Job summary
The role of FIRST is to prevent acute psychiatric hospital admissions for older adults aged 70 years and over who are presenting in acute crisis which may be complex in nature where mental health and related physical health conditions can be managed within the community between the operational hours of 8am-8pm. FIRST provides responsive assessments and proactive home treatment. This includes joint working with the MDT, Older adult CMHT's, Home treatment teams, GP's, inpatient wards and all other partner agencies including the voluntary sector.
FIRST will gate keep all Mental Health inpatient admissions and facilitate early discharge should a hospital stay be no longer required and treatment can be continued safely in their place of residence.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as a senior member of the multidisciplinary clinical team, working in one specified pathway or across pathways in accordance with area / locality structures, assessing and treating your own complex specialist caseload of service users in accordance with Trust clinical pathways.
You will lead with other senior colleagues in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice and care pathways / packages and NICE guidance and DH guidance; leading on service development and policy in conjunction with the other Clinical leads and Clinical Managers.
You will also have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within your professional group and team locality. As required by your manager this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist advice and support to service users, carers and other disciplines
- Responsible for providing and overseeing specialist advice on equipment, telecare etc. to other disciplines
- Responsible for and lead on induction of staff and fieldwork education of students
- Act as Care Coordinator for highly complex cases
- Conduct risk assessments and potential hazards in service users environment
- Participate in formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care packages according to NICE guidance
- Lead in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice, care pathways and NICE and DH guidance
- Responsible for the initial assessment process, as well as observation and the ongoing comprehensive and specialist assessment, providing accurate and timely feedback
- Responsible for the planning, implementation / evaluation and ongoing review of treatment plans
- Organise and deliver therapeutic activities for service users ensuring the use of appropriate outcome measures
- Assess service users response to activities in accordance with agreed models of practice e.g.
- Provide practical support, advice and education to service users, carers and other disciplines including psycho-social interventions
- Assess service users for access and allocation of equipment within their individual needs
- Responsible for the recording of all patient related activity information onto System one
- Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation / records on all service users in line with your Professional Code of Conduct and Trust policies
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business
- Report and document incidents as required
- Lead and facilitate group work such as relaxation, health promotion etc
- Undertake carers assessment in line with Trusts key performance indicators
- Be competent in use of relevant screening and assessment tools
- Understand and utilise Health and Social Care commissioned services, demonstrating an empathetic approach of Fairer Access to Care Services
Core Non-Clinical Function
- Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business / handover
- In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, take a lead role in clinical service development and review
- Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the Clinical Manager
- In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular performance management meetings
- Provide clinical leadership and expertise to the team
- Work closely with and assist the Clinical Manager with development and implementation of operational / clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies
- Deliver training where appropriate for other professionals
- Deputise in the absence of the Clinical Manager
- Provide clinical expertise and support to the Commissioning Panels (Health & Social Care)
- Participate in SI investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures plus any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies
- Ensure the service through the implementation of performance management that all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust are met and adhere to local and government initiatives
- Responsible for the coordination and management of the team in providing a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical service, ensuring the delivery of high quality community mental health care packages
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist advice and support to service users, carers and other disciplines
- Responsible for providing and overseeing specialist advice on equipment, telecare etc. to other disciplines
- Responsible for and lead on induction of staff and fieldwork education of students
- Act as Care Coordinator for highly complex cases
- Conduct risk assessments and potential hazards in service users environment
- Participate in formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care packages according to NICE guidance
- Lead in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice, care pathways and NICE and DH guidance
- Responsible for the initial assessment process, as well as observation and the ongoing comprehensive and specialist assessment, providing accurate and timely feedback
- Responsible for the planning, implementation / evaluation and ongoing review of treatment plans
- Organise and deliver therapeutic activities for service users ensuring the use of appropriate outcome measures
- Assess service users response to activities in accordance with agreed models of practice e.g.
- Provide practical support, advice and education to service users, carers and other disciplines including psycho-social interventions
- Assess service users for access and allocation of equipment within their individual needs
- Responsible for the recording of all patient related activity information onto System one
- Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation / records on all service users in line with your Professional Code of Conduct and Trust policies
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business
- Report and document incidents as required
- Lead and facilitate group work such as relaxation, health promotion etc
- Undertake carers assessment in line with Trusts key performance indicators
- Be competent in use of relevant screening and assessment tools
- Understand and utilise Health and Social Care commissioned services, demonstrating an empathetic approach of Fairer Access to Care Services
Core Non-Clinical Function
- Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business / handover
- In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, take a lead role in clinical service development and review
- Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the Clinical Manager
- In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular performance management meetings
- Provide clinical leadership and expertise to the team
- Work closely with and assist the Clinical Manager with development and implementation of operational / clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies
- Deliver training where appropriate for other professionals
- Deputise in the absence of the Clinical Manager
- Provide clinical expertise and support to the Commissioning Panels (Health & Social Care)
- Participate in SI investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures plus any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies
- Ensure the service through the implementation of performance management that all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust are met and adhere to local and government initiatives
- Responsible for the coordination and management of the team in providing a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical service, ensuring the delivery of high quality community mental health care packages
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree NMC Registration RMN
Desirable
- Masters degree or willingness to undertake this
Managerial Experience
Essential
- Lead / chair professional meetings / reviews
- Supervise the work of Nursing students, junior Nursing staff and support workers
- Deliver training to colleagues and lower banded staff as appropriate
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree NMC Registration RMN
Desirable
- Masters degree or willingness to undertake this
Managerial Experience
Essential
- Lead / chair professional meetings / reviews
- Supervise the work of Nursing students, junior Nursing staff and support workers
- Deliver training to colleagues and lower banded staff as appropriate
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
