Job summary
The Position involves working with a demanding client group of personality disordered offenders. Therefore you will be given the opportunity and expected to attend regular participation in staff support, reflective practice and individual supervision.
You must be able to physically respond efficiently and confidently to a crisis ie be able to assist in the delivery of first aid, or employ de-escalation techniques which you will have completed training during your induction to the trust
You will work under the direct and indirect supervision and guidance of the nursing and Psychology team to implement care with a group of offenders with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder, maintaining their dignity, privacy and choice, treating them with respect at all times.
Main duties of the job
The senior Psychosocial Therapist support worker role is sitting in the middle by given support to nurses by working as a security nurses, responding to emergencies within the unit on a rotational basis, facilitating enhance observation, escorting patients either for hospital appointments or section 17 leave. The Senior Psychosocial Therapist Support worker will also support Psychologist by facilitating groups, therapeutic 1:1, mentoring patients and support in the completion of HCR-20.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment,science and research, and training. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
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
- Your Detailed duties during a shift may involve working as a security nurse or as a response person for the ward in the even of a crisis from the other wards
- You will escort service users on section 17 leave or on hospital appointment or to group activities. therapies
- You will be part of a team assessing service users mental and physical health promptly, reporting observations to the nurse in charge and provide care in accordance with individual service users care plans.
- Dynamic risk assessment and feedback your observations to the multi disciplinary team
- When required, you will have the opportunity to contribute to psychological interventions under the supervision of a registered professional
- You will be expected to take part in a regular monthly supervision and appraisal, and contribute to the wellbeing of the team by supporting other team members and treating all colleagues with dignity and respect
- You will as part of a team in a professional manner, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users, carers and staff, exchanging appropriate information with service users, carers and other team members on a regular basis maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
- You will undertake any other reasonable duties as directed and are responsible for using supplies and equipment cost effectively and monitoring stock levels on a day to day basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Your Detailed duties during a shift may involve working as a security nurse or as a response person for the ward in the even of a crisis from the other wards
- You will escort service users on section 17 leave or on hospital appointment or to group activities. therapies
- You will be part of a team assessing service users mental and physical health promptly, reporting observations to the nurse in charge and provide care in accordance with individual service users care plans.
- Dynamic risk assessment and feedback your observations to the multi disciplinary team
- When required, you will have the opportunity to contribute to psychological interventions under the supervision of a registered professional
- You will be expected to take part in a regular monthly supervision and appraisal, and contribute to the wellbeing of the team by supporting other team members and treating all colleagues with dignity and respect
- You will as part of a team in a professional manner, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users, carers and staff, exchanging appropriate information with service users, carers and other team members on a regular basis maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
- You will undertake any other reasonable duties as directed and are responsible for using supplies and equipment cost effectively and monitoring stock levels on a day to day basis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Education to GCSE level or above/equivalent
Desirable
- Psychology degree /equivalent/ or higher
Experience
Essential
- Working within mental health
- Working within an inpatient setting
- Awareness of personality disorder
Desirable
- Worked with Personality Disorder Patients
- Training in other specific interventions e.g. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn and understand the personality disorder client group and bring experience to develop the service
Desirable
- Some understanding of care planning principles
- Experience of facilitating groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Education to GCSE level or above/equivalent
Desirable
- Psychology degree /equivalent/ or higher
Experience
Essential
- Working within mental health
- Working within an inpatient setting
- Awareness of personality disorder
Desirable
- Worked with Personality Disorder Patients
- Training in other specific interventions e.g. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn and understand the personality disorder client group and bring experience to develop the service
Desirable
- Some understanding of care planning principles
- Experience of facilitating groups
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bethlem Hospital, River House Waddon Ward
Monks Ochard Road Bechenham
London
BR3 3BX
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
