MindMate SPA Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.

1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments

1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
• Appropriate statutory professional body registration, NMC/SWE/HCPC/BACP.
• Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.

Desirable

• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Pre and Post registration experience of working in the clinical field (wellbeing/mental health) or closely related area.
• Evidence of working in team.
• Experience of Clinical Supervision.
• Experience of working without supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Childrens and Young Peoples Services.
• Experience of working in a telephone-based service

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates assessment, planning and evaluation skills in relevant clinical field (please give example).
• Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Risk assessment skills relevant to clinical area.
• Reflective practice skills.
• Demonstrates able to develop, establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships within role.
• Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records.

Desirable

• Experience in research and/or clinical audit, able to understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice 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.

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

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Kirkstall Health Clinic

15 Morris Lane

Leeds

LS5 3DB

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)