Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic person to join our Specialist Community Mental Health Team as a band 6 Duty Co-ordinator.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the duty function of the team for the planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a specific catchment. They will also provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, to act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
Main duties of the job
The team operates a daily duty service made up of the duty co-ordinator and other colleagues from the wider MDT. The primary function is to respond to crisis and offer support to those on the team caseload. As the duty co-ordinator you will oversee the daily function of the duty service including effective risk management and care. You will be responsible for the planning of duty cover including the duty rota. You will have the support and supervision of your Team Lead, and as a Band 6 clinician, you will be expected to act as a supervisor and resource for junior or less experienced staff.
You will be able to draw on the interventions and expertise provided by your MDT colleagues, such as Support Workers, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Family Therapists and Medical Colleagues.
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
Some of your typical duties as a duty co-ordinator may include (but are not limited to):
Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans
Co-ordinating the daily depot diary
Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient care plan and discharge planning.
Administration of long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting
Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. Organising medical reviews when indicated.
Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented
Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carers needs are identified and responded to.
Managing the duty rota
Liaison and building rapport with other services including non-statutory
Attending visits as required
Ensuring safe and effective handover
Receiving telephone calls into the duty service
Attend professional meetings such as Tribunals and Safeguarding
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of your typical duties as a duty co-ordinator may include (but are not limited to):
Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans
Co-ordinating the daily depot diary
Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient care plan and discharge planning.
Administration of long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting
Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. Organising medical reviews when indicated.
Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented
Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carers needs are identified and responded to.
Managing the duty rota
Liaison and building rapport with other services including non-statutory
Attending visits as required
Ensuring safe and effective handover
Receiving telephone calls into the duty service
Attend professional meetings such as Tribunals and Safeguarding
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate CPD post-qualification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience at qualified practitioner level within Mental Health of at least 2 yearss
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health community services
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate CPD post-qualification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience at qualified practitioner level within Mental Health of at least 2 yearss
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health community services
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).
