Job summary
The successful candidate will work within the MDT to provide assessment and interventions for those referred to the service. A vital part of the role is the Triage function of the service, screening referrals and offering advice, guidance and signposting where necessary.
The candidate will be based within the North Locality of Islington and work in a recovery-orientated approach, offering joint consultations with the MDT, as well as wider networks including GPs, interface services and the voluntary sector.
Phlebotomy qualification and/or experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Triage; screening of referrals and other correspondence such as Safeguarding Alerts, Police Reports and enquiries from GP's, LBI Housing/Social Care and patient/carer emails
- Assessment of current care and support needs
- Interventions based on speciality of practice, including joint working with other C&I Services
- Engagement in service delivery and development; attendance to MDT meetings, supervision and other training opportunities.
About us
The Islington Practice Based Mental Health Service has grown over the last four years from a pilot service covering five GP practices to a fully commissioned service covering all GP practices in Islington. The team has a broad remit, working as one of the keypoints of access to secondary care community services in the Trust, and receives referrals from GPs, adult social care, housing, the police and voluntary sector services. The service sits on the boundary between primary and secondary care and aims to better integrate physical and mental health by working more closely with our GP colleagues in a flexible, creative and collaborative way.
The service is structured as three multidisciplinary teams each covering a locality area in Islington to help promote meaningful relationships with specific cohort of GP practices. The locality teams offer assessment, advice, consultation and short term interventions to people who have complex difficulties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse, Social Work, Occupational Therapist)
- Triage; screening of referrals and other correspondence such as Safeguarding Alerts, Police Reports and enquiries from GP's, LBI Housing/Social Care and patient/carer emails
- Assessment of current care and support needs
- Interventions based on speciality of practice, including joint working with other C&I Services
- Engagement in service delivery and development; attendance to MDT meetings, supervision and other training opportunities.
Responsibilities:
-Completing thorough assessment and care planning alongside Dialog +
- Documenting assessments on EPR systems - including EMIS and Carenotes
- Engaging in supervision and supporting supervision of junior staff and students
- Maintaining mandatory training and engaging with other learning opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse, Social Work, Occupational Therapist)
- Triage; screening of referrals and other correspondence such as Safeguarding Alerts, Police Reports and enquiries from GP's, LBI Housing/Social Care and patient/carer emails
- Assessment of current care and support needs
- Interventions based on speciality of practice, including joint working with other C&I Services
- Engagement in service delivery and development; attendance to MDT meetings, supervision and other training opportunities.
Responsibilities:
-Completing thorough assessment and care planning alongside Dialog +
- Documenting assessments on EPR systems - including EMIS and Carenotes
- Engaging in supervision and supporting supervision of junior staff and students
- Maintaining mandatory training and engaging with other learning opportunities
Person Specification
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working within a community setting relating to mental health
- Experience of inter - agency working
- Case management and care planning skills
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Networking skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with drug and alcohol services
- Experience of supervising staff / junior personnel
- Experience of leadership of project or working groups / policy implementation
- Experience of working in primary care
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and deliver a service which promotes choice, involves patients and their relatives, friends and carers in all discussions regarding needs and care provided
- Ability to work effectively under own initiative
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Education & Qualifications
- Evidence of mental health training
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development
Person Specification
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working within a community setting relating to mental health
- Experience of inter - agency working
- Case management and care planning skills
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Networking skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with drug and alcohol services
- Experience of supervising staff / junior personnel
- Experience of leadership of project or working groups / policy implementation
- Experience of working in primary care
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and deliver a service which promotes choice, involves patients and their relatives, friends and carers in all discussions regarding needs and care provided
- Ability to work effectively under own initiative
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Education & Qualifications
- Evidence of mental health training
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
