Job summary
The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients with mental health problems who are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). This post is primarily for East CRHTT, based at Rochford Hospital, however the post holder may be required to work across the service and be placed in the West CRHTT, based in Basildon, should a necessity arise.
The post holder is responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Team Lead but ultimately accountable to the Team Manager for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and community teams. They will be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within CRHTT; sharing responsibility for an integrated service provision to the clients and ensuring that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of recovery based care programmes and to ensure acceptable, safe and effective standards of care in collaboration with service users
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Crisis and Home Treatment Team. There is an expectation the post holder will rotate onto the inpatient wards to allow staff to experience different services. The post holder will also work closely with the ward staff to facilitate early discharge.
- Participate in team meetings and reviews where all team members share in the care of individual's and their families.
- The service operates an on-call service for existing patients only 8pm - 8am therefore the post holder may on occasions be requested to participate and be included within this service.
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
Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
- Be aware of one's own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that non-judgemental and objective overview of the client's needs are met at all times.
- Able to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.
- Ensure effective and confidential communication between medical, nursing and health care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by:
- Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions
- Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information
exchange
- Establishing regular written reviews of progress
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage
- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
- To provide management supervision where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
- Be aware of one's own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that non-judgemental and objective overview of the client's needs are met at all times.
- Able to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.
- Ensure effective and confidential communication between medical, nursing and health care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by:
- Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions
- Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information
exchange
- Establishing regular written reviews of progress
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage
- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
- To provide management supervision where appropriate
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registration (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker)
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
- High standard of education
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or commitment to work towards this
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Proven experience of working with people with mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
- Proven experience of conducting and contributing to ongoing assessments
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Paris/ Mobius Clinical Information System
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registration (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker)
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
- High standard of education
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or commitment to work towards this
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Proven experience of working with people with mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
- Proven experience of conducting and contributing to ongoing assessments
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Paris/ Mobius Clinical Information System
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Current driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc
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).
