Job summary
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An opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of Mental Health practitioner in the Wirral Complex Needs Service. The Complex Needs Service plays a role in delivering mental health care for adults with personality-based difficulties and complex trauma. The post-holder will be part of a leadership team that helps co-ordinate and implement direct and indirect psychological care to our client group, whilst also helping to support the wider system that works with our clients.
Psychological approaches are highly valued within our team and Mental Health Practitioners are integral in this process, providing assessment and interventions, as well as contributing to the clinical thinking within the team. The post-holder will join a supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team involving mental health practitioners, clinical psychologists, assistant psychologist and support worker whom are trained in differing disciplines. The MDT provides great opportunity to learn within a team and develop knowledge and skills in this area of work.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve carrying a clinical caseload, working both directly and indirectly with service users delivering psychological interventions at a one to one and group level. The post holder will also provide low level consultation (when required) as the link worker to the wider services supporting individuals.
We are keen to recruit someone with experience, knowledge and skills of working with personality based difficulties and complex trauma. We also value the ability to develop innovative practice and value those who are able to work closely with colleagues in different parts of the system, including primary care and the third sector.
The post is funded for 5 days per week. We prioritise investment in staff and would offer training in Structured Clinical Management with potential to train in other therapeutic models, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. We would particularly welcome applications from people who are a already trained in the following therapeutic modalities: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and Structured Clinical Management.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.
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Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
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Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
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Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with the appropriate professional body
2. Professional knowledge acquired through a relevant degree or experience plus relevant experience working with complex cases
Desirable
3. Evidence of continued professional development
4. Relevant mentorship qualification as required by governing body
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
5. In-depth knowledge and experience of working within the recovery focused philosophy framework
6. Knowledge of delivering individual service user focused specialist assessments
7. Knowledge of evidence based interventions which are measureable and which promote the service users journey along the recovery pathway
8. An in-depth knowledge of delivering psychosocial interventions (PSI)
9. Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs
10. Professional knowledge acquired through a relevant degree plus relevant experience for working in the community
11. Highly developed accurate physical skills and be able to manipulate fine tools and materials
12. Knowledge of developing specialist programmes of care, care packages
13. Knowledge of providing specialised advice in relation to care
14. Knowledge of recording personally generated information
15. Knowledge of working closely with commissioners and care providers
Desirable
16. Knowledge of legal frameworks including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
17. Experience of undertaking surveys or audits necessary to own work
18. Experience of undertaking research and development activity and clinical trials
19. Knowledge of complex care management including the development of bespoke support packages
Experience
Essential
20. A minimum of 2 years' experience working with adults with mental health problems with a complex nature
21. Experience of planning and organising complex activities or programmes requiring formulation and adjustment
22. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care, care packages
23. Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care
24. Experience of working closely with commissioners and care providers
Desirable
25. Experience of following policies and providing comments to propose changes to practice/procedures in own work area
26. Experience of safe management of equipment and resources
27. Experience of being an authorised signatory
28. Experience of conducting professional/clinical supervision
29. Ability to undertake surveys, R&D activity or audits as necessary to own work
30. Ability to regularly undertake equipment testing and adaptation
31. Experience of working within a rehabilitation framework