Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our specialist service for people experiencing a first episode ofpsychosis.We are recruiting a Band 6 Assessment Practitioner for our assessment team covering the area of Manchester.The Assessment Practitioner will be responsible for completing initial assessments for all service users referred into the service within two weeks, in accordance with the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standards. The post holder will be supported with their responsibilities by the wider team including administrative support. Regular training will be provided as needed.
Main duties of the job
This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. All information obtained or held during the post-holder's period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure under legislation at the Trust's discretion and in line with national rules on exemption.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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
- A qualification in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the regulatory body as applicable; Social Work England, HCPC, NMC.
Desirable
- Evidence of robust continued professional development including training in relevant subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people with psychosis & mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety
- Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS either within a volunteer or paid post
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with complex presentations and high rates of co-morbidity
- Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working within a CMHT/EIS setting and completing assessments with people who have been referred into the service
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties
- Knowledge and understanding of the Care Program Approach 2008.
- An understanding of the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standards
Desirable
- An understanding of different models and ideas of recovery from mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent engagement skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- An ability to contain and work with organisational stress
- Ability to balance and respond to urgent or competing service demands
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word
- A willingness to be flexible in managing own time in order to respond to service needs
- Be able to contribute to the assessment of service users' health and well-being needs, and to contribute to planning how to meet these needs.
- Be able to contribute to the planning delivering and monitoring of interventions and treatments
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend assessments, meetings and events relevant to the role.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health difficulties
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
- Car user to cover trust wide footprint
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the regulatory body as applicable; Social Work England, HCPC, NMC.
Desirable
- Evidence of robust continued professional development including training in relevant subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people with psychosis & mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety
- Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS either within a volunteer or paid post
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with complex presentations and high rates of co-morbidity
- Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working within a CMHT/EIS setting and completing assessments with people who have been referred into the service
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties
- Knowledge and understanding of the Care Program Approach 2008.
- An understanding of the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standards
Desirable
- An understanding of different models and ideas of recovery from mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent engagement skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- An ability to contain and work with organisational stress
- Ability to balance and respond to urgent or competing service demands
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word
- A willingness to be flexible in managing own time in order to respond to service needs
- Be able to contribute to the assessment of service users' health and well-being needs, and to contribute to planning how to meet these needs.
- Be able to contribute to the planning delivering and monitoring of interventions and treatments
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend assessments, meetings and events relevant to the role.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health difficulties
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
- Car user to cover trust wide footprint
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).
