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 during Monday to Friday.
Band 7
This role allows the possibility of
hybrid working, meaning you will be required to commute to the stated base 2 or
3 days per week but allowing you to based within any commutable distance for
the remainder of your week. We would need to discuss the suitability to fit
this around the service at interview.
In the Worcester City Neighbourhood
Mental Health Team (NMHT) 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 and psychological therapies
staff.
If you are passionate, self-motivated
and 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.
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
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. Its why we
were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022
Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We
value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays,
increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced
pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working
opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and
adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks such
as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
- Health service discounts and
online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice
schemes
- Health and wellbeing
opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
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
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
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
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
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
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).
