South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 post within the Single Point of Access (Barnsley). The service operates Mon-Fri 08:00-18:30 and weekends 8am-16:00hrs with flexible working patterns available.
You will be working in a supportive environment alongside experienced staff with access to regular supervision and training.
The team offers initial assessment for service users referred to secondary care mental health teams. We have very good established working relationships with other parts of the service and third sector organisations.
We are based at Lundwood health centre and cover several clinics out at GP practices across the borough in addition to home visits.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out initial assessments in a variety of settings for service users referred into secondary care mental health services. The team accepts referrals from local GP practices, other health care professionals, and partnering agencies.
The post requires excellent risk assessment skills and confidence in decision-making around complex mental health conditions.
You will be working in a supportive multi-disciplinary team; however, you must be able to undertake lone working in community settings. You will also be expected to liaise with other parts of statutory services and third sector organisations.
The applicant will undertake the role of duty worker in addition to assessments and triage. This will involve accepting referrals, providing advice, and signposting to service users and their families.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risks for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.
To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing, and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).
To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
* Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
* Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
* Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
* Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
* Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of audit processes
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work as part of MDT.
* Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
* A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
* A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours
* Reliable and enthusiastic
* Motivated and resourceful
* Professional attitude
Experience
* Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
* Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
* Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
* Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one-to-one and/or group interventions
* Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences, and professional meetings
* Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
* Experience of working holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on well-being
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
Training
* Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
* Relevant post-basic qualification and training
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.
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