Job summary Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic RMN interested in joining our dynamic Adult Home Treatment Team? HTT work with service users presenting in acute mental health crisis, preventing hospital admission and supporting early discharge from hospital. The service works closely with both the inpatient ward and Community Mental Health Team, all based at the Riverside Centre, Hillingdon Hospital. The service runs 7 days a week 8-830PM 365 days a year. Main duties of the job The Team provides crisis response and assessment, and also acute home treatment to people with mental health problems at risk of admission to hospital. A psychologist will be expected to provide brief focused assessment and treatment to people with defined common mental health difficulties. They will co-ordinate the care of patients of the HTT, and assist in the promotion of the use of evidence-based practice through the provision of clinical advice and support; acting as a role model; and providing education and training where appropriate. They will liaise closely with the Trustwide Single Point of Access / Central Flow Hub providing rapid response to mental health crisis situations where necessary and appropriate. To participate in the implementation of professional and Trust-wide clinical policies. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a sound understanding of current government legislation, the ability to work as part of a MDT and provide high quality care with evidence based therapeutic interventions. In return we offer regular clinical supervision, and excellent professional developmental opportunities within a supportive environment. About us The Riverside Centre is in the grounds of Hillingdon Hospital. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-G-HM-0699 Job locations Riverside Centre Hillingdon Hospital Uxbridge UB8 3NN Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be involved in the ongoing development of the HTT, providing crisis response and assessment, and also acute home treatment to people with mental health problems at risk of admission to hospital. A psychologist will be expected to provide brief focused assessment and treatment to people with defined common mental health difficulties. They will co-ordinate the care of patients of the HTT, and assist in the promotion of the use of evidence-based practice through the provision of clinical advice and support; acting as a role model; and providing education and training where appropriate. They will liaise closely with the Trustwide Single Point of Access / Central Flow Hub providing rapid response to mental health crisis situations where necessary and appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be involved in the ongoing development of the HTT, providing crisis response and assessment, and also acute home treatment to people with mental health problems at risk of admission to hospital. A psychologist will be expected to provide brief focused assessment and treatment to people with defined common mental health difficulties. They will co-ordinate the care of patients of the HTT, and assist in the promotion of the use of evidence-based practice through the provision of clinical advice and support; acting as a role model; and providing education and training where appropriate. They will liaise closely with the Trustwide Single Point of Access / Central Flow Hub providing rapid response to mental health crisis situations where necessary and appropriate. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Current Professional Qualification in mental health nursing/Occupational Therapy/Social Work./ psychotherapy Evidence of ongoing CPD Registration must be live with a professional body. Desirable ENB 812/998/SLICE Training in Psychosocial Interventions or Thorn Family Therapy/Work training; Other relevant training, eg substance misuse Experience Essential Post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems Desirable Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless Work with people experiencing mental health crisis Supervision of students and junior staff Audit and research Teaching Working with people who use substances Skills and knowledge Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources. Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families Skills in risk assessment and management. Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and its impact on service users and carers. Knowledge of current legislation and guidance applicable to this client group. Can demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them Skills in psychosocial interventions. Desirable Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change Basic counselling and group work skills. Dual diagnosis/substance misuse Other Desirable Holder of full UK Driving Licence/Car Driver Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Current Professional Qualification in mental health nursing/Occupational Therapy/Social Work./ psychotherapy Evidence of ongoing CPD Registration must be live with a professional body. Desirable ENB 812/998/SLICE Training in Psychosocial Interventions or Thorn Family Therapy/Work training; Other relevant training, eg substance misuse Experience Essential Post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems Desirable Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless Work with people experiencing mental health crisis Supervision of students and junior staff Audit and research Teaching Working with people who use substances Skills and knowledge Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources. Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families Skills in risk assessment and management. Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and its impact on service users and carers. Knowledge of current legislation and guidance applicable to this client group. Can demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them Skills in psychosocial interventions. Desirable Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change Basic counselling and group work skills. Dual diagnosis/substance misuse Other Desirable Holder of full UK Driving Licence/Car Driver 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Riverside Centre Hillingdon Hospital Uxbridge UB8 3NN Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)