Job summary
North Mersey CMHT are are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic social worker, nurse or occupational therapist to join our busy Integrated Community Mental Health Team! We are based in the Withington area, covering the Withington and Disbury areas.
We will work to ensure staff are supported to maintain an effective work-life balance and will seek to support flexible working wherever this is possible.
As the successful post-holder you will manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, following a recovery focused model.
You will be supported by the multidisciplinary leadership team in your day to day practice and personal development.
The post will involve working as part of the 7 Day working rota.
We promote personal development through local training or the range of CPD activities offered within the trust and local HEIs.
Main duties of the job
Maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health assessment, for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA.
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
Maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health assessment, for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA
- Management of safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties including Section 42 enquiries
- Undertake initial assessments and triage referrals, as part of the CMHT duty system on a rotational basis
- Participate in the 7 Day working rota - working weekends and bank holidays
- Communicate effectively with all members of the MDT and wider system, including GP, police, non statutory services, as necessary
- Maintain personal CPD and mandatory training
- Complete tribunal reports as necessary
- Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest Decision Making where appropriate
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health assessment, for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA
- Management of safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties including Section 42 enquiries
- Undertake initial assessments and triage referrals, as part of the CMHT duty system on a rotational basis
- Participate in the 7 Day working rota - working weekends and bank holidays
- Communicate effectively with all members of the MDT and wider system, including GP, police, non statutory services, as necessary
- Maintain personal CPD and mandatory training
- Complete tribunal reports as necessary
- Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest Decision Making where appropriate
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Social work/OT registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of post registration training/ qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Working with serious mental health problems
- Developing and delivery of care in line with a care plan
- Clinical risk assessment and management planning
- Identification and management of safeguarding
Desirable
- Community based practice
- MDT working
- Delivering interventions (e.g. dual diagnosis, psychological)
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health problems and their manifestation
- Clinical risk assessment and management
- Needs assessment
- Mental health act and Mental capacity act
- What the Care Act is
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- CPA framework and application
- Clinical interventions
- Function of the CMHT
Desirable
- Dual diagnosis and impact on mental health
- Interventions designed to promote recovery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Social work/OT registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of post registration training/ qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Working with serious mental health problems
- Developing and delivery of care in line with a care plan
- Clinical risk assessment and management planning
- Identification and management of safeguarding
Desirable
- Community based practice
- MDT working
- Delivering interventions (e.g. dual diagnosis, psychological)
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health problems and their manifestation
- Clinical risk assessment and management
- Needs assessment
- Mental health act and Mental capacity act
- What the Care Act is
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- CPA framework and application
- Clinical interventions
- Function of the CMHT
Desirable
- Dual diagnosis and impact on mental health
- Interventions designed to promote recovery
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
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).
