Job summary
The Mental Health Joint Response Vehicle in partnership with North West Ambulance offers an immediate comprehensive assessment of a service users mental health when they present in crisis, with a suspected or actual mental health problem that can be assessed, treated, signposted, or referred appropriately, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity.
The service puts an emphasis on Robust and Urgent detailed biopsychosocial assessment and safe and effective discharge from the mental health response car and on the facilitation of early but effective discharge within the community. The service currently operates 7 days a week collaborative working with Northwest Ambulance Service (NWAS) covering days and nights on shift rotation as the service expands- initial shifts will be twilights.
Main duties of the job
- Respond and assess the day-to-day emergency referrals received via NWAS EOC.
- To respond to NWAS graded incidents with an allocated driving paramedic, within the allocated response time.
- Undertake timely mental health assessments with service users of all age, presenting in a mental health crisis within the community.
- Be a source of specialist knowledge and advice to professionals at all levels within the community around care and management of service users presenting with primary and secondary mental health needs.
- Be responsible for the development of treatment plans with service users' involvement, if appropriate this will include the autonomous discharge. As part of this role, it is expected that the post holder will liaise and communicate with appropriate statutory and non-statutory agencies or care providers when developing treatment and discharge plans.
- Assess individuals with a range of complex needs, such as organic and functional illness, this would include dementia and a range of illnesses associated with people from later life. In addition, there will be a requirement to assess individuals with learning disabilities.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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
Please see attached 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
Please see attached 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 / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse compliant with requirements for NMC registration. Master's degree or equivalent experience in acute mental health assessment, risk assessment, multiagency working. Evidence of continued CPD in the field of acute mental health, urgent, crisis care. Evidence of working with people living with personality disorders.
Desirable
- Evidence of STORM training and our trauma informed care
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at Band 6 or above. Post registration experience of working in adult acute mental health services Evidence of post registration training / development. Effective team working within a multi-agency framework Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area Experience of working autonomously with people whom are in mental health crisis and a risk to self and others Evidence based and experience of reflective practice Experience working in traumatic, challenging, distressing environments where you may encounter barriers to understanding.
Desirable
- Experience working in assessment for all ages. Experience in management of complaints/ compliments.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills Organisational skills Computer literate Active listening skills Negotiation skills Conflict resolution Report writing Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work Effective communication Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Analysing data and proposing policy changes. Knowledge Aware of national/local policy relevant to Adults and Children. A thorough knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention. Knowledge of medication Knowledge of Mental Health Act Knowledge of Effective Care Co-ordination Knowledge of the use of diagnostic and assessment tools Audit and research methods
Desirable
- Experience of presenting to external stakeholders service development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse compliant with requirements for NMC registration. Master's degree or equivalent experience in acute mental health assessment, risk assessment, multiagency working. Evidence of continued CPD in the field of acute mental health, urgent, crisis care. Evidence of working with people living with personality disorders.
Desirable
- Evidence of STORM training and our trauma informed care
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at Band 6 or above. Post registration experience of working in adult acute mental health services Evidence of post registration training / development. Effective team working within a multi-agency framework Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area Experience of working autonomously with people whom are in mental health crisis and a risk to self and others Evidence based and experience of reflective practice Experience working in traumatic, challenging, distressing environments where you may encounter barriers to understanding.
Desirable
- Experience working in assessment for all ages. Experience in management of complaints/ compliments.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills Organisational skills Computer literate Active listening skills Negotiation skills Conflict resolution Report writing Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work Effective communication Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Analysing data and proposing policy changes. Knowledge Aware of national/local policy relevant to Adults and Children. A thorough knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention. Knowledge of medication Knowledge of Mental Health Act Knowledge of Effective Care Co-ordination Knowledge of the use of diagnostic and assessment tools Audit and research methods
Desirable
- Experience of presenting to external stakeholders service development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
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).
