Job summary
CNWL has some exciting roles available in Milton Keynes - for the right people. Could you be one of them?
To improve the quality of care received by people with mental health needs in their local community, Adult Mental Health Community Services are delivered from a central location, called the Milton Keynes Community Mental Health Hub (MK MH Hub), based in Westcroft Health Centre.
The MK MH Hub brings together a wide range of mental health professionals working together as a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based health and social care interventions. With service users at its heart, our aim is to deliver excellent care at the right time with a mutual focus on recovery.
Within the Hub three separate pathways are defined (Psychosocial, Diagnostic and Condition Management, and Therapies) from which all service users are able to access interventions such as Peer Support, Individual Placement Support, Coaching, and/or Specialist Therapy, dependent on their individual needs. Interventions are delivered both as groups and individual 1:1 sessions.
Main duties of the job
The Hub works closely with third sector agencies including the Crisis Caf in Milton Keynes, as well as Milton Keynes University Hospital and the Local Authority. There are also opportunities for appropriately experienced staff to work in partnership with Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Services.
Post holders will need to:
- Have an excellent knowledge of Mental Health conditions, therapies and current mental health legislation.
- Demonstrate the ability to support and apply a holistic, person-centred, approach to assessing and supporting the health and social care needs of people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, who have been referred to the Hub.
About us
Were passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Practitioner (Band 7) in the High Intensity (Psychosocial) Pathway. Full time, 37.5 hours/week.
The successful applicant will be able to deliver care and treatment for high impact service users, presenting with a wide range of needs and complex risk presentations, as a member of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team within the MK MH Hub.
Senior Practitioner (Band 7). Team Leader role. Full time, 37.5 hours/week.
As a senior mental health practitioner, the successful applicant will be the Psychosocial Pathway Team Leader and part of the Hub management team providing support and supervision to staff. Working in collaboration with other Pathway Managers to ensure that care standards and proficiencies are met in line with the NHS Long Term Plan is a key part of this role.
Complex Emotional Needs Practitioner (Band 7). Clinical role. Full time, 37.5 hours/week.
The successful applicant will be able to deliver care and treatment for service users within the Complex Emotional Needs pathway, primarily supporting people diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Practitioner (Band 7) in the High Intensity (Psychosocial) Pathway. Full time, 37.5 hours/week.
The successful applicant will be able to deliver care and treatment for high impact service users, presenting with a wide range of needs and complex risk presentations, as a member of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team within the MK MH Hub.
Senior Practitioner (Band 7). Team Leader role. Full time, 37.5 hours/week.
As a senior mental health practitioner, the successful applicant will be the Psychosocial Pathway Team Leader and part of the Hub management team providing support and supervision to staff. Working in collaboration with other Pathway Managers to ensure that care standards and proficiencies are met in line with the NHS Long Term Plan is a key part of this role.
Complex Emotional Needs Practitioner (Band 7). Clinical role. Full time, 37.5 hours/week.
The successful applicant will be able to deliver care and treatment for service users within the Complex Emotional Needs pathway, primarily supporting people diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Core Profession (Mental Health Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist) and current live registration
- Mentor/Supervisor qualification i.e. 998 or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience of working in the field of mental health
- Experience of completing detailed risk assessments based on information from varied sources
- Experience of working in the community and working with a multi agency network
- Experience of supervising staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrate skills in conducting, evaluating audit research and clinical governance projects
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Core Profession (Mental Health Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist) and current live registration
- Mentor/Supervisor qualification i.e. 998 or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience of working in the field of mental health
- Experience of completing detailed risk assessments based on information from varied sources
- Experience of working in the community and working with a multi agency network
- Experience of supervising staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrate skills in conducting, evaluating audit research and clinical governance projects
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes
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).
