in brief psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs
- Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of providing supervision to junior staff
Desirable
- Adult acute mental health work experience
- Experienced in the use of outcome measures such as CORE, PHQ9 and GAD7
- Experience of working with a recovery model of care
- Experience of gatekeeping
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation
- Awareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills.
- Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
- Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comprehensive I.T Skills
- Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training
- Skills in the area of audit or research
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker equivalent.
- Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete
- Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Formal teaching qualification
- Further training in brief psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs
- Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of providing supervision to junior staff
Desirable
- Adult acute mental health work experience
- Experienced in the use of outcome measures such as CORE, PHQ9 and GAD7
- Experience of working with a recovery model of care
- Experience of gatekeeping
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation
- Awareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills.
- Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
- Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comprehensive I.T Skills
- Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training
- Skills in the area of audit or research
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).
