Job summary
About the team:
Lewisham CMHT N3 is an integrated multi-disciplinary service, integrated with Lewisham Social Care and providing a broad range of evidence based treatments and interventions for service users with complex mental health needs.
The service recently piloted the new community transformation model in Lewisham, which has now been adopted throughout the borough. The transformation of Lewisham community services, made possible by increased investment in our services, is about enhancing our quality service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services and enhancing staff morale and in meeting the NHS Long Term Plan.
It is an exciting time to join Lewisham and to get involved in in improved ways of working.
We value diversity and want our teams to represent our population in Lewisham
We are currently seeking to fill 3 posts, which are full time 37.5 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
We are looking for enthusiastic Community Mental Health Practitioner who will grow and develop within the CMHT N3 at Churchdown. The post holders will carry a caseload of service users in the local community who have complex mental health difficulties, and work with their carers where applicable. The post holders must be able to formulate flexible, robust and holistic care plans with service users and/or carers, to work well under pressure, be experienced in dynamic risk assessment, and to have excellent communication skills.
The post holders will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with different professionals sharing diverse knowledge, skills and expertise.
You will use you own knowledge and skills to ensure that service users receive high quality and outstanding care. In addition to bringing your own knowledge and skills, you will ensure that service users access the diverse expertise and resources within the team to ensure that they receive the right care at the right time.
You will empower service users, offering place-based care and supporting them with developing and maintaining community links. Your will work with colleagues within CMHT N3 to facilitate step up and stepdown transitions as appropriate.
We encourage you to apply if you are experienced and passionate about enabling people with lived experience of mental health problems to live fulfilling lives.
About us
About the location:
You will be based at Churchdown Mental Health Centre, 1a Churchdown, Bromley, BR1 5PS.
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and a short ride from the station closest to the CMHT - Bellingham railway station. We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. Its important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
We look forward to receiving your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. Its important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
We look forward to receiving your application
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Mentorship qualification and or Practice Educator / Assessor training)
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence-based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Experience of continuous professional development
- Experience as a preceptor/Mentor (Practice educator / assessor)
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation
- Understanding of Care Co-ordination under CPA
Desirable
- Experience of Interagency working
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting practice development in the clinical area
- Awareness/knowledge of the issues surrounding social inclusion for mental health service users
Other Requirements
Essential
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
- Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organisation and demonstrates values of trust and NHS
- Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required
- Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
- Skills in clinical assessment/baseline mental health assessment
- Skills in risk assessment and risk management and crisis management
- Ability to involve service users in their care
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
- Approachable
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others
- Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- IT skills
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Mentorship qualification and or Practice Educator / Assessor training)
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence-based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Experience of continuous professional development
- Experience as a preceptor/Mentor (Practice educator / assessor)
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation
- Understanding of Care Co-ordination under CPA
Desirable
- Experience of Interagency working
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting practice development in the clinical area
- Awareness/knowledge of the issues surrounding social inclusion for mental health service users
Other Requirements
Essential
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
- Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organisation and demonstrates values of trust and NHS
- Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required
- Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
- Skills in clinical assessment/baseline mental health assessment
- Skills in risk assessment and risk management and crisis management
- Ability to involve service users in their care
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
- Approachable
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others
- Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- IT skills
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework
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).
