Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health
Practitioner to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) with a one
year fixed term contract. The NMHTs are at the forefront of providing
accessible care, integrating both primary and secondary mental health services,
in line with NHS long-term objectives.
There are
5 neighbourhood teams in Herefordshire. The opportunity on offer is to work
within Etnam Street Leominster team. The multi-disciplinary team includes our
voluntary sector partners working alongside our two Primary Care Networks with
the aim of providing a holistic, recovery-focused service.
Join our
team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients. We will
provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career including
flexibility, continual professional development a wide range of wellbeing and
support.
Full time post 37.5 hours per week, over 5 days.
We will consider less hours for the right candidate with a minimum of 22.5
hours.
This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a range of mental
health assessments for people who are experiencing common, acute, severe and
enduring mental health conditions, including risk assessment, providing
evidence based intervention. Utilising personal autonomy and working with the MDT.
Working with a range of agencies internally and externally,
signposting to appropriate sources of support providing short to long-term
interventions to support recovery. Provide guidance and support to the carers
of patients accessing the services.
Manage a blended caseload, attending meetings, and
provide duty cover. To be able to travel throughout the county as required. To supervise junior staff and students. The
ability to be flexible and organised is essential.
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
- To provide
assessment and treatment of working aged adults with mental health problems,
ranging from a primary to a secondary level of need
- To work with
internal and external agencies
- To travel around
Herefordshire providing support in a variety of clinical settings, as well as
in patients own homes
- To manage a
caseload and the associated paperwork requirements
- To attend meetings
required by the service
- To work according
to Trust values, policies and procedures
- To provide duty
cover for the team on a rotational basis
- To provide support
to carers
- To supervise junior
staff and students
- To undertake extra
duties as required, depending on the needs of the service
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
- To provide
assessment and treatment of working aged adults with mental health problems,
ranging from a primary to a secondary level of need
- To work with
internal and external agencies
- To travel around
Herefordshire providing support in a variety of clinical settings, as well as
in patients own homes
- To manage a
caseload and the associated paperwork requirements
- To attend meetings
required by the service
- To work according
to Trust values, policies and procedures
- To provide duty
cover for the team on a rotational basis
- To provide support
to carers
- To supervise junior
staff and students
- To undertake extra
duties as required, depending on the needs of the service
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
- Assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Managing own case load
Desirable
- Working in a primary care or secondary care setting
- Working in collaboration with VCSE service
- Experience of Care Coordination
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment and treatment 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
- To participate in regular locality duty system if required
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in social work, nursing, OT with current professional registration
- RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching/training qulaification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Mental health assessment skills
- Care planning
- Delivery of evidence based interventions in mental health
Desirable
- Skilled in the provision of clinical supervision to both peers and junior members of staff
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
- Assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Managing own case load
Desirable
- Working in a primary care or secondary care setting
- Working in collaboration with VCSE service
- Experience of Care Coordination
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment and treatment 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
- To participate in regular locality duty system if required
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in social work, nursing, OT with current professional registration
- RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching/training qulaification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Mental health assessment skills
- Care planning
- Delivery of evidence based interventions in mental health
Desirable
- Skilled in the provision of clinical supervision to both peers and junior members of staff
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).
