Job summary
We are 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 patients living in the community, who require
support with their mental health needs.
As part of the Herefordshire mental health community
transformation, this is an Additional Roles
Reimbursement Scheme role, employed by the H&W Health and Care NHS Trust, but embedded within the HMG PCN team.
The job will involve delivering psychoeducational sessions to support adults
and young people aged fourteen and over to develop long term healthy coping
strategies to empower them to self-manage and stay well.
Working with the
mental health community teams from young adults upwards, this role seeks to
meet the mental health needs of new and existing patients, entering the primary
care pathway, via their GP.
Hereford Medical Group is a PCN formed from a single, large, urban
practice. There are fivesites
across Hereford, though the main site is Station Medical Centre in the heart of
the city.
Working in a flexible and
autonomous environment, you will be embedded within the GP
surgeries and be responsible for the smooth and effective delivery, of this new
and exciting role.
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
Be embedded in the Primary Care Network (PCN) and be a key member
of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) working with individuals registered with GP
practices within a specific PCN with mild to moderate and stable severe mental
health needs.
Provide triage, signposting, assessment, and
brief evidence-based treatment (1:1 and/or group interventions) for people
presenting with mental health problems which will include risk assessment and
risk management. Deliver highly specialised advice to the patients and their
caregivers.
Provide clinical advice and support to Primary Care staff in the
local management of patients with common mental health problems.
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.
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
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
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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrates support for the values and beliefs of the Primary Care Network and the Trust
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems in a Mental Health setting
- Experience working with both adults and young people with mental ill-health
- Experienced in the assessment of people presenting with mental health problems including risk assessments and risk management
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Managing own case load
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological interventions
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Experience of working with young adults
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
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
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- 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
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- Ability 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
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrates support for the values and beliefs of the Primary Care Network and the Trust
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems in a Mental Health setting
- Experience working with both adults and young people with mental ill-health
- Experienced in the assessment of people presenting with mental health problems including risk assessments and risk management
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Managing own case load
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological interventions
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Experience of working with young adults
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
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
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- 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
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- Ability 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
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).
