Job summary
The Complex Needs Service (CNS) supports patients with
Complex Emotional and Relational Needs using the Structured Clinical Management
(SCM) framework. This role will see you working as part of a well-resourced,
multidisciplinary team, where your contributions will play a significant part
in a persons transformative recovery.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 who is
wanting to further their training and education in using therapeutic
approaches. This
is not a typical MHP role. You will see you patients weekly and develop a good
therapeutic rapport enabling you to deliver psychologically informed therapies
within the SCM framework. You are not expected to apply for this role
with all the knowledge required- we will provide all training required for the
right candidate to fulfil the role.
As a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) within CNS, your clinical
responsibilities will focus on a small caseload. You will have a high level of both
line management and clinical supervision, weekly reflective practice and
protected peer led workshop spaces. You will receive training in SCM,
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT).
This is provided via a range of methods including external training, supervision
and peer support.
Allocation of banding will be consistent with
meeting the person specification attached to the job descriptions
This is full time post, but we would
consider applicants looking for part time.
Main duties of the job
You will be a vital part of the patients
journey throughout the Structured Clinical Management treatment program from, Assessment,
stabilisation, treatment, graduation and discharge back to their GP.
This is not a typical MHP role. You will see
you patients weekly and develop a good therapeutic rapport enabling you to
deliver psychologically informed therapies within the SCM framework.
Your patients, as they move throughout the
treatment program, will also have CNS Skills group and additional appointments
with the Occupational therapy assistants and Peers support works as needed.
You will work Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
excluding bank holidays.
Your maximum caseload will be 10 patients
You will be expected to be a co-facilitator in
some group work such as CNS Skills group.
We are a supportive multidisciplinary team
with a diverse skillset and for any queries that arise in your day there is a
variety of different disciplines available to access for support.
In addition to this you will have regular
Clinical Supervision, Weekly Group reflective practice, Management Supervision,
protected time for peer led workshops, monthly CPD and Daily Huddles.
You will be actively encouraged to undertake
training to support you in your role and your professional development.
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. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following assessment, where indicated, provide
treatment using effective evidence-based interventions, as appropriate.
Deliver one-to-one and group-based
interventions.
Ensure that information and progress regarding
patients are communicated promptly and accurately to other team members and
relevant organisations whilst having due regard for confidentiality.
Where indicated act as MHP to ensure that each
patient in their care receives an individual assessment and regularly updated
care plan which is formulated with the service user. This will be in line with
the Trusts Policy where indicated.
Standard keyboard skills to be able to meet the
IT requirements of the post
Participate in regular clinical supervision with
clinical supervisors and managerial supervision with line manager.
Undertake relevant training and work towards
accreditation where desired to develop in your role as SCM Worker.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following assessment, where indicated, provide
treatment using effective evidence-based interventions, as appropriate.
Deliver one-to-one and group-based
interventions.
Ensure that information and progress regarding
patients are communicated promptly and accurately to other team members and
relevant organisations whilst having due regard for confidentiality.
Where indicated act as MHP to ensure that each
patient in their care receives an individual assessment and regularly updated
care plan which is formulated with the service user. This will be in line with
the Trusts Policy where indicated.
Standard keyboard skills to be able to meet the
IT requirements of the post
Participate in regular clinical supervision with
clinical supervisors and managerial supervision with line manager.
Undertake relevant training and work towards
accreditation where desired to develop in your role as SCM Worker.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care work within an appropriate community mental health setting.
- Case load management
- Management of complex mental health needs in a community setting
- Experience of counselling skills in a relevant area
Desirable
- Experience of Care Coordination
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Appropriate mentors award
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of personality disorder
- Risk management
- Knowledge of EUPD
- Knowledge of Structured Clinical Management
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care work within an appropriate community mental health setting.
- Case load management
- Management of complex mental health needs in a community setting
- Experience of counselling skills in a relevant area
Desirable
- Experience of Care Coordination
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Appropriate mentors award
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of personality disorder
- Risk management
- Knowledge of EUPD
- Knowledge of Structured Clinical Management
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).
