Job summary
Dual Diagnosis
Wakefield Intensive Home Based Treatment Team has an
exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (band 7), leading in
dual diagnosis to join our Intensive Home Based Treatment Team. This post will combine specialist knowledge in
dual diagnosis whilst working as a crisis practitioner within this highly
motivated, multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals.
You will take a lead for the team in offering assessment, formulation,
intervention, and aftercare signposting for those with highly complex mental
health and substance misuse dependencies; effective risk management will be an
integral part of this role. As well as working with other agencies to support
those with Dual Diagnosis needs.
The post holder will lead on
providing expert dual diagnosis knowledge to members of the Intensive Home
Based Treatment Team whilst also participating in education, development, and
support to team colleagues in this highly demanding area of practice.
We will offer regular support and supervision, ensure access to interagency training and facilitate a working environment which recognises and promotes your professional skills and development.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
This is
an ideal post for either an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner
wanting to develop further or a current substance misuse specialist/clinical
lead who is seeking a change of direction. You will be adaptable, committed, well organised, and able to
work well under pressure, along with an ability to demonstrate leadership
skills and deliver supervision to colleagues.
You will be committed to team working, have excellent practice skills, and
the ability to work flexibly and creatively in order to meet the needs of
service users and their carers. You will be supported in the role by the wider
team and those in specialist roles.
You will be RMN/SW/OT qualified, have comprehensive
knowledge of assessment and care management for people in mental health crisis,
along with a specialist interest in the area of dual diagnosis. You will have a full awareness and
understanding of the current mental health agenda and be committed to
anti-discriminatory practice and to working in a way which empowers service
users
The service operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year and
practitioners work a shift system including nights on a rotational basis. The
senior clinician may be required to work these shifts as required, but will
normally work weekdays which may be up to 8pm, with
flexibility in these hours being supported in line with trust values.
For informal enquiries please do not hesitate to contact Sarah
Sedgwick (IHBTT Manager, 01924 316263).
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
To provide nursing and clinical leadership and maintain professional
accountability within the specialist area of practice.
To develop and maintain professional standards of nursing practice within
the specialist area.
To identify, develop and maintain an evidence base in line with the
Clinical Governance agenda.
Key Result Areas:
1. To lead the delivery of nursing care in specialist area of
practice, taking responsibility for provision of direct nursing care
2. To be clinically accountable and maintain standards of nursing
care, participating in the recruitment and advising on the selection of nursing
staff within the specialist area of practice
3. To participate in local, regional and national networks to
identify best practice and work collaboratively with professional leads and
service managers through the clinical governance framework to adopt, develop
and maintain evidence based practice
4. To have an expert level of skill and advise others through
clinical supervision systems on the interpersonal skills necessary to develop a
therapeutic alliance with emotionally and psychologically disturbed service
users and their carers
5. To demonstrate an expert level of knowledge in the specialist
areas and advise others on working in partnership with service users, carers
and other professionals in the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of biopsychosocial programmes of care within the CPA framework
6. To participate in the identification, monitoring and
evaluation of clinical risk within the specialist area and taking a lead in
developing action to minimise the risk
7. To participate in the Trusts appraisal system taking
responsibility for identifying and addressing own professional development
needs and influencing and being involved in the continuous professional
development of other directorate staff
8. To develop and implement training packages to educate others
in relation to the specialist area of practice, providing specialist knowledge
and influencing the continued development of clinical services within the Trust
9. To take a leadership role in the development and
implementation of Trust policy and procedure and adherence to NHS and NMC
guidelines
10. To have an advanced level of knowledge and extensive experience
of application of the legislative framework in which mental health services are
delivered
11. To take personal responsibility for the maintenance of paper and
electronic client and Trust records including data related to own activity
12. To identify areas for and carry out clinical audit and develop
opportunities for participation in clinical research
13. To accept referral from other mental health and social care
professionals for assessment of risk and needs of clients with complex
presentations, contributing to clinical formulation and the development of
specialist treatment packages, taking personal responsibility for own
contribution and management of own workload.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and
treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their
carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and
respectat all time. The post holder must all time act
in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open,
transparent
Respectful
Person first
and in the centre
Improve and be
outstanding
Relevant
today, ready for tomorrow
Families and
carers matter
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and 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.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing and clinical leadership and maintain professional
accountability within the specialist area of practice.
To develop and maintain professional standards of nursing practice within
the specialist area.
To identify, develop and maintain an evidence base in line with the
Clinical Governance agenda.
Key Result Areas:
1. To lead the delivery of nursing care in specialist area of
practice, taking responsibility for provision of direct nursing care
2. To be clinically accountable and maintain standards of nursing
care, participating in the recruitment and advising on the selection of nursing
staff within the specialist area of practice
3. To participate in local, regional and national networks to
identify best practice and work collaboratively with professional leads and
service managers through the clinical governance framework to adopt, develop
and maintain evidence based practice
4. To have an expert level of skill and advise others through
clinical supervision systems on the interpersonal skills necessary to develop a
therapeutic alliance with emotionally and psychologically disturbed service
users and their carers
5. To demonstrate an expert level of knowledge in the specialist
areas and advise others on working in partnership with service users, carers
and other professionals in the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of biopsychosocial programmes of care within the CPA framework
6. To participate in the identification, monitoring and
evaluation of clinical risk within the specialist area and taking a lead in
developing action to minimise the risk
7. To participate in the Trusts appraisal system taking
responsibility for identifying and addressing own professional development
needs and influencing and being involved in the continuous professional
development of other directorate staff
8. To develop and implement training packages to educate others
in relation to the specialist area of practice, providing specialist knowledge
and influencing the continued development of clinical services within the Trust
9. To take a leadership role in the development and
implementation of Trust policy and procedure and adherence to NHS and NMC
guidelines
10. To have an advanced level of knowledge and extensive experience
of application of the legislative framework in which mental health services are
delivered
11. To take personal responsibility for the maintenance of paper and
electronic client and Trust records including data related to own activity
12. To identify areas for and carry out clinical audit and develop
opportunities for participation in clinical research
13. To accept referral from other mental health and social care
professionals for assessment of risk and needs of clients with complex
presentations, contributing to clinical formulation and the development of
specialist treatment packages, taking personal responsibility for own
contribution and management of own workload.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and
treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their
carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and
respectat all time. The post holder must all time act
in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open,
transparent
Respectful
Person first
and in the centre
Improve and be
outstanding
Relevant
today, ready for tomorrow
Families and
carers matter
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and 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.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN with substantial demonstrable years post registration experience at a senior level including substantial years current experience in specialist area
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Diploma level post registration training related to specialist area
Desirable
- Educated to Degree standard
Training.
Essential
- Training and experience in clinical supervision
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).
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading clinical development
Desirable
- Experience in use of PowerPoint
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Government legislation ( CPA, MHA, etc )
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Knowledge, appreciation and implementation of evidence based practice
- Enthusiasm and innovative with an ability to identify and lead developments within specialist area
- Expert clinical skills
- Ability to take a lead in multi-disciplinary team working
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in the use of clinical audit tools and methodology
- Research appreciation skills and ability to apply advanced clinical experience to development of complex treatment packages
- Presentation skills
- Networking skills
- Ability to influence and educate others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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)
- Flexibility within working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN with substantial demonstrable years post registration experience at a senior level including substantial years current experience in specialist area
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Diploma level post registration training related to specialist area
Desirable
- Educated to Degree standard
Training.
Essential
- Training and experience in clinical supervision
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).
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading clinical development
Desirable
- Experience in use of PowerPoint
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Government legislation ( CPA, MHA, etc )
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Knowledge, appreciation and implementation of evidence based practice
- Enthusiasm and innovative with an ability to identify and lead developments within specialist area
- Expert clinical skills
- Ability to take a lead in multi-disciplinary team working
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in the use of clinical audit tools and methodology
- Research appreciation skills and ability to apply advanced clinical experience to development of complex treatment packages
- Presentation skills
- Networking skills
- Ability to influence and educate others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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)
- Flexibility within working hours
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).
