Bank Registered Crisis Care Practitioner (Band 6)
to cover a geographical area: City, County South, Mansfield and Ashfield.
Department: Flexible services (Bank) - Community
Pay Rate per Hour: basic day rate £19.96 which is inclusive of holiday pay.
You will need to have substantial post registration experience and be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Learning Disability Nurses to join the Trust Bank providing support to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. This role requires a clinician with specialist skills to assess patient's needs, analyse and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework.
In return for your hard work and your professional, patient-focused service we can offer you:
* Competitive pay
* Flexible work that can fit around your other commitments
* Access to NHS pension scheme
* Access to essential training and development opportunities
* Experience gained by working in a variety of environments
* Flexible hours of work and freedom to choose shifts depending on your availability and the requirement of the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.
Main duties of the job
The team provides a service 24 hours, 7 days per week, with a wide range of shift patterns.
The role of Band 6 Crisis Care Practitioner consists of answering 111 telephone calls, assisting with the query/concerns that arise, sign posting to relevant authorities, problem solving, shift lead and you will also be required to carry out assessments. You will work with a well-established team of Psychiatrists, Nurses and Support Workers providing rapid response for adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The service 'gate keeps' the inpatient beds and provides care in the least restrictive environment by offering an alternative to hospital admission through intensive home treatment.
Due to the nature of the work, a full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job Responsibilities
The role of Band 6 Crisis Care Practitioner consists of answering 111 telephone calls, assisting with the query/concerns that arise, sign posting to relevant authorities, problem solving, shift lead and you will also be required to carry out assessments. You will work with a well-established team of Psychiatrists, Nurses and Support Workers providing rapid response for adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The service gate keeps the inpatient beds and provides care in the least restrictive environment by offering an alternative to hospital admission through intensive home treatment.
You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to problem solve and be an able negotiator. You must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, be reliable, motivated. You will need to demonstrate high functioning in risk management, communication skills with exceptional personal qualities to deliver effective care. The post holder will be required to assess the needs of individuals when they are acutely unwell, develop and continually review treatment plans that enable the individual to manage their period of crisis effectively.
You will be required to attend an interview and complete competencies in order for you to be successful within the role of a crisis care practitioner.
You must be an RMN or OT, hold current registration and have considerable experience of working with people with mental health problems in an acute health care/community setting.
The role is subject to DBS checks, references checks, completion of mandatory training and 5 shadow shifts.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
* Professional qualification within Mental Health nursing or Occupational Therapy at diploma or degree level
* Evidence of learning and development post qualification
Further Training
* Qualification in mentorship/education of students appropriate to professional qualification
Work Experience
* Relevant post registration experience in Adult Mental Health
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working
* Experience of working in acute mental health care
* Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessments and assessment of risk
* Experience in the development of robust care plans and risk management plans
* Understanding of responsibilities in relation to the mental health act, mental capacity act, CPA, and safeguarding
* Competency in meeting the expected performance and data quality targets for the role in a timely manner and an understanding of the importance of this
Desirable
* Experience of working in a community based, mental health team
* Experience of crisis management
* Managerial/clinical leadership skills
* Experience of managing a duty system
* Experience of delegation of clinical tasks and management of team diary
Knowledge
* Knowledge of comprehensive mental health assessments
* Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and an ability to demonstrate clinical competence
* Able to clearly evidence knowledge of effective assessment risk and risk management
Contractual
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Skills
* Commitment to engaging in and offering clinical supervision
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
* Effective organisational and time management skills
* Caseload management
* Liaison and networking skills
* Commitment to organise and participate in Professional appraisal reviews
* Information technology skills and experience
Desirable
* Psych-social interventions
* Solution Focused Therapy
Employer Details
Employer Name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Highbury Hospital, Nottinghamshire, NG3 6AA
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