Job summary
This is an exciting new time to join the developing and evolving CYP Crisis service covering Wigan and Bolton. The team support CYP/families /carers in mental health crisis for between 72hrs and 6 weeks on two separate pathways. We provide swift risk assessment and management and brief collaborative, holistic, therapeutic interventions for CYP in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or A&E presentation. You will be expected to undertake the full range of assessment and casework management for young people with moderate to severe mental health needs in the community, adopting a recovery and social inclusion model that encompasses non health and social care services to meet service user needs.
Service delivery
The service currently operates 7 days a week. Monday to Friday the operating hours are 8am - 8pm (including bank holidays) and on Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm. As the service develops there will be potential for extending these hours of operation.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake the full range of casework for people with moderate to severe mental health needs adopting a recovery and social inclusion model that encompasses non health and social care services to meet service user needs.
- Provide appropriate cover in the absence of the Team Manager as necessary.
- Assist in the development of collaborative care plans for clients / patients and undertake clinical activities as appropriate, ensuring a high standard of care.
- Ensure all appropriate client / patient and departmental records are maintained to the required standard and in line with CPA policy.
- Liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team to enhance the standard of care clients/patients receive.
- Work within the framework of the Care Plan Approach
- Participate in risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans.
- Participate in staff inductions to develop the skills and knowledge of newly qualified nursing staff.
- Take a key role in communications within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
- Promote and adhere to the Trust's values statement.
- Demonstrate high standards of Health and Social Care and be accountable for one's own practice.
- Supervise and assess students during placements and other members of staff in the team, ensure appropriate advice and support is given
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
- Attend team meetings and care planning meetings as required, ensuring follow- up action is taken.
- Participate in the development of staff within the team.
- Communicate effectively with all staff, clients/patients and carers in accordance with Trust / Directorate standards to promote high quality of care.
- Ensure client / patient confidentiality and understand the need to share information as needed.
- Take a keen interest in own personal professional development.
- Attending adequate training to ensure issues relating to service users and their families are assessed and addressed in relation to the policy, safeguarding Children.
- To act as Shift Coordinator within the Home Treatment Team
- To provide a range of interventions for service users to effectively manage any identified risks, to support them with their acute mental health needs and to support them to resolve crisis situations
- To develop a thorough understanding of deliberate self-harm, suicidality and management strategies using evidence based practice and NICE guidelines
- To observe and practice within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- To contribute to the establishment and revision of policies, procedures and practice guidelines relating to the work of the Home Treatment Team and the interface between other Mental Health Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Attend team meetings and care planning meetings as required, ensuring follow- up action is taken.
- Participate in the development of staff within the team.
- Communicate effectively with all staff, clients/patients and carers in accordance with Trust / Directorate standards to promote high quality of care.
- Ensure client / patient confidentiality and understand the need to share information as needed.
- Take a keen interest in own personal professional development.
- Attending adequate training to ensure issues relating to service users and their families are assessed and addressed in relation to the policy, safeguarding Children.
- To act as Shift Coordinator within the Home Treatment Team
- To provide a range of interventions for service users to effectively manage any identified risks, to support them with their acute mental health needs and to support them to resolve crisis situations
- To develop a thorough understanding of deliberate self-harm, suicidality and management strategies using evidence based practice and NICE guidelines
- To observe and practice within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- To contribute to the establishment and revision of policies, procedures and practice guidelines relating to the work of the Home Treatment Team and the interface between other Mental Health Services.
Person Specification
Education/Qulaifications
Essential
- Core profession with current recognised registration (nursing/social worker/OT
- Educated to first degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Specialist Qualification in additional therapy (CBT/DBT/Family)
- Evidence of teaching/assessing in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of specialist assessment with CYP and families
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Person Specification
Education/Qulaifications
Essential
- Core profession with current recognised registration (nursing/social worker/OT
- Educated to first degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Specialist Qualification in additional therapy (CBT/DBT/Family)
- Evidence of teaching/assessing in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of specialist assessment with CYP and families
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
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).
