Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Practitioner

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL:

Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

Manage a case load within the Crisis Resolution /Home Treatment Team

Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions/ home treatments within the most appropriate setting in accordance with the service users and/or carers needs. Complete Gatekeeping for all Inpatient admission requests across Merseyside. Assess whether users can be managed safely within the community promoting quicker recovery. Assess Risks and collaboratively develop safety plans with users/carers. Ensure effective liaison with inpatient units across the Trust to facilitate early discharges or to undertake reviews of those users placed out of area. Act as the Duty Practitioner /2nd Duty, as part of a rotational roster.

Fully participate in ECC undertaking a care-coordinator role as appropriate

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Named Nurse as required.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required.

Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence.

MANAGERIAL:

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the team.

Actively participate in service development

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination.

Assist in the maintenance of an accurate up to date information system and routinely provide information relating to clinical activity.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment and service schedules, and ensure regular maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required

Participate in managerial supervision.

Appropriate participation in Managing Performance of staff as required.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Support the process to ensure all relevant staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan.

Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake appropriate continuing professional development.

Organise and undertake teaching where appropriate.

Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required.

Provide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles.

Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT:

Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research-based practice.

Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC or HPCP register and hold a current registration.
• Qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social work required

VALUES

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of mentorship and supervision and coordination of staff.
• Experience of Care Planning process
• Working in a multi-agency framework
• Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
• Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
• Recovery Model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant National policies and guidance
• Mental Capacity
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Clinical Supervision
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection.
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• Ability to delegate and coordinate
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
• Able to maintain accurate and up to date records
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Effective time & workload management
• Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
• IT skills
• Flexible approach to working
• Commitment to effective teamwork
• Commitment to service development
• Good time management
• Demonstrate continuous professional development
• Ability to travel in the course of performing duties.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).