Job summary
Join our team, we pride ourselves in
providing outstanding care to patients across Worcester City. We will 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. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Band 6 or existing Band 7 to join the leadership team.
37.5 hours Monday to Friday.
This role allows the possibility of
hybrid working, you will be required to commute to the stated base 2-3 days per week but allowing you to based within any commutable distance for
the remainder of your week. We would need to fit
this around the service at interview.
In the Worcester City Neighbourhood
Mental Health Team we strive to improve the mental health and wellbeing
of our local communities.
We have incorporated a huddle into the
daily functioning of the team which enables us to be focused on the recovery of
the patient through a multidisciplinary approach, with expertise from doctors,
nurses, occupational therapists, support workers & psychological therapies
staff.
If you are passionate, self-motivated
& looking to be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to the
development of NMHTs then we would welcome your application and look forward to
hearing from you.
This post has been deemed by the Trust as
eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable
successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information
Main duties of the job
- Will work as a
key member and resource of the MDT core team.
- You will have
experience of working with this user group in community settings. You will have
a registered qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or
social work.
- The ability to
work flexibly as the need of the service demands is essential.
- Chair weekly MDT meetings, participate
in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending on patient
need.
- Lead a Multidisciplinary team of
professionals with compassion and integrity
- Be a conduit to all adjunct services
- Collaboration with PCN stakeholders
- Provide senior leadership to MDT
colleagues for your locality
- Support and guidance to the carers of
patients accessing the services
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
- Experience in
a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Work (HCPC)
- Act as a role
model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
- Use their
initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work
and the service they provide to patients.
- Work as a
member of a named Community Team in the assessment and management of vulnerable
adults with complex mental health needs including those who find it difficult
to sustain contact with mental health services.
- Be accountable
to the Team Manager and will support the Team Manager in the day to day
operational and clinical management.
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
- Experience in
a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Work (HCPC)
- Act as a role
model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
- Use their
initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work
and the service they provide to patients.
- Work as a
member of a named Community Team in the assessment and management of vulnerable
adults with complex mental health needs including those who find it difficult
to sustain contact with mental health services.
- Be accountable
to the Team Manager and will support the Team Manager in the day to day
operational and clinical management.
For full details of the duties
and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person
specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
- Appreciation of performance management / quality issues
- Understanding of the National agenda around care of patients with serious mental illness
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- 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 prioritise workload of self and staff
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional & approachable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with two years at senior level in Community Mental Health
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness
- Evidence of delivering psychosocial / therapeutic interventions
- Management and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Risk management
- Clinical supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
- Appreciation of performance management / quality issues
- Understanding of the National agenda around care of patients with serious mental illness
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- 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 prioritise workload of self and staff
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional & approachable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with two years at senior level in Community Mental Health
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness
- Evidence of delivering psychosocial / therapeutic interventions
- Management and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Risk management
- Clinical supervision
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).
