Job summary
The post holder will work within a newly established service forming part of the wider Liaison & Diversion services across Lancashire and Cumbria.
The role of the MHTR Wellbeing Practitioner is to work with people who have been convicted of offences that appear to be an associated with an unmet psychological need or problem. The post holder will have detailed knowledge and the practical skills, in order to carry out assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions with this client group, and they will be expected to be able to evaluate their work.
The role will be to provide low level psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and learning difficulties.
The post holder will be expected to work in a range of settings including work from Local Magistrates Courts and a range of Health, Social care and Probation Premises with a locality/area and therefore travel is an integral part of the post. The post holder will also be expected to provide domiciliary visits where required and must have a flexible approach in order to facilitate therapeutic sessions in a variety of accommodation.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake brief triage assessment of clients including appropriateness of the referral and gain patient consent: assessments will include identification of mental health vulnerabilities, substance misuse needs, alongside barriers that may impact on the patient's ability/motivation to engage with sessional psychological interventions
- Where screening and/or triage assessment identifies complexity and heightened risk, the MHTR Practitioner will initially seek support and advice from the Clinical Lead/Qualified Psychologist or if not available L&D Specialist Practitioner.
- To gather pertinent information from a variety of sources, including; the service user, Liaison & Diversion, Pre-sentence report writer, referrer, Defence Solicitor and other Health and Social Care records.
- Obtain valid consent for healthcare interventions (with MHTR service and to support any onward referrals and recommendations).
- Undertake psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, and others involved in the clients care, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation of treatment plans under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.
- oBACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability
- oKnowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools
- oKnowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others
- oKnowledge of appropriate health and social care interventions
Experience
Essential
- oWorking with people with complex needs for a number of years either whilst studying or post qualification
- oDelivering a range of therapies and interventions
- oLone working
- oInitial Assessment of Health and Social Needs
personal
Essential
- oCommitment to equality and diversity
- oCommitment to attend training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAble to demonstrative creative approaches to problems
- oAbility to recognise system barriers and utilise effective communication strategies to overcome and develop relationships
- oSkills in engaging hard to reach individuals oSkills in active listening
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.
- oBACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability
- oKnowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools
- oKnowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others
- oKnowledge of appropriate health and social care interventions
Experience
Essential
- oWorking with people with complex needs for a number of years either whilst studying or post qualification
- oDelivering a range of therapies and interventions
- oLone working
- oInitial Assessment of Health and Social Needs
personal
Essential
- oCommitment to equality and diversity
- oCommitment to attend training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAble to demonstrative creative approaches to problems
- oAbility to recognise system barriers and utilise effective communication strategies to overcome and develop relationships
- oSkills in engaging hard to reach individuals oSkills in active listening
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
L7F9 L2044 Criminal Justice Liaison CTU
Preston Magistrates Courts
Preston
PR1 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
