Job summary
Trafford Extended Service (TES) has a vacancy for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to work alongside our established Multi-disciplinary team. Trafford Extended Service (TES) provides an assessment and post-diagnostic service to people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (without Learning Disabilities) and an assessment and treatment service for people with Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder. TES is part of the Manchester Directorate which provides integrated mental health and social care services, community-based and in patient support.
Main duties of the job
Under the line management and clinical leadership from within TES, the post holder will undertake Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) diagnostic assessments and general health and social care needs assessments for clients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They will co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions using the skills of their core profession for a caseload of service users and where appropriate, use the framework of CPA. Assessments and interventions will be carried out in line with relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the TES operational procedure.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate degree in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Additional qualification or training relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care co-ordinating complex service users.
- Experience of working with people with ASC / ADHD
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of planning and delivering therapeutic group work
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ASC and ADHD conditions and needs of this client group
- Full understanding of the CPA
- Good knowledge and understanding of risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate degree in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Additional qualification or training relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care co-ordinating complex service users.
- Experience of working with people with ASC / ADHD
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of planning and delivering therapeutic group work
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ASC and ADHD conditions and needs of this client group
- Full understanding of the CPA
- Good knowledge and understanding of risk management
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
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).
