Community Mental Health Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Nurses to join the Salford Home Based Treatment Team in the developing crisis bed and listening lounge offering in Salford.

The Salford Listening Lounge is a new initiative that aims to support Salford residents who are in mental health crisis, and require an assessment of their mental health needs, in a calm and supportive environment as an alternative to A&E.

The post holder will also provide support, care planning, assessment and interventions to service users under the Salford Home Based Treatment team who are accessing the Hollybank crisis beds.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing health and social care needs and providing a gate keeping role within the Salford directorate. They will assist with assessment away from the emergency department.

This is a developing role which will provide the opportunity for ongoing professional development and training.

To arrange a visit to the new project and to gain more information please contact Rachael Keough, Senior Practitioner on 0161 3582424

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical assessments and interventions focusing on relapse prevention, psychosocial interventions and improved quality of life for service users who are experiencing mental ill health.

Within a team approach, the post holder will work across the 3 settings as required, providing a variety of supporting treatments and interventions.

The post holder will be expected to offer highly developed risk assessments and management plans with an emphasis on recovery and supporting service users to remain in the community.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service user

Date posted

23 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4277203

Job locations

Salford Listening Lounge / Hollybank

Eccles Old Road

Salford

M6 8RA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will also be required to act as a duty officer on a rotational basis, taking responsibility for the triage and assessment of referrals, and the allocation of the teams work.

The post holder will play a key role in the development of the services, by assisting the leadership team in day-to-day operations, leading, teaching, supervising and supporting junior colleagues.

The post holder will play a key role in acting as a key worker for the service users in the hollybank crisis beds and support with care planning and interventions during their stay

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will also be required to act as a duty officer on a rotational basis, taking responsibility for the triage and assessment of referrals, and the allocation of the teams work.

The post holder will play a key role in the development of the services, by assisting the leadership team in day-to-day operations, leading, teaching, supervising and supporting junior colleagues.

The post holder will play a key role in acting as a key worker for the service users in the hollybank crisis beds and support with care planning and interventions during their stay

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post-graduate degree in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • Additional training in assessments relevant to the role

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualifying experience within acute care

Desirable

  • Community based experience

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of risk assessment and care planning

Desirable

  • Previous involvement in and passion for service development projects
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post-graduate degree in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • Additional training in assessments relevant to the role

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualifying experience within acute care

Desirable

  • Community based experience

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of risk assessment and care planning

Desirable

  • Previous involvement in and passion for service development projects

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Salford Listening Lounge / Hollybank

Eccles Old Road

Salford

M6 8RA


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Salford Listening Lounge / Hollybank

Eccles Old Road

Salford

M6 8RA


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Practitioner

Rachael Keough

rachael.keough@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613582424

Date posted

23 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4277203

Job locations

Salford Listening Lounge / Hollybank

Eccles Old Road

Salford

M6 8RA


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