Mental Health Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

A part time vacancy has arisen at the GMMH Crisis Caf based at No 93, Wellbeing and Recovery Centre at night. 30 hours per week. Job share considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering and developing service, the aim of which is to offer a Practitioner led, community facing alternative to A&E for those experiencing mental health distress.

The Crisis Caf at no 93 is an out of hours service which offers:

  • One to one sessions with experienced Mental Health workers
  • Help for people to stay well at home
  • Signposting to other local support services
  • Interventions to help identify positive coping strategies

Opening hours are 8pm to 1am Monday to Friday and 3pm to 1am at Weekends. Shifts are 6.30pm to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm or 6pm to 2am (or long days 2pm to 2am if preferred) at the weekend. As the service is operational outside of office hours, there is no daytime working during the week.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Practitioner will meet with people who attend the Crisis Caf and engage in assessment, planning and interventions according to the person's needs and to support crisis care planning.

Ensure attendees are supported to engage with colleagues, including support staff and volunteers, to ensure that service users receive the right care at the right time from the right person.

Work collaboratively with the service user and others involved in their care, where applicable, to create safety plans drawing on strengths and resilience

Signpost to other services where necessary, such as IAPT, CMHT and Home Treatment Teams

Support service users with a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions according to their individual needs

Support the Team Manager and colleagues in the ongoing development of the service

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 users.

Date posted

06 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

437-4985908

Job locations

Crisis Cafe at no 93, Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre

93 Church Lane

Harpurhey

M9 5BH


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • relevant professional qualification in nursing, social work or OT
  • Degree in relevant subject

Desirable

  • Non Medical Prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • experience of risk assessment and management
  • experience of working with complex mental health conditions
  • experience of bio psycho social assessments

Desirable

  • experience of urgent care MHLT and/or HBT

Skills

Essential

  • ability to respond effectively in crisis or conflict situation
  • ability to work flexibly as a member of a team and autonomously
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • relevant professional qualification in nursing, social work or OT
  • Degree in relevant subject

Desirable

  • Non Medical Prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • experience of risk assessment and management
  • experience of working with complex mental health conditions
  • experience of bio psycho social assessments

Desirable

  • experience of urgent care MHLT and/or HBT

Skills

Essential

  • ability to respond effectively in crisis or conflict situation
  • ability to work flexibly as a member of a team and autonomously

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Crisis Cafe at no 93, Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre

93 Church Lane

Harpurhey

M9 5BH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Crisis Cafe at no 93, Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre

93 Church Lane

Harpurhey

M9 5BH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Sarah Hamilton

sarah.hamilton@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612710437

Date posted

06 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

437-4985908

Job locations

Crisis Cafe at no 93, Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre

93 Church Lane

Harpurhey

M9 5BH


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