Job summary
This is an exciting and unique opportunities to work at the cutting edge of preventative mental health services for young people. Following the success of the award-winning Outreach and Support in South London (OASIS) Service (a preventative mental health service for young people At Risk of Psychosis). We are setting up an OASIS for young people At Risk of Bipolar (OASIS BAR), OASIS BAR will be a brand new Multi-Disciplinary service, providing innovative assessment and interventions to improve outcomes for young people identified as at risk of developing bipolar disorder.
The roles would be suited to those wishing to gain experience of service development, leadership of a small team, and early intervention. With strong links to the IoPPN to ensure effective integration of research and clinical work.
OASIS-BAR will deliver an extensive community engagement program to non-statutory health services such as faith groups, colleges, universities, members of the public and other voluntary sector providers. Aiming to raise awareness and increase understanding about mental health in order to reduce stigma and encourage young people to seek help as early as possible during the early phases of bipolar disorders.
To our best knowledge, OASIS-BAR is the first specialised community mental health service for preventing the onset of bipolar disorders that has been set up in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
To lead , coordinate and support the core aims of the OASIS BAR service
* To detect bipolar at risk features in fragile young people and reduce their disability
*To prevent the onset of a first episode of bipolar disorders in vulnerable people with a bipolar at risk state
*To improve outcomes if such an illness develops by reducing the duration of the untreated disorder and optimising pathways to care
*You will directly supervise a muti-disciplinary team including assistant and senior psychologists, keyworkers, consultant psychiatrists, specialist registrars and a team leader.
*You will ensure the efficient triage, assessment and allocation of referrals.
*You will maintain an overview of the safe and effective work of the team ensuring the continuous flow of service-users through the system.
*You will ensure and enhance liaison with the Lambeth Alliance partnership including GP practices, non-statutory health services such as faith groups, colleges, universities, members of the public and other voluntary sector providers.
*You will oversee safe working practices and effective agile working directives for the team as a whole
About us
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
1) Set, monitor and evaluate overall standards of care and practice in the team in liaison with the Service Manager and other agencies with an emphasis on specialist assessment and treatment of people at high risk of developing bipolar disorder. Oversee a service user's care pathway, utilising available resources and Patient Journey framework and lead the team in its implementation. Ensure systems are in place to support user and carer-centred involvement in the planning and provision of care. Ensure that all service users are made aware of, encouraged, and assisted to use all services available to them.
2) Ensure that all clinical practice is developed using up to date evidence base, ensuring that all staff have the appropriate skill base and supporting mechanisms to access training to work with the service user group. Ensure that all practices and interactions in the team are based on the preservation and respect of service users dignity, individual and cultural identity, wishes (whenever possible) and are in accordance with the maintenance of individuals independence.
3) Ensure that staff receive regular supervision and appraisal, and are offered essential and developmental training in accordance with their personal development plans, and the needs of the service. Ensure that all staff are aware of the standards of professional behaviour expected by the Trust.
4) Ensure that the requirements of all mental health legislation are met with particular regard to the Mental Health Act 1983 (including amendments and Code of Practice) and Community Care Legislation (eg. National Service Frameworks, Child and Adult safeguarding). Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and involve them in all relevant day to day decisions, strategy and business planning, and maintain close liaison with the Service Manager and Clinical Director when difficulties arise.
5) Ensure an effective programme of early detection across the communities served by the team, including primary care services and other community agencies as appropriate. Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate, and with Primary care services. Ensure a system of collecting data to evidence activity by the team and outcomes for service users in order to enable reviews of service efficacy and future planning.
6) Ensure team finances are managed within allocated budget, including recruitment of staff. Identify and deal with cost pressures which may have an impact on the financial expenditure of the team.
7) Maintain the efficient use of staffing resources in the team, ensuring that staffing levels are safe, appropriate and contain the necessary skill mix. Improving Working Lives within the confines of a safe service. The post-holder will ensure that each member of staff is fully aware of their responsibilities and has a personal development plan which is based on a balance between the needs of the individual and the service. Manage the overall development of the team, encouraging staff to contribute their views and ideas as appropriate. Implement all Trust policies and Human Resource Management, and ensure staff are aware of how to access this information. Delegate duties and responsibilities to other staff as appropriate to assist in the operation of the service and to aid the development of individual staff.
8) Develop and maintain procedures that result in good communication between the multidisciplinary team and other agencies. Organise and chair relevant meetings involving other agencies, patients and carers when necessary to facilitate good communication. The post-holder will lead the team in setting, implementing and monitoring realistic and achievable objectives in accordance with the aims and objectives of the service. Attend meetings and forums, representing the team at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service. Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the team and other departments or agencies is of a high standard both in its content and presentation. Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorised personnel and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Ensure that administrative staff are aware of the importance of the collection of statistical data and ensure that this is collected and stored in an accurate and timely fashion.
9) Promote a culture that facilitates research and ensure that the integration of research and clinical practice is optimal.
10) This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
1) Set, monitor and evaluate overall standards of care and practice in the team in liaison with the Service Manager and other agencies with an emphasis on specialist assessment and treatment of people at high risk of developing bipolar disorder. Oversee a service user's care pathway, utilising available resources and Patient Journey framework and lead the team in its implementation. Ensure systems are in place to support user and carer-centred involvement in the planning and provision of care. Ensure that all service users are made aware of, encouraged, and assisted to use all services available to them.
2) Ensure that all clinical practice is developed using up to date evidence base, ensuring that all staff have the appropriate skill base and supporting mechanisms to access training to work with the service user group. Ensure that all practices and interactions in the team are based on the preservation and respect of service users dignity, individual and cultural identity, wishes (whenever possible) and are in accordance with the maintenance of individuals independence.
3) Ensure that staff receive regular supervision and appraisal, and are offered essential and developmental training in accordance with their personal development plans, and the needs of the service. Ensure that all staff are aware of the standards of professional behaviour expected by the Trust.
4) Ensure that the requirements of all mental health legislation are met with particular regard to the Mental Health Act 1983 (including amendments and Code of Practice) and Community Care Legislation (eg. National Service Frameworks, Child and Adult safeguarding). Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and involve them in all relevant day to day decisions, strategy and business planning, and maintain close liaison with the Service Manager and Clinical Director when difficulties arise.
5) Ensure an effective programme of early detection across the communities served by the team, including primary care services and other community agencies as appropriate. Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate, and with Primary care services. Ensure a system of collecting data to evidence activity by the team and outcomes for service users in order to enable reviews of service efficacy and future planning.
6) Ensure team finances are managed within allocated budget, including recruitment of staff. Identify and deal with cost pressures which may have an impact on the financial expenditure of the team.
7) Maintain the efficient use of staffing resources in the team, ensuring that staffing levels are safe, appropriate and contain the necessary skill mix. Improving Working Lives within the confines of a safe service. The post-holder will ensure that each member of staff is fully aware of their responsibilities and has a personal development plan which is based on a balance between the needs of the individual and the service. Manage the overall development of the team, encouraging staff to contribute their views and ideas as appropriate. Implement all Trust policies and Human Resource Management, and ensure staff are aware of how to access this information. Delegate duties and responsibilities to other staff as appropriate to assist in the operation of the service and to aid the development of individual staff.
8) Develop and maintain procedures that result in good communication between the multidisciplinary team and other agencies. Organise and chair relevant meetings involving other agencies, patients and carers when necessary to facilitate good communication. The post-holder will lead the team in setting, implementing and monitoring realistic and achievable objectives in accordance with the aims and objectives of the service. Attend meetings and forums, representing the team at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service. Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the team and other departments or agencies is of a high standard both in its content and presentation. Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorised personnel and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Ensure that administrative staff are aware of the importance of the collection of statistical data and ensure that this is collected and stored in an accurate and timely fashion.
9) Promote a culture that facilitates research and ensure that the integration of research and clinical practice is optimal.
10) This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered practitioner: RMN/SW/OT
Desirable
- First or Masters degree
- Post-qualifying training in early intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in early intervention/ bipolar disorder services/ mood and personality disorders/ CAMHS
- Experience of working in the community and case management
- Experience of partnership working with the voluntary sector and other parts of statutory services
- Experience of assessment and management of risk factors presenting in the individual service user, their community and surroundings
- Experience of undertaking detailed clinical and psycho-social assessments and identifying safe and appropriate follow up actions
Desirable
- Previous experiences as a team lead.
- Experience of family work
- Experience of working with younger adults/CAMHS services
- Experience of group work
- Experience of delivering or being involved in health promotion workshops
Knowledge / skills
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health disorders and relevant evidence-based intervention strategies/models
- Understanding of the evidence base that supports early intervention approaches
- Understanding of public health and preventative strategies
- Knowledge of national guidelines for early intervention and prodromal services
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of delivering low intensity CBT informed interventions for depression, anxiety, personality disorders and/or coping with unusual experiences such as voices and delusions
- Knowledge of early detection and at risk mental state (ARMS)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered practitioner: RMN/SW/OT
Desirable
- First or Masters degree
- Post-qualifying training in early intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in early intervention/ bipolar disorder services/ mood and personality disorders/ CAMHS
- Experience of working in the community and case management
- Experience of partnership working with the voluntary sector and other parts of statutory services
- Experience of assessment and management of risk factors presenting in the individual service user, their community and surroundings
- Experience of undertaking detailed clinical and psycho-social assessments and identifying safe and appropriate follow up actions
Desirable
- Previous experiences as a team lead.
- Experience of family work
- Experience of working with younger adults/CAMHS services
- Experience of group work
- Experience of delivering or being involved in health promotion workshops
Knowledge / skills
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health disorders and relevant evidence-based intervention strategies/models
- Understanding of the evidence base that supports early intervention approaches
- Understanding of public health and preventative strategies
- Knowledge of national guidelines for early intervention and prodromal services
Desirable
- Knowledge / experience of delivering low intensity CBT informed interventions for depression, anxiety, personality disorders and/or coping with unusual experiences such as voices and delusions
- Knowledge of early detection and at risk mental state (ARMS)
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).
