Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced mental health practitioner to join our well-established, friendly and supportive Community Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHTOP) in Rotherham.
This is an innovative and exiting post which has been funded specifically to support our emerging pathway for older people with complex emotional needs (CEN). The post holder will be responsible for providing support to patients with CEN in the context of later life (who may also have a diagnosis of personality disorder), working with a broad range of service providers across all tiers of Mental Health Care and with partner agencies; to deliver effective interventions that meet the needs of this population. This will include Structured Clinical Management and other evidence-based treatments where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our CEN Clinical Lead, OP Community Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Nurse Consultant and wider cohort of SCM practitioners, to develop a bespoke offer for Older People. There will be a comprehensive network of support, including regular individual and group clinical supervision and access to specialist training and accreditation in evidence-based treatments of CEN.
These positions require a high level of autonomous practice, and practitioners will be confident clinicians able to make competent decisions about risk, care planning and the appropriateness of home treatment. Postholders will have relevant knowledge and experience of mental health acute/ crisis work in the community.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist HCPC registered
- Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) Registration on NMC register
- Social Work registered with Social Work England (SWE)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Clinical supervision qualification
- Mentor/Teaching/Practice Educator (clinical practice) qualification/ certificate or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working with Working Age &/or Older People with complex mental health problems and associated clinical risks.
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, safeguarding legislation and other policy related to mental health.
- Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Evidence of substantial experience as a qualified clinician.
- Mental health care/treatment relevant to service.
- Multi -agency working /working across service interfaces within a health and social care setting.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk.
Desirable
- Teaching, training and/or supervision of clinical staff.
- Experience of teaching/ leadership of others.
- Older adult age-related common physical / mental health conditions.
- Demonstrated a preference to work in the intended speciality
- Specialist knowledge & experience of evidenced based interventions in the treatment of Complex Emotional Needs, e.g. oStructured Clinical Management oDialectical Behavioural Therapy oMentalisation Based Therapies
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based clinical interventions relevant to the service and role.
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
- Trauma Informed Care Models of care and treatment relevant to working with people in mental health crisis.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- An understanding of current mental health disorder / issues.
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, complex health and social care needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of System One Electronic Patient records.
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health setting across health and social care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist HCPC registered
- Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) Registration on NMC register
- Social Work registered with Social Work England (SWE)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Clinical supervision qualification
- Mentor/Teaching/Practice Educator (clinical practice) qualification/ certificate or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working with Working Age &/or Older People with complex mental health problems and associated clinical risks.
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, safeguarding legislation and other policy related to mental health.
- Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Evidence of substantial experience as a qualified clinician.
- Mental health care/treatment relevant to service.
- Multi -agency working /working across service interfaces within a health and social care setting.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk.
Desirable
- Teaching, training and/or supervision of clinical staff.
- Experience of teaching/ leadership of others.
- Older adult age-related common physical / mental health conditions.
- Demonstrated a preference to work in the intended speciality
- Specialist knowledge & experience of evidenced based interventions in the treatment of Complex Emotional Needs, e.g. oStructured Clinical Management oDialectical Behavioural Therapy oMentalisation Based Therapies
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidenced based clinical interventions relevant to the service and role.
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
- Trauma Informed Care Models of care and treatment relevant to working with people in mental health crisis.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- An understanding of current mental health disorder / issues.
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, complex health and social care needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of System One Electronic Patient records.
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health setting across health and social care
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).
