Assistant Practitioner Early Intervention in Psychosis

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to undertake a range of clinical and psychosocial interventions such as - anxiety management, cognitive behavioural skills and family intervention, in order to promote mental wellbeing. These activities may be carried out in a variety of settings including Patients Homes, Clinic Settings, GP Surgeries, Care Homes, Day Centres and/or Community Hospitals and around the local community.

The post holder will support the clinicians to set up and run the physical health monitoring clinic, which will include taking bloods as well as other physical monitoring of patients and keeping accurate record keeping.

To support the service users to achieve their identified goals as detailed in the care and treatment plan, under the direction of the qualified practitioners in the team. The post holder will be responsible for prioritising patient activities according to the patients clinical need and/or geographical location. The post holder will work with autonomy when planning and organising the goals with service users.

To assist in the assessment process, by gathering information through your observations and time spent with clients, families and carers and feeding this information back to the multi-disciplinary team and care coordinators.

To monitor and update any risk issues in relation to patient care and safety.

To maintain liaison between clients, families and carers and the multi diplomacy team.

To recognise changes in the clients mental and physical health condition and be able to convey this presentation to the qualified practitioner. The post holder will escalate concerns to the mental health practitioner, as soon as possible to enable prompt intervention and reassessment of their needs as appropriate.

To provide effective communication with other professionals, clients and carers in a range of mediums e.g. emails, electronic database etc.

To have a clear understanding and awareness of triggers for safeguarding issues and child protection issues, reporting such issues to the Mental Health practitioners.

To be creative in your approach to encourage engagement with the client and mental health services.

To provide supervision or support for band 3 Health Care Support Workers, under the direction of the qualified practitioner.

To support the facilitation of training & education sessions to families/carers and other professionals.

To ensure accurate records are kept of all lines of contacts in line with departmental guidelines.

To maintain accurate patient records, both written and electronic, in accordance with Health Board Policy having regard to information governance, GDPR, confidentiality and safekeeping.

Maintain own ESR record in a timely manner.

Participate in undertaking audits and surveys.

As delegated by the Team Leader and Mental Health Practitioners, source patients/relatives/carers views and feedback on their experience of care services in order to influence and inform future provision.

To attend meetings as required and ensure that information is fed back to the Team Lead.

To work following the HCSW Code of Conduct & Code of Practice which can be found at:

http://www.wales.nhs.co.uk/nhswalescodeofconductandcodeofpractice

To identify a personal development plan incorporating measures both through training and self-directed study/experiences.

Complete essential training requirements.

To undertake relevant training as part of personal development plans.

To work in accordance with Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) policy, procedures and guidelines in all aspects of practice and delegated duties.

To assist with the support and induction of new team members.

To actively participate in appraisal training.

Work as a member of the MDT.

Participate in development projects.

Contribute to a positive clinical environment in which people feel valued and motivated.

To participate in an on-going education & CPD process.

To actively contribute to the maintenance of standards by informing the clinical lead/nominated deputy, of any deficiencies which may affect the maintenance of standards (including safety) of staff or patients.

To work at all times within the boundaries of the delegated duties, at no time undertaking procedures/interventions that have not been agreed by the clinical lead/nominated deputy.

Contribute to reporting arrangements e.g. complaints, incident reporting.

Be prepared to work flexibly in undertaking other duties as required, both within and outside of the designated service area.

Communicate sensitively, confidentially and with empathy to meet the wide- ranging physical and emotional needs of patients and their carers and families.

Using a range of communication tools, interpret and present clinical information to patients and their families/carers in ways that can be clearly understood, recognising individual needs and overcoming any barriers to communication.

Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters or difficult situations.

To be responsible for communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with other members of the MDT.

Attend and actively participate in department meetings if required.

Maintain client confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and PTHB policy and procedures.

Take personal responsibility for safeguarding and ensuring the quality of information including complying with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

The Health Board is committed to protect its staff, patients, assets and reputation through an effective risk management process. The post holder will be required to comply with the Health Boards Health & Safety Policy and actively participate in this process and have responsibility for managing risks and reporting exceptions.

Staff have a responsibility to access Occupational Health, the Staff Counsellor and any other support in time of need and advice.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Level 4 NVQ / QSF in a Health Care associated certificate / Certificate in Health Care Nursing Support Worker Education or Equivalent qualification, skills, knowledge and experience Numeracy and literacy skills Venepuncture training (to be undertaken by the post holder, if not already qualified)
• Interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience of working with people who experience mental health issues.
• Excellent, clinical, communication and listening skills. Work as a member of a team. Ability to work in a challenging and changeable environment. Ability to manage stressful situations.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care A good understanding of Mental Health Conditions and the impacts on people's lives Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
• Experience in a range of clinical skills - Counselling skills CBT/DBT skills Family work. Previous experience of working in - CMHT / CRHTT / Assertive outreach setting.
• Ability to speak Welsh IT literacy.

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Flexible and able to cope with change Have a positive attitude to multi-disciplinary working Ability to demonstrate compassion within the role Can verbalise a caring attitude Be able to demonstrate patient-focussed care Can demonstrate selfmotivation, pro-activity and resourcefulness Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness Can evidence that they can/have acted as a positive role model for others Ability to engage with members of the public Able to work in a multiagency arena. Able to work independently (within competency) and as part of a team.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues Ability to travel Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

To be confirmed on appointment

Bronlyss

LD3 0LU

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)