Job summary Hold a caseload of service users that whilst having severe mental illness are relatively stable or require lower level input within our service. Administer depot medications both on-site and in service users homes. Help run our depot clinics at East Glade and Argyll House. Review stable service users prescribed Clozapine. Keep all documentation up to date for your caseload. Manage your own clinical diary with support from administrator. Engage with our weekly MDT meetings both by bringing appropriate queries there and being involved in other discussions utilising existing knowledge and experience. Support the duty team 4 times a month in offering support outside of planned appointments. Engage with external agencies as required to support the service users mental health. Main duties of the job The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service under the supervision of experienced staff, and core responsibilities will include: Acting as a Named Worker for a designated caseload to ensure service users receive a consistent approach and a named person to contact. This will involve building a working relationship and to promote an individual's ability to manage their own needs and independence. As a named worker you will work in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team to support the overall care and treatment plan of the individual. Undertake reassessments/reviews of people completing full needs strength assessments, risk assessment & care plan for implementation by a junior worker. Participate in joint reviews, assessments where risk or joint visits are indicated by the MDT. Contribute to/participate in multi-disciplinary service development. About us At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 457-25-6935184 Job locations East Glade Centre 1 East Glade Crescent Sheffield S12 4QN Job description Job responsibilities General requirements Maintain NMC/ registration/re-validation and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct. Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national. Principal duties Clinical: Carry out comprehensive reassessments of an individuals health needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action. To reassess, evaluate and manage clinical risk. To formulate a plan of care based on identified need. Deliver evidence-based interventions as appropriate. Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals. To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies. Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner. Act in accordance with the Community Mental Health Framework. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues. Work in collaboration with the Safeguarding Manager to undertake Safeguarding Investigations when required within the team Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy. Maintaining an understanding of social care needs and how to navigate and signpost to social care services. Supervision: Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service. Deliver supervision and contributing to PDR processes with more junior members of staff. Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution Service development Education and Training: Act as mentor to learner, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments. Participate in training relevant to role. Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies. Maintain the appropriate level of mandatory training Job description Job responsibilities General requirements Maintain NMC/ registration/re-validation and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct. Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national. Principal duties Clinical: Carry out comprehensive reassessments of an individuals health needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action. To reassess, evaluate and manage clinical risk. To formulate a plan of care based on identified need. Deliver evidence-based interventions as appropriate. Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals. To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies. Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner. Act in accordance with the Community Mental Health Framework. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues. Work in collaboration with the Safeguarding Manager to undertake Safeguarding Investigations when required within the team Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy. Maintaining an understanding of social care needs and how to navigate and signpost to social care services. Supervision: Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service. Deliver supervision and contributing to PDR processes with more junior members of staff. Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution Service development Education and Training: Act as mentor to learner, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments. Participate in training relevant to role. Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies. Maintain the appropriate level of mandatory training Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Working knowledge and understanding of Care Pathways and working knowledge of navigating services Knowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches engagement strategies Knowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisor Demonstrate risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking Demonstrate caseload and time management skills Ability to plan and evaluate care Ability to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team with an ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to work autonomously and make decisions independently based on a thorough understanding of care plans Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous data utilising the electronic records system Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Training & Qualifications Essential Current registration with NMC. Evidence of continuing professional development Other Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of working within a mental healthcare setting. Experience of working in a recovery focused way Ability to implement, plan and evaluate Experience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Working knowledge and understanding of Care Pathways and working knowledge of navigating services Knowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches engagement strategies Knowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisor Demonstrate risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking Demonstrate caseload and time management skills Ability to plan and evaluate care Ability to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team with an ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to work autonomously and make decisions independently based on a thorough understanding of care plans Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous data utilising the electronic records system Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Training & Qualifications Essential Current registration with NMC. Evidence of continuing professional development Other Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of working within a mental healthcare setting. Experience of working in a recovery focused way Ability to implement, plan and evaluate Experience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Address East Glade Centre 1 East Glade Crescent Sheffield S12 4QN Employer's website https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)