Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
The Calderdale Intensive Home-Based Treatment Team for
working age adults have a vacancy for a full time Band 6 senior practitioner.
The post holder will be responsible for assessments, risk
management, care-planning, and co-ordination of care delivery within a team
approach.
You should be forward thinking, proactive and it is
essential that you are willing to work flexibly as part of a 7-day week
service, which includes shifts and working weekends and nights.
The role
provides the opportunity to work across the health & social care spectrum
as part of a team which has strong links to wider multi-disciplinary services
including third sector providers.
The ability to form effective working
relationships with fellow professionals, your team colleagues and service users
is an essential requirement of the job and its a key requirement that you
bring compassion to the role as the team engage with people in their daily
lives.
Applicants should be a Registered Mental Health Nurse,
with relevant working age adult experience of working at band 5 or above and
meet the essential requirements for the post in the personal specification. A
car driver and access to a car is essential to this post. A period of induction
will be available for the successful candidate.
For full job description, please see attached
supporting documents.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The trust and Team value carers and the support they
provide to service users and have previously been finalists in the trust excellence
awards for our dedication to carers. You will be expected to embrace this
approach in your work and promote the co-production of care, involving carers
whenever possible and ensuring that they are supported with their role.
The
team provide treatment of acutely unwell patients in their own homes as an
alternative to hospital admission and gate keep service users to determine if
admission is required. We also coordinate assessment and care for people
detained under section 136 MHA in the locality.
You would be joining a
professional supportive team and benefit from structured supervision, in house
reflective practice groups and special interest groups which promote new ideas
and learning for the team.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirementsset by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health problems in the community.
Works within a multi-disciplinary team as part of the Intensive Home
Based Treatment Team and in the role of Senior Mental Health Practitioner for
the Mental Health Liaison Service (if applicable to the business continuity of
services).
Management
of team caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team in respect of
psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national
and local practice standards e.g. NICE.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with IHBT team operational Policy and participates in the
team 24 hour duty rota including on call system (if applicable to the
business continuity of the service).
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team
leader.
Maintains
accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct
and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by
the appropriate agency.
Participates
in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains
accurate mileage records.
Manages
caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures
safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered
nurses only).
Responsible
for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces
monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps
the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the
area of responsibility.
Supervises
students and trainees on placement.
Assists in the teaching and in-service training of
staff.
Is conversant with current trends in clinical
practice.
Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in
research and clinical audit as required.
Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the
updating of knowledge and experience.
Promotes
an understanding of mental health and well being.
Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the
Trust.
Participates in the values based induction and the
annual appraisal process.
Attends team meetings.
Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life
balance.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health problems in the community.
Works within a multi-disciplinary team as part of the Intensive Home
Based Treatment Team and in the role of Senior Mental Health Practitioner for
the Mental Health Liaison Service (if applicable to the business continuity of
services).
Management
of team caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team in respect of
psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national
and local practice standards e.g. NICE.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with IHBT team operational Policy and participates in the
team 24 hour duty rota including on call system (if applicable to the
business continuity of the service).
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team
leader.
Maintains
accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct
and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by
the appropriate agency.
Participates
in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains
accurate mileage records.
Manages
caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures
safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered
nurses only).
Responsible
for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces
monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps
the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the
area of responsibility.
Supervises
students and trainees on placement.
Assists in the teaching and in-service training of
staff.
Is conversant with current trends in clinical
practice.
Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in
research and clinical audit as required.
Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the
updating of knowledge and experience.
Promotes
an understanding of mental health and well being.
Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the
Trust.
Participates in the values based induction and the
annual appraisal process.
Attends team meetings.
Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life
balance.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services & issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hours/7 day week servicing including on-calls. (if applicable to the service).
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
-
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental well being.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a crisis/resolution model.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services & issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hours/7 day week servicing including on-calls. (if applicable to the service).
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
-
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental well being.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a crisis/resolution model.
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).
