Job summary
CDAT is an intensive mental health service based in the community, working across two London boroughs of Camden and Islington; providing on-going individualised assessment and evidence-based interventions and treatment at different levels of intensity and case management for those with complex presentations such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. CDAT aims to integrate psychological, medical, and social care interventions, delivered within the framework of NICE guidelines and evidence based best practice to help improve the lives of individuals with complex problems and maximise recovery and re-enablement.
We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and resilient individual to work as part of an established and experienced multi-disciplinary team in a Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Worker role.
The successful applicant will be a registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Worker and will also have had some level of experience with working with this client group.
This is a part time post - 3 days a week.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for a caseload of service users to undertake assessment and review of new referrals. They will also engage with service users in delivering short term interventions and offer longer term, goal centred interventions through formulating appropriate, specialist care and treatment plans.
They will develop professional relationships with other key stakeholders in the service users' network (ie Primary Care, Core Teams, Inpatient and Crisis services, Housing, Carers, Employment, Education etc) and interface with these to support the service user, as well as planning for step down.
The post holder will also have a sound working knowledge and experience of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (2007). They will be required to undertake Care Act assessments for those requiring care packages and presenting cases to panel for funding as required. They will be experienced with raising Safeguarding Section 42.1 concerns, as well as conducting Section 42.2 enquiries. They will use knowledge and experience of the MCA with their individual work, aswell as bringing this to MDT meetings and be a key participant in discussions around Mental Capacity and decision making. They will alsouse and share experience and skills of MHA, such as attendingtribunals and preparing reports.
The post holder may also take up the opportunity for facilitating students and traineesin a Practice Assessor/Educator or supervisor role.
About us
The CDAT service is a well-established, diverse and experienced Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) comprising of Nurses, Social Workers, OTs, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Administrators, Managers, trainees and students.
The service has four pathways (Community MDT, Medical, Psychology and Social Care), which may overlap and offer intensive treatment, intervention and support for individuals with complex mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. These four pathways work alongside side each other with a great deal of peer support and shared learning.
This post is part of the Community MDT pathway and would suit an experienced mental health nurse, OT or social worker who is looking for a challenging yet rewarding role.
You will be offered an induction period as well as regular supervision and appraisal, as well as the opportunity to join the Reflective Practice sessions on a monthly basis. There is also 'in-house' informal training and learning sessions on a regular basis, specifically related to support individuals with their work in the service, which are largely facilitated by team members and provides an opportunity to share specific skills and knowledge with the wider team.
The team has been described as warm and welcoming with a 'friendly atmosphere, with an 'open door' culture where team members are encouraged to discuss and reflect with managers or senior members of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is written as an indication of the nature and scope of duties and responsibilities. Additional competencies may be required to fulfil the needs of specific areas and particular client groups. The post holder will be expected to carry out other duties assigned by their Team Manager, which are appropriate to the professional competences and experience of the post holder.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical/Practice To be responsible for providing expert care in an area of designated expertise, in accordance with NMC / HPC codes of professional conduct To provide expert, autonomous and highly specialist clinical practice within a multi-disciplinary Team to include: -o Initial assessment and formulation using a range of mental health or other specialist toolso When required to do so making appropriate judgements about own caseloado To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in negotiation with service users, carers and other services, considering the needs of a diverse communityo To undertake responsibilities for individual caseload.o Apply a range of therapeutic modalities, using evidence-based interventions in accordance with the requirements of service line care pathwayso Contributing to multidisciplinary team decisions at the point of discharge and or transfer of the service usero To participate in and provide a specialist nursing / OT / social work perspective to multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussionso Maintaining contemporaneous records to the standard required by the trust and the relevant professional body (where appropriate to the post holder)o Assessing and managing risk on a continuous basis, in line with trust policyo Encouraging service users to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their programme of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seek the co-operation of friends, relatives, carers.o Support other members of staff in their assessment and management of service user care needs through reviewing initial data collection; monitoring of their progress; feedback; discussion and reports at care reviews with the team.o To identify carers and to offer carers assessments and review carers care plans To lead on the assessment of physical health care needs of service users by team members and ensure that on-going physical health monitoring / review of service users takes place. To provide relevant information for service users relating to health promotion and wellbeing. To be able to demonstrate and explain clinical reasoning in relation to professional input to a service users care plan when required to members of the team, trainees or others external to the organisation. To recognise and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies At all times to act in accordance with trust policies in relation to risk assessment contributing to comprehensive assessments of risk, and monitoring as appropriate To have up to date and detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of Mental Health and or SMS legislation as required by the service line To be aware of personal accountability and responsibility in respect of ensuring that cleanliness standards and practices are maintained in the clinical environment and that these are compliant with CQC requirements and Trust Infection Control protocols and procedures. To follow trust policy in promptly reporting all accidents and incidents. Undertaking investigations when called upon to do so or nominating / supervising relevant others in this role. To be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of drugs in accordance with relevant policies and professional guidelines. To review and recommend medication changes as appropriate in consultation with medical staff re efficacy and possible side effects and to develop user centred medication concordance. To ensure the implementation of national guidelines for clinical best practice and apply to practice wherever relevant. To undertake and lead where appropriate, in the evaluation and audit of professional interventions, clients and the service.
Communication Maintain confidentiality of information, in accordance with Trust Policy. Contribute to the effective communication process of often sensitive or highly sensitive information with service users, carers, family, friends and staff colleagues. Always acting in a dignified and responsible manner with service users, visitors, carers and colleagues; listening carefully and responding using appropriate language and communication skills which acknowledge cultural differences and professional boundaries. Communicates appropriate and accurate information to and from other departments, divisions, and agencies as required. To lead, attend and participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to multi-professional team discussions. To use and complete all Trust clinical documentation to the required standard, including care plans, pathway documents and EPR progress notes and professional reports accurately and in a timely manner. To work in ways that supports shared responsibility within the team, demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues and those from other disciplines. To act promptly in ensuring that all incidents related to service users, staff, visitors or others are reported using the correct format and procedures in line with trust policy. Ensure that all incidents are investigated, and findings communicated and action plans are actioned
Health and safety
Recognise own role in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974. To ensure safe working practices and environment. To report, without delay, all hazards, both real and potential. To ensure appropriate use, maintenance, cleanliness, replacement and storage of all material and equipment. To abide by local and Trust policies and procedures with relation to health and safety.
PROBATIONARY PERIODThis post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary scheme for new staff only.
PARTNERSHIP WORKINGCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and the London Boroughs of Camden & Islington are working in partnership to provide mental health services. Employees from all the participating organisations work closely together and have joint management and supervision arrangements. In addition, you will be expected to collect and report data relating to performance indicators for both organisations.
VALUING DIVERSITYIt is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, race, religion, age, creed, colour, ethnic origin, disability, part time working status and real or suspected HIV/AIDS status and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end the Trust has a Valuing Diversity in the Workplace Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION If you are employed in an area of work which requires membership of a professional body in order to practice (e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council for nurses), it is a condition precedent of your employment to maintain membership of such a professional body. It is also your responsibility to comply with the relevant bodys code of practice. Your manager will be able to advise you on which, if any, professional body of which you must be a member. You are required to advise the Foundation Trust if your professional body in any way limits or changes the terms of your registration. Failure to remain registered or to comply with the relevant code of practice may result in temporary downgrading, suspension from duty and/or disciplinary action, which may result in the termination of your employment. If you are required to have registration with a particular professional body or to have specific qualifications you must notify your manager on appointment of such fact and provide him or her with documentary evidence of them before your employment commences or, at the latest, on your first day of employment. Furthermore throughout your employment with the Foundation Trust, you are required on demand by your manager to provide him or her with documentary evidence of your registration with any particular professional body or in respect of any required qualifications.
RISK MANAGEMENTAll Trust employees are accountable, through the terms and conditions of their employment, professional regulations, clinical governance and statutory health and safety regulations, and are responsible for reporting incidents, being aware of the risk management strategy and emergency procedures and attendance at training as required.All staff have a responsibility to manage risk within their sphere of responsibility. It is a statutory duty to take reasonable care of their own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by acts or omissions.All managers through out the organisation have a responsibility to ensure that policies and procedures are followed, that staff receive appropriate training, that a local risk register is developed and monitored on a quarterly basis and any changes reported to the Clinical Governance Committee and Risk and Assurance Committee.Managers are responsible for implementing and monitoring any identified risk management control measures within their designated area/s and scope of responsibility. In situations where significant risks have been identified and where local control measures are considered to be potentially inadequate, managers are responsible for bringing these risks to the attention of the Clinical Governance Committee or Risk and Assurance Committee if resolution has not been satisfactorily achieved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is written as an indication of the nature and scope of duties and responsibilities. Additional competencies may be required to fulfil the needs of specific areas and particular client groups. The post holder will be expected to carry out other duties assigned by their Team Manager, which are appropriate to the professional competences and experience of the post holder.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical/Practice To be responsible for providing expert care in an area of designated expertise, in accordance with NMC / HPC codes of professional conduct To provide expert, autonomous and highly specialist clinical practice within a multi-disciplinary Team to include: -o Initial assessment and formulation using a range of mental health or other specialist toolso When required to do so making appropriate judgements about own caseloado To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in negotiation with service users, carers and other services, considering the needs of a diverse communityo To undertake responsibilities for individual caseload.o Apply a range of therapeutic modalities, using evidence-based interventions in accordance with the requirements of service line care pathwayso Contributing to multidisciplinary team decisions at the point of discharge and or transfer of the service usero To participate in and provide a specialist nursing / OT / social work perspective to multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussionso Maintaining contemporaneous records to the standard required by the trust and the relevant professional body (where appropriate to the post holder)o Assessing and managing risk on a continuous basis, in line with trust policyo Encouraging service users to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their programme of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seek the co-operation of friends, relatives, carers.o Support other members of staff in their assessment and management of service user care needs through reviewing initial data collection; monitoring of their progress; feedback; discussion and reports at care reviews with the team.o To identify carers and to offer carers assessments and review carers care plans To lead on the assessment of physical health care needs of service users by team members and ensure that on-going physical health monitoring / review of service users takes place. To provide relevant information for service users relating to health promotion and wellbeing. To be able to demonstrate and explain clinical reasoning in relation to professional input to a service users care plan when required to members of the team, trainees or others external to the organisation. To recognise and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies At all times to act in accordance with trust policies in relation to risk assessment contributing to comprehensive assessments of risk, and monitoring as appropriate To have up to date and detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of Mental Health and or SMS legislation as required by the service line To be aware of personal accountability and responsibility in respect of ensuring that cleanliness standards and practices are maintained in the clinical environment and that these are compliant with CQC requirements and Trust Infection Control protocols and procedures. To follow trust policy in promptly reporting all accidents and incidents. Undertaking investigations when called upon to do so or nominating / supervising relevant others in this role. To be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of drugs in accordance with relevant policies and professional guidelines. To review and recommend medication changes as appropriate in consultation with medical staff re efficacy and possible side effects and to develop user centred medication concordance. To ensure the implementation of national guidelines for clinical best practice and apply to practice wherever relevant. To undertake and lead where appropriate, in the evaluation and audit of professional interventions, clients and the service.
Communication Maintain confidentiality of information, in accordance with Trust Policy. Contribute to the effective communication process of often sensitive or highly sensitive information with service users, carers, family, friends and staff colleagues. Always acting in a dignified and responsible manner with service users, visitors, carers and colleagues; listening carefully and responding using appropriate language and communication skills which acknowledge cultural differences and professional boundaries. Communicates appropriate and accurate information to and from other departments, divisions, and agencies as required. To lead, attend and participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to multi-professional team discussions. To use and complete all Trust clinical documentation to the required standard, including care plans, pathway documents and EPR progress notes and professional reports accurately and in a timely manner. To work in ways that supports shared responsibility within the team, demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues and those from other disciplines. To act promptly in ensuring that all incidents related to service users, staff, visitors or others are reported using the correct format and procedures in line with trust policy. Ensure that all incidents are investigated, and findings communicated and action plans are actioned
Health and safety
Recognise own role in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974. To ensure safe working practices and environment. To report, without delay, all hazards, both real and potential. To ensure appropriate use, maintenance, cleanliness, replacement and storage of all material and equipment. To abide by local and Trust policies and procedures with relation to health and safety.
PROBATIONARY PERIODThis post is subject to the requirements of a six-month probationary scheme for new staff only.
PARTNERSHIP WORKINGCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and the London Boroughs of Camden & Islington are working in partnership to provide mental health services. Employees from all the participating organisations work closely together and have joint management and supervision arrangements. In addition, you will be expected to collect and report data relating to performance indicators for both organisations.
VALUING DIVERSITYIt is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, race, religion, age, creed, colour, ethnic origin, disability, part time working status and real or suspected HIV/AIDS status and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end the Trust has a Valuing Diversity in the Workplace Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION If you are employed in an area of work which requires membership of a professional body in order to practice (e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council for nurses), it is a condition precedent of your employment to maintain membership of such a professional body. It is also your responsibility to comply with the relevant bodys code of practice. Your manager will be able to advise you on which, if any, professional body of which you must be a member. You are required to advise the Foundation Trust if your professional body in any way limits or changes the terms of your registration. Failure to remain registered or to comply with the relevant code of practice may result in temporary downgrading, suspension from duty and/or disciplinary action, which may result in the termination of your employment. If you are required to have registration with a particular professional body or to have specific qualifications you must notify your manager on appointment of such fact and provide him or her with documentary evidence of them before your employment commences or, at the latest, on your first day of employment. Furthermore throughout your employment with the Foundation Trust, you are required on demand by your manager to provide him or her with documentary evidence of your registration with any particular professional body or in respect of any required qualifications.
RISK MANAGEMENTAll Trust employees are accountable, through the terms and conditions of their employment, professional regulations, clinical governance and statutory health and safety regulations, and are responsible for reporting incidents, being aware of the risk management strategy and emergency procedures and attendance at training as required.All staff have a responsibility to manage risk within their sphere of responsibility. It is a statutory duty to take reasonable care of their own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by acts or omissions.All managers through out the organisation have a responsibility to ensure that policies and procedures are followed, that staff receive appropriate training, that a local risk register is developed and monitored on a quarterly basis and any changes reported to the Clinical Governance Committee and Risk and Assurance Committee.Managers are responsible for implementing and monitoring any identified risk management control measures within their designated area/s and scope of responsibility. In situations where significant risks have been identified and where local control measures are considered to be potentially inadequate, managers are responsible for bringing these risks to the attention of the Clinical Governance Committee or Risk and Assurance Committee if resolution has not been satisfactorily achieved.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational therapist or Social Worker.
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of further post-registration relevant training /ongoing academic study relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- Mentorship or recognised teaching and assessing certificate or willingness to undertake
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a senior specialist capacity caring for people with mental health or substance misuse issues in a community care or inpatient setting.
- Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other agencies and carers involved.
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of professionally specific and generic assessment tools and treatment modalities
- Demonstrate an understanding of risk together with an ability to evaluate and contain risk with reference to the individual, staff and carers.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully managing service user placement budgets and or clinical budgets
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of their own role and that of others within the multi-professional team
- Demonstrate practical experience of supervision within a clinical context.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Able to work autonomously and to deputise for senior staff in a variety of roles when required to do so
- Able to work as part and to lead a team
- Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational therapist or Social Worker.
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of further post-registration relevant training /ongoing academic study relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- Mentorship or recognised teaching and assessing certificate or willingness to undertake
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a senior specialist capacity caring for people with mental health or substance misuse issues in a community care or inpatient setting.
- Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other agencies and carers involved.
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of professionally specific and generic assessment tools and treatment modalities
- Demonstrate an understanding of risk together with an ability to evaluate and contain risk with reference to the individual, staff and carers.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully managing service user placement budgets and or clinical budgets
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of their own role and that of others within the multi-professional team
- Demonstrate practical experience of supervision within a clinical context.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Able to work autonomously and to deputise for senior staff in a variety of roles when required to do so
- Able to work as part and to lead a team
- Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
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).
