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 Central 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.
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
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
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
Desirable
- Phlebotomy qualification and/or experience is desirable.
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
Desirable
- Phlebotomy qualification and/or experience is desirable.
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).
