Job summary
Hours
of operation: 8.00am 8.30pm, 7 days per week.
The
Older Adult Mental Health Hospital at Home teamwork with patients during acute
episodes of mental illness or mental disorder to provide an alternative to
psychiatric hospital admission. We provide an early referral service for
community teams to support patients either in crisis or to prevent a further deterioration
of their mental health. OAMH Hospital at Home Team work closely with the Older
Adult inpatient wards to ensure they identify patients who can continue their
treatment at home and facilitate an early discharge. The service aims to
empower and enable patients and their carers to take an active role in their
treatment.
The
service aims to work together with patients, their families, colleagues, and
the wider community for outstanding care, enabling older people to live well
and thrive at home.
We will
also provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as
well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range
of wellbeing and support.
Main duties of the job
Day to Day elements
- We aim to provide a response to
all referrals within 24 hours to include early referrals from community
teams
- We prevent admission by providing
intensive support using evidence based interventions whilst working
collaboratively with patients and carers
- We ensure all potential
admissions are considered for the OAMH Hospital at Home service
- We facilitate early discharge
planning with inpatient services which is recovery focused
- We are invited to attend the
weekly rapid reviews for the inpatient ward
- We work with other professionals
and services involved in the patients care to provide a comprehensive
service.
- There is high level of
independent work as well as being part of a team
- We cover the whole spectrum of
mental health conditions and have the aim to expand the service further by
accepting referrals for patients living with dementia
- We promote the triangle of care
to develop and formulate recovery and crisis plans with patients and their
families
- We complete offer and complete
Carer Screens
- We will liaise with external
agencies and Community Mental Health Teams to ensure the best outcomes for
the patient whilst supported by the service
- We conduct Complex assessments during the
initial contact with a patient
- We complete Risk Assessments
- We delegate and manage the shift through
an allocation and board round in the morning
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role
Requirements
- The ability
to work with a multidisciplinary teamWe welcome
experienced and passionate nurses
- The ability
to communicate effectively with others at all levels
- The ability
to work with families, friends and carersWorking
flexibly to support the 7 day service
- An
enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker
- The ability
to work autonomously managing your own named patients and developing a
plan of care whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability
to problem solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively.
- Experience
of working in a fast paced and varied environment
- Excellent
communication and inter-personal skills along with a flexible, responsive
approach and a genuine interest to undertake this role within this
rewarding area of mental health nursing
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
Role
Requirements
- The ability
to work with a multidisciplinary teamWe welcome
experienced and passionate nurses
- The ability
to communicate effectively with others at all levels
- The ability
to work with families, friends and carersWorking
flexibly to support the 7 day service
- An
enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker
- The ability
to work autonomously managing your own named patients and developing a
plan of care whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability
to problem solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively.
- Experience
of working in a fast paced and varied environment
- Excellent
communication and inter-personal skills along with a flexible, responsive
approach and a genuine interest to undertake this role within this
rewarding area of mental health nursing
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic learner and willingness to advance their knowledge and engage in practice development activities.
- Works well within a multi-disciplinary team, respecting all expertise and contributions.
Additional Criteria
Desirable
- Share ideas around Quality improvement on patient care and systems.
Experience
Essential
- Three years post-registration experience, with one year at a senior level
- Demonstrate clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness
Desirable
- Older Adult Mental Health experience.
- Work in the community.
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions.
- Acute pathway experience.
- Working with people living with dementia and their families.
- Undertaking initial assessments.
Qualifications
Essential
- A current professional qualification (i.e., RMN, Social Worker)
- Approved Mental Health Practice (AMHP) post graduate diploma qualification
- Evidence of post qualification training/studies
- Required to train to MAPA level 1
Desirable
- Practise assessor for students.
- Training or an interest in Solution Focus therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
- Non-medical prescriber or an interest in becoming a non-medical prescriber.
- Preferably a degree, however diploma qualification also acceptable.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Physical Health knowledge
- Capacity assessments
- Socials Care systems and processes
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic learner and willingness to advance their knowledge and engage in practice development activities.
- Works well within a multi-disciplinary team, respecting all expertise and contributions.
Additional Criteria
Desirable
- Share ideas around Quality improvement on patient care and systems.
Experience
Essential
- Three years post-registration experience, with one year at a senior level
- Demonstrate clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness
Desirable
- Older Adult Mental Health experience.
- Work in the community.
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions.
- Acute pathway experience.
- Working with people living with dementia and their families.
- Undertaking initial assessments.
Qualifications
Essential
- A current professional qualification (i.e., RMN, Social Worker)
- Approved Mental Health Practice (AMHP) post graduate diploma qualification
- Evidence of post qualification training/studies
- Required to train to MAPA level 1
Desirable
- Practise assessor for students.
- Training or an interest in Solution Focus therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
- Non-medical prescriber or an interest in becoming a non-medical prescriber.
- Preferably a degree, however diploma qualification also acceptable.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Physical Health knowledge
- Capacity assessments
- Socials Care systems and processes
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
New Haven, Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
