Job summary Service users with severe and enduring mental illness are known to have poorer health outcomes than the general population. For this reason, the North London Mental Health Partnership is providing support to service users around their physical health needs. The post holder will work together with team members conducting supervised specialist assessments of service users with a special interest in their Physical health. They will lead on ensuring that service users with enduring mental health issues are not discriminated by virtue of their mental illness in terms of their physical health. The post holder will lead on supporting service users with blood tests, BMI, ECGs, BM, maintaining Lithium registers, and other physical health checks as required. Main duties of the job Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all service users. Actively participate in the care and rehabilitation of service users as per the plan of care determined by registered practitioners. Maintain clear, timely, comprehensive, and contemporaneous written clinical records on all patients in accordance with Trust policies. Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System (RiO) and Local Authority IT system. Undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, under supervision of the physical health lead clinician or other senior clinicians in the team. Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of service users in the community with mental health problems including those with severe and enduring mental illness under the supervision of a registered professionals, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies. About us The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership. Why choose to join the Partnership? We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses. Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff. We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more. Generous Annual Leave Allowance NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services. We have excellent internal staff network support groups. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 306-BEH-2321-A Job locations Lucas House 305-309 Fore Street Edmonton N9 0PD Job description Job responsibilities Using the Dialogue plus care plan assess service users health and social care needs. Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions under supervision by means of assessment and ongoing treatment in various settings. Design care programmes in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs. Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on care planning, ensuring clients understand they will be worked with in a collaborative manner to engage in social inclusion activities such as seeking employment, education, and independent living. Act in accordance with the direction of an appropriate practitioner, for example nurse, doctor or pharmacist, to administer medication as and when required following competency assessment and supervision. To be conversant with factors that cause mental illness and preferred treatment methods. Support the assessment and management of patient care needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in care reviews with the clinical team. Assist in the physical health care assessment of service users and report any changes in service users physical health to the registered practitioner. Provide information of health promotion and healthy living either individually or in a group setting. Provide audit information around physical health as required. Be a qualified Phlebotomist and able to take blood from service users or be willing to be trained. Carry out ECGs on service users or willing to be trained to do so. Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs. Have informed knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safe Guiding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others relating to care of service users in the community. To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day-to-day smooth running of department/ unit/ service. Contributes towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients/ clients health and social care. To be able to work and travel across a geographical area or across integrated teams. Inform the team / person in charge of: o Any changes in the patients physical/ psychological condition o Any significant factors relevant to the patient / client Job description Job responsibilities Using the Dialogue plus care plan assess service users health and social care needs. Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions under supervision by means of assessment and ongoing treatment in various settings. Design care programmes in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs. Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on care planning, ensuring clients understand they will be worked with in a collaborative manner to engage in social inclusion activities such as seeking employment, education, and independent living. Act in accordance with the direction of an appropriate practitioner, for example nurse, doctor or pharmacist, to administer medication as and when required following competency assessment and supervision. To be conversant with factors that cause mental illness and preferred treatment methods. Support the assessment and management of patient care needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in care reviews with the clinical team. Assist in the physical health care assessment of service users and report any changes in service users physical health to the registered practitioner. Provide information of health promotion and healthy living either individually or in a group setting. Provide audit information around physical health as required. Be a qualified Phlebotomist and able to take blood from service users or be willing to be trained. Carry out ECGs on service users or willing to be trained to do so. Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs. Have informed knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safe Guiding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others relating to care of service users in the community. To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day-to-day smooth running of department/ unit/ service. Contributes towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients/ clients health and social care. To be able to work and travel across a geographical area or across integrated teams. Inform the team / person in charge of: o Any changes in the patients physical/ psychological condition o Any significant factors relevant to the patient / client Person Specification A Graduate/Degree holder and NVQ Level IV Essential Two years (minimum)working experience in a mental health setting Desirable Evidence of recent study Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative Essential Experience of working with patients in community settings Desirable Able to work on own initiative Have an interest in working with service users who suffer from mental health problems Essential Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner Desirable Well developed interpersonal skills Experience of undertaking physical health assessment Essential Evidence of monitoring and maintaining physical health in a mental health setting Provision of audit information and physical health reports Desirable phlebotomy trained experience of performing basic physical health checks Communication skills Essential ability to communicate in written or oral format Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Good IT skills experience of working in a community mental health team Person Specification A Graduate/Degree holder and NVQ Level IV Essential Two years (minimum)working experience in a mental health setting Desirable Evidence of recent study Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative Essential Experience of working with patients in community settings Desirable Able to work on own initiative Have an interest in working with service users who suffer from mental health problems Essential Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner Desirable Well developed interpersonal skills Experience of undertaking physical health assessment Essential Evidence of monitoring and maintaining physical health in a mental health setting Provision of audit information and physical health reports Desirable phlebotomy trained experience of performing basic physical health checks Communication skills Essential ability to communicate in written or oral format Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Good IT skills experience of working in a community mental health team 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). 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. 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 Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust Address Lucas House 305-309 Fore Street Edmonton N9 0PD Employer's website http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)