Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to continue their professional development within the Living Well Team in Bury.
You will be supporting and, playing a key part in, the establishment of the new service model. The Living Well Team offers a new way of working and engaging with residents of the borough.
The Practitioner will be embedded in one of our neighborhoods and be a part of a small team delivering interventions in the area.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve participating in regular MDT Discussions to screen, formulate and provide care for the residents of your neighborhood.
Working closely with partner services and third-sector organisations the role will involve screening referrals, offering holistic assessments, brief interventions and formulation at a primary care level.
It will also incorporate offering assessments to local residents presenting with acute distress and developing risk formulation and management plans.
It will involve functioning as a Duty Worker, offering specialist advice and support to external agencies, such as GP's, Social Work Teams and third-sector colleagues.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / RNMH / Social Worker equivalent
- Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Further training in brief interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Significant 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 multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Primary care mental health work experience
- Experience of screening referrals
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 psycho-social assessment and risk assessment / management processes
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Formulation Skills
- Ability to construct effective care and risk management plans
- Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions
- Comprehensive I.T Skills
- Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / RNMH / Social Worker equivalent
- Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete
- Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable
- Further training in brief interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Significant 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 multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Primary care mental health work experience
- Experience of screening referrals
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 psycho-social assessment and risk assessment / management processes
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Formulation Skills
- Ability to construct effective care and risk management plans
- Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions
- Comprehensive I.T Skills
- Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff.
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).
