Job summary
SABP are seeking to recruit a qualified OT or Nurse to work as part of our Integrated
Care Team within primary care, supporting people with long-term physical and MH issues in Guildford/Waverley.
You will have a minimum of 2 yrs experience
working within community mental health services and possess an ability to work
autonomously within a primary care community setting.
You will be able to facilitate MH/cognitive assessments and formulate diagnosis, treatment/post diagnostic
plans with the Consultant Psychiatrist. Facilitating a
person-centred, psychosocial approach to practice, enabling independence and
avoiding hospital admissions. Excellent risk assessment and
communication are an essential skill set, problem solving and signpost to other services, if appropriate.
An ability
to foster excellent relationships between PC and secondary care services, with a high standard of care provision for the person using our
service/carer/family members.
You will gain
experience of working across PC teams, and associated
services/agencies, where you will share your knowledge and skills via facilitation of MH training sessions. You will access training/development opportunities facilitated by PC and secondary care colleagues.
You will be well
supported by your manager and consultant psychiatrist via regular
supervision sessions.
If you would like to know more
about this post, please contact Ivana Flitton.
We look forward to hearing from
you!
Main duties of the job
Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) aim to
provide better care to people with co-morbid long-term physical health and
primary care mental health conditions who are under the care of the integrated
community teams.
- Work as
part of an integrated team in supporting people with long-term physical
and mental health issues to maximise individuals independence and
well-being
- To screen
MH referrals and attend MDT meetings within primary care.
- Support
families/carers to develop their understanding of mental health
conditions.
- To help
prevent unplanned acute hospital admissions and excessive use of GPs and
emergency services.
- Support
staff within integrated care teams to identify, understand and manage the
interplay between mental health and long-term physical health conditions via clinical practice and informal training.
- Liaise
closely with secondary MH services to ensure care is person
centred and avoid duplication of services.
- Maximise choice and support people to remain
independent for as long as possible
- Early
identification and interventions for MH problems, preventing
unnecessary reliance on secondary and acute care
- Timely
and co-ordinated response to peoples needs
- Signpost
people to the right help/service.
- Raising
awareness of MH issues and associated challenges.
- Accept MH referrals from Milford and Haslemere
hospitals.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integrated Care Team Guildford/Waverley
Offer
high quality mental health assessment to people with comorbid physical and MH needs, (functional and organic) and often with frailty under the
care of the integrated care team. Inclusive of people living in their own home, care/nursing home/within a
community hospital setting. Providing individualised short-term input .
Assess
those with cognitive impairment and with clinical supervision- provide
diagnosis if identified/post-diagnostic support to individuals/carers/families.
Work to increase awareness
and recognition of mental health/dementia issues affecting adults and their
families/carers.
Develop
and deliver education, supporting colleagues in the management
of patients with primary care MH issues and/or dementia within the integrated team and other supporting services.
Provide
expert support for patients/families/carers within the Primary Care integrated team and require specialist MH support.
To work
with colleagues to develop and manage integrated health and social care patient
pathways that bridge primary, secondary, and acute in-patient care/offer
alternative options for support to patients/carers.
link with Liaison Psychiatry and acute hospital colleagues, supporting
the timely discharge of people from acute settings.
Key
Relationships:
GPs
Community
Matrons
Other members
of the integrated team
Acute
hospital staff/liaison psychiatry
CMHT/CMHRS
Social
Services
Out of
Hours providers including Seam
Voluntary
Sector
ICO
Manager/line manager
Consultant
Psychiatrist
To provide excellent documentation and risk assessments.
To represent the integrated Care Team/SABP at multi agency meetings.
To maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.
To attend clinical and managerial supervision as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integrated Care Team Guildford/Waverley
Offer
high quality mental health assessment to people with comorbid physical and MH needs, (functional and organic) and often with frailty under the
care of the integrated care team. Inclusive of people living in their own home, care/nursing home/within a
community hospital setting. Providing individualised short-term input .
Assess
those with cognitive impairment and with clinical supervision- provide
diagnosis if identified/post-diagnostic support to individuals/carers/families.
Work to increase awareness
and recognition of mental health/dementia issues affecting adults and their
families/carers.
Develop
and deliver education, supporting colleagues in the management
of patients with primary care MH issues and/or dementia within the integrated team and other supporting services.
Provide
expert support for patients/families/carers within the Primary Care integrated team and require specialist MH support.
To work
with colleagues to develop and manage integrated health and social care patient
pathways that bridge primary, secondary, and acute in-patient care/offer
alternative options for support to patients/carers.
link with Liaison Psychiatry and acute hospital colleagues, supporting
the timely discharge of people from acute settings.
Key
Relationships:
GPs
Community
Matrons
Other members
of the integrated team
Acute
hospital staff/liaison psychiatry
CMHT/CMHRS
Social
Services
Out of
Hours providers including Seam
Voluntary
Sector
ICO
Manager/line manager
Consultant
Psychiatrist
To provide excellent documentation and risk assessments.
To represent the integrated Care Team/SABP at multi agency meetings.
To maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.
To attend clinical and managerial supervision as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Mentor Course or recognized alternative, e.g.998
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Educated to level 3 Dual nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience at a senior clinical level
- Working knowledge of current, person-centred models of care
- Experience of working with people with comorbid physical and mental health difficulties
- Able to clinically manage adults and older adults health requirements
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty
- Knowledge and experience of the NMC Code of Conduct/HCPC
- Demonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health problems and dementia
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working in the community
Desirable
- Experience of autonomous working.
- Experience of facilitating informal training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Mentor Course or recognized alternative, e.g.998
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Educated to level 3 Dual nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience at a senior clinical level
- Working knowledge of current, person-centred models of care
- Experience of working with people with comorbid physical and mental health difficulties
- Able to clinically manage adults and older adults health requirements
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty
- Knowledge and experience of the NMC Code of Conduct/HCPC
- Demonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health problems and dementia
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working in the community
Desirable
- Experience of autonomous working.
- Experience of facilitating informal training.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
