Job summary
We are seeking a qualified RMN/ Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to work across community mental health and acute wards to ensure safe transitions between ward and community services. Applicant to be based with ATS Hastings at Cavendish House.
We welcome applications from people with ward experience and Band 5 staff.
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).
Covid-19 full vaccination may be a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.
Main duties of the job
The role will comprise:
- Regular attendance on wards
- Supporting discharge planning
- Maintain awareness of progress of admissions
- Completion of CPA3
- Ensuring referrals to ATS are appropriate and signpost elsewhere if not.
- Attending ATS MDT meetings to share information
You will need to be highly organised and an excellent communicator.
About us
Working for your organisation
Our office is right in the thick of Hastings' vibrant and quirky culture and benefits from amazing sea views, with the promenade right across the road. Hastings still maintains its working fishing beach, as well as the old town, castle, pier and the area has some of the most affordable accommodation in the South East.
Hastings events
February: Fat Tuesdayhttps://hastingsfattuesday.co.uk/
May: Jack in the Greenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_in_the_Green
July: Hastings Fringe Festivalhttps://www.hastingsfringecomedyfestival.com/
August: Hastings Carnival weekhttps://www.oldtowncarnivalweek.co.uk/events/
Hastings Pridehttps://hastingspride.org.uk/
September:https://www.visit1066country.com/whats-on/hastings-seafood-and-wine-festival-p582171
October: Hastings weekhttps://www.hastingsweek.com/
November:https://www.visit1066country.com/whats-on/hastings-herring-fair-p907581
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hastings & Rother Assessment and Treatment Service is a multi-disciplinary service for adults with complex mental health problems. Our work is challenging, but we receive regular positive feedback from our service users and carers.
What you can expect in return
As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of their staff, their reward packages reflect the immensely important work their staff do.
If you are looking for the opportunity to work within a busy but rewarding Assessment and Treatment service in a seaside town like no other, then we would love to hear from you.
Quotes from Hastings & Rother ATS staff:
The team is friendly and there is a lot of support for new starters
There are always people around to give you support
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hastings & Rother Assessment and Treatment Service is a multi-disciplinary service for adults with complex mental health problems. Our work is challenging, but we receive regular positive feedback from our service users and carers.
What you can expect in return
As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of their staff, their reward packages reflect the immensely important work their staff do.
If you are looking for the opportunity to work within a busy but rewarding Assessment and Treatment service in a seaside town like no other, then we would love to hear from you.
Quotes from Hastings & Rother ATS staff:
The team is friendly and there is a lot of support for new starters
There are always people around to give you support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with current registration appropriate to the role
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Completion of mentorship course/ ENIB equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience (minimum two years) in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with psychosis and complex health and social care problems in the designated care group
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate in a clear and unambiguous way
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with current registration appropriate to the role
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Completion of mentorship course/ ENIB equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience (minimum two years) in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with psychosis and complex health and social care problems in the designated care group
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate in a clear and unambiguous way
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).
