Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the secondary adult mental health community services at a time of innovation and service development. This role will be involved, as part of the wider team, in helping to adapt the existing service within the new transformation process. This process is in response to the NHS 5-year plan to develop mental health services round the Primary Care Networks and provides new opportunities which include developing partnership working with the voluntary sector, working more closely with GP practices and developing more innovative, community based and holistic ways of working.
The post holder will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients, service users and carers as part of the Core Community Mental Health Team, working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered member of staff. You will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks, identified as part of the service users' care plan or care pathways. The post holder will complete carers assessments with the support of appropriate staff.
The post holder will provide supportive care management to an allocated group of service users as delegated by the Team Manager or registered practitioner.
The post holder will receive clinical supervision as appropriate and partake in reflective practice/training on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, in some cases under supervision following competency assessment.
Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of service users in the community with mental health problems including those with severe and enduring mental illness under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies.
Work under the supervision of qualified staff that supervise their caseload but they work independently with their service users.
Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit/community setting.
Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social, physical, and spiritual needs of all service users and carers
Actively participate in the care and rehabilitation of service users and carers as per the plan of care determined by the MDT
Maintain clear, timely, comprehensive and contemporaneous written clinical records on all patients in accordance with Trust policies
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:
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We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
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With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
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We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
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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
Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of service users in the community with mental health problems including those with severe and enduring mental illness under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies.
Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System (RiO) and Local Authority IT system.
Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions under supervision by means of assessment and ongoing treatment in various settings. Design care programmes in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs.
Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on care planning, ensuring clients understand they will be worked with in a collaborative manner to engage in social inclusion activities such as seeking employment, education and independent living
To be conversant with factors that cause mental illness and preferred treatment methods
Support the assessment and management of client and carers needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in care reviews with the clinical team.
Assist in the physical health care assessment of service users and report any changes in service users physical health to the registered practitioner
Provide information of health promotion and healthy living
Take part in psychosocial interventions i.e. CBT, psychoeducation or family work as per service user care plan.
Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs
Have informed knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safeguarding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others relating to care of service users in the community
To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day-to-day smooth running of the service
Contributes towards the on-going quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients health and social care
To be able to work and travel across a geographical area or across integrated teams
Inform the team / person in charge of any changes in the patients physical/ psychological condition or any significant factors relevant to the patient / client
Recognise and respond appropriately to aggressive behaviour
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of service users in the community with mental health problems including those with severe and enduring mental illness under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies.
Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System (RiO) and Local Authority IT system.
Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions under supervision by means of assessment and ongoing treatment in various settings. Design care programmes in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs.
Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on care planning, ensuring clients understand they will be worked with in a collaborative manner to engage in social inclusion activities such as seeking employment, education and independent living
To be conversant with factors that cause mental illness and preferred treatment methods
Support the assessment and management of client and carers needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in care reviews with the clinical team.
Assist in the physical health care assessment of service users and report any changes in service users physical health to the registered practitioner
Provide information of health promotion and healthy living
Take part in psychosocial interventions i.e. CBT, psychoeducation or family work as per service user care plan.
Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs
Have informed knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safeguarding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others relating to care of service users in the community
To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day-to-day smooth running of the service
Contributes towards the on-going quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients health and social care
To be able to work and travel across a geographical area or across integrated teams
Inform the team / person in charge of any changes in the patients physical/ psychological condition or any significant factors relevant to the patient / client
Recognise and respond appropriately to aggressive behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- NVQ Level IV in care or equivalent OR Degree/Diploma in a mental health related subject OR Two years (minimum) working experience in a mental health setting with service users.
Desirable
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Group facilitation skills
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a health or social care setting and experience of liaising with other agencies
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Awareness of patient care within the wider context of the organisation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the roles within the multi-professional team
- Knowledge around the principles of "Trauma Informed Care"
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- NVQ Level IV in care or equivalent OR Degree/Diploma in a mental health related subject OR Two years (minimum) working experience in a mental health setting with service users.
Desirable
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Group facilitation skills
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a health or social care setting and experience of liaising with other agencies
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Awareness of patient care within the wider context of the organisation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the roles within the multi-professional team
- Knowledge around the principles of "Trauma Informed Care"
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).
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).
