Home Based Treatment Mental Health Practitioner
The post holder will ideally have experience of clinical practice within the urgent care setting, preferably with prior experience of community-based urgent care services. The post holder will agree a plan of care collaboratively with service users and their carers.
The post holder will always follow agreed practice guidelines and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder should be committed to the delivery of high-quality mental health services and contribute to ongoing service development.
The post holder will be expected to cover night duties on a rotational basis, and weekend working is required at times.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the urgent care team and may be asked to work in other areas of urgent care such as A & E Liaison. The post holder will be expected to work shift patterns across a 24-hour period and contribute to the development of urgent care services.
The post holder will follow safeguarding policies and protocols for children and vulnerable adults and share relevant information with other agencies as appropriate. The post holder will be aware of and act within the requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant legislation at all times.
The post holder will participate in team meetings and activities as directed by senior staff and work effectively with Urgent Care and Trust colleagues.
The service offers an alternative to hospital, follow-up following inpatient admission, home treatment interventions, supporting those who may have been placed under 136 MHA, and acting as gatekeeper to all inpatient admissions.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, as well as a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the North West of England, and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options, wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any weekday after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
* Must be registered with NMC, Sub Part 1 Mental Health or equivalent Professional body.
* Experience of risk assessment and risk management.
* Experience of working within a mental health and home treatment service.
Desirable
* Awareness of community and inpatient care pathways.
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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