Job summary
The Chichester & Midhurst Assessment and Treatment team are looking for a newly qualified nurse, occupational therapist or social worker to join the team. We are trailblazers in developing community practitioners and are proud to say we have developed a supportive and creative approach to guiding our practitioners from band 5 to band 6. We will work with you to offer a bespoke programme to meet your needs, we provide regular supervision, health & well-being support, flexible working considered, mentoring, team support, preceptorship, protected caseload and clear objectives (linked to National Competencies Framework) in order for you to meet your goals. With the support of our Professional leads we can take you on a developmental journey from band 5 to band 6 community mental health practitioner. We are a lively and happy team with a reputation for nurturing and supporting new staff
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID
Main duties of the job
The Assessment and Treatment team works with adults living with mental illness, supporting their recovery and the development of skills and strategies to support them to maintain their wellbeing. You will have a good knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems and be able to demonstrate clinically effective care management skills and interventions in accordance with the Care Programme Approach.
You will be working as part of an MDT including nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, the post holder will provide specialist interventions and act in the role of Lead Practitioner for a defined caseload of clients.
The work is varied and interesting and all team members are involved with the full range of best practice interventions.
About us
We're a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We're looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve. We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership.
This post offers a Golden Hello, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £2000. (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions. Please see attached Protocol document).
We are also looking for Temporary Bank Staff. If you are interested, please apply in this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate within the multi-disciplinary professional team in the relevant care group to deliver safe patient care focussing on therapeutic relationships. To work in partnership with families and carers to ensure the patients individual health needs are met. To have an understanding of interventions relevant to the care group to include education, clinical care, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning. For further details / informal visits contact: Name Natalie McMahon Job title Clinical Team Lead Email address natalie.mcmahon@nhs.net Telephone number 07464675173 Additional contact information Name Natalie McMahon/Andrew Bessant Job title Clinical Team Leaders Telephone number 07785304210 07464675173Additional contact information We are really keen to talk to prospective candidates about the service and the role. We would therefore strongly encourage you to make contact for an informal discussion. You can speak with me, Natalie McMahon 07464675173 or with Andrew Bessant on 07785304210. We would be very happy to arrange an informal visit if you would like to come and meet with our teams. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Maximum score 2 Registered Practitioner with current registration [RMN/Social worker/Occupational therapist], appropriate to the job role. Knowledge/Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 12 Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007). Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions. Child and Adult safe guarding procedures Change management at organising and prioritising their workload Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate within the multi-disciplinary professional team in the relevant care group to deliver safe patient care focussing on therapeutic relationships. To work in partnership with families and carers to ensure the patients individual health needs are met. To have an understanding of interventions relevant to the care group to include education, clinical care, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning. For further details / informal visits contact: Name Natalie McMahon Job title Clinical Team Lead Email address natalie.mcmahon@nhs.net Telephone number 07464675173 Additional contact information Name Natalie McMahon/Andrew Bessant Job title Clinical Team Leaders Telephone number 07785304210 07464675173Additional contact information We are really keen to talk to prospective candidates about the service and the role. We would therefore strongly encourage you to make contact for an informal discussion. You can speak with me, Natalie McMahon 07464675173 or with Andrew Bessant on 07785304210. We would be very happy to arrange an informal visit if you would like to come and meet with our teams. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Maximum score 2 Registered Practitioner with current registration [RMN/Social worker/Occupational therapist], appropriate to the job role. Knowledge/Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 12 Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007). Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions. Child and Adult safe guarding procedures Change management at organising and prioritising their workload Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions.
- Child and Adult safe guarding procedures
- Change management at organising and prioritising their workload
- Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
- Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions.
- Child and Adult safe guarding procedures
- Change management at organising and prioritising their workload
- Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
- Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group
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).
