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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We are looking for dedicated, experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to join ELPS. You will be a senior member of a growing and dynamic service where learning, professional development and a supportive environment are promoted.
The role has clinical, leadership and managerial elements to it. Critical thinking and motivation for innovation and development are essential, as you will be involved in patient care and experience, team development and service improvement.
ELPS is commissioned to see patients aged 16 and above. You will undertake biopsychosocial assessments for patients who attend UTC or ED or are admitted on medical wards and have mental health needs. You will represent ELPS in Ealing Hospital and provide specialist support to referring clinicians and clinical teams. You will offer a person-centred approach to patients' treatment, recovery and well-being.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake biopsychosocial assessments for patients with mental health needs.
2. Make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems.
3. Promote carer/family involvement and coordinate safe discharge plans.
4. Demonstrate organisational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
5. Provide clinical and managerial supervision to junior colleagues.
6. Engage in service improvement projects.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Professional Qualification as RMN/RN (Mental Health) or Registered Occupational Therapist or Registered Social Worker with professional registration (HCPC)
* Mentorship In Practice or equivalent teaching qualification
* Assisted Year In Practice if social work qualified
Experience
* Demonstrable substantive post qualifying experience in psychiatry.
* Experience of supervising junior staff.
* Experience of working with people who have experienced serious ongoing mental health problems.
Knowledge and Skills
* Specialist knowledge of mental health disorders.
* Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative.
* Clear understanding of the Mental Health Act and National Policy.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to manage own time effectively.
* Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently.
* Ability to work closely and form excellent working relationships with a wide range of people.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.
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