Job summary
We are currently looking to
recruit a keen, enthusiastic and highly motivated registered nurse/allied
health professional, who is looking for an exciting new chance to utilise their
clinical skills and experience, making a difference to those patients living in the community, who require
support with their mental health needs.
As part of the Herefordshires
mental health community transformation, this new and innovative, primary care
role, has been developed within Wargrave, Belmont and Cantilupe Hereford Primary Care Network (PCN) in
collaboration with, Hereford and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust.
Working hand in hand with the
mental health community teams, this role seeks to meet the mental health needs
of new and existing patients, entering the primary care pathway, via their GP
surgeries.
Working in a flexible and
autonomous environment, the post holder will be embedded within the GP
surgeries and be responsible for the smooth and effective delivery, of this new
and exciting service.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is
the right role for you, get in touch with the Recruiting Manager which can be found
on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Embedded
within PCN, the successful candidate will provide triage, signposting,
assessment, and brief evidence based treatment (1:1 and/or group interventions)
for people presenting with mental health problems.
The
post holder will formulate, contribute to, and participate in,
the development and implementation of assessment and treatment in collaboration
with the multi-disciplinary primary care team.
Providing
advice and guidance, where required, along with a more in-depth holistic mental
health assessment if this is indicated. This will include a care plan linking
patients into additional services, if required.
The
post holder will also be expected to work collaboratively with the key partner
organisations, patients, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the
mental health multi-disciplinary teams, providing advice and consultation to
PCN colleagues and support GPs and other PCN MDT members to assess and manage
risk.
The service operates
from 9-5, Monday to Friday and involves a degree of travel, therefore it is
essential applicants can meet the travel requirements of the post.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Will be required to complete breakaway / de-escalation training
- Positively promotes equality and diversity in the workplace
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- To communicate very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.
- Skilled in assessing and interpreting patient conditions with appropriate action.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to inspire confidence in service users, carers and staff.
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Delivery of evidence based interventions in mental health
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good team player
Desirable
- Skilled in the provision of clinical supervision to both peers and junior members of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy with current professional registration
- RMN, BSc/Dip SW, BSc OT
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems in a Mental Health setting
- Experienced in the assessment of people presenting with mental health problems including risk assessments and risk management
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Managing own case load
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Experience of working with people with substance misuse issues
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Will be required to complete breakaway / de-escalation training
- Positively promotes equality and diversity in the workplace
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- To communicate very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.
- Skilled in assessing and interpreting patient conditions with appropriate action.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to inspire confidence in service users, carers and staff.
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Delivery of evidence based interventions in mental health
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good team player
Desirable
- Skilled in the provision of clinical supervision to both peers and junior members of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy with current professional registration
- RMN, BSc/Dip SW, BSc OT
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems in a Mental Health setting
- Experienced in the assessment of people presenting with mental health problems including risk assessments and risk management
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Managing own case load
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Experience of working with people with substance misuse issues
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
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
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).
