We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to the Early Intervention Team.
We are a team that works with clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. We are a multidisciplinary team that covers the whole of Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
1. With colleagues, carry out comprehensive assessments of an individual's health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree on the most appropriate course of action.
2. To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk.
3. To formulate a plan of care based on identified need.
4. Deliver evidence-based interventions as appropriate.
5. Review the effectiveness of the care plan at regular intervals.
6. To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
7. To maintain computer-held care records in an accurate and timely fashion.
8. Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner.
9. Act in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, Care Management System, Acute and Schedule Care Pathways as appropriate.
10. Develop effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues.
Supervision:
1. Regularly review caseload to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service.
2. Deliver supervision and facilitate PDR with more junior members of staff.
3. Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution.
Education and Training:
1. Act as a mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments, and maintain 'sign off' status.
2. Participate in training relevant to the role.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of main responsibilities and role requirements.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
* Professional Registration with NMC/Social Work England or HCPC
Experience of working in Mental Health
Essential
* Experience of working in Mental Health
Experience of MDT working
Essential
* Experience of MDT working
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Limbrick Centre
Limbrick Road
Sheffield
S6 2PE
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