Job summary
Community mental health services in York are changing and we have a rare and exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse, occupational therapist or social worker to join us and be part of the journey.
Community mental health teams form the core of mental health services in York and community practitioners lead the delivery of treatment for people with complex mental health problems in their own homes and local area.
Main duties of the job
The community practitioner will act as lead professional for a caseload of people with complex mental health problems including psychosis, mood disorders, eating disorders and complex trauma. Working alongside an experienced and skilled multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will work independently and under supervision to assess, plan, implement and review people's care plans and ensure that the right care is being delivered at the right time and in the right way. There will also be times when you will be working as the team duty responder, where you will develop skills in risk assessment and crisis management in a community setting.
About us
The successful candidate will have access to regular clinical supervision, management supervision and appraisal, team group supervision and development opportunities. Developing skills and knowledge in an area of special interest is encouraged and we would particularly welcome candidates who would be keen to work with people who experience eating difficulties and become a leader in this area of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary focus of the job is acting as lead professional for a caseload of people with complex mental health problems. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to deliver psychologically informed interventions under the supervision of the multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary focus of the job is acting as lead professional for a caseload of people with complex mental health problems. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to deliver psychologically informed interventions under the supervision of the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health.
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in a community setting
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision.
- Research and development methodology.
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale).
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale).
- Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health.
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in a community setting
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision.
- Research and development methodology.
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale).
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale).
- Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
- Presentation skills
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
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).
