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Job Summary
The Mental Health Assessment and Intervention Service (MAIS) is an integral part of the Community Mental Health Team pathway. The service is primarily a practitioner led service with access to consultation and support from psychologists and psychiatrists. The team will have close links with primary and secondary care and third sector agencies, working alongside the First Response service.
The Mental Health Assessment and Intervention Service forms part of the Community mental health team offer, working alongside both Primary care services and with direct liaison with the Community mental health teams working with individuals 18-ageless, suffering from, mild to moderate mental health problems.
The post holder will encompass building a rapport with GP surgeries, Livewell services and working with the voluntary agencies within the community. Supporting adults over the ages of 18, completing assessments, formulations and interventions, including group work.
The post holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team, working with key stakeholders and third sector agencies.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will be responsible for supervising junior staff within the team & will support the induction of new staff across the team, includes mentoring of students.
* The post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management & clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest.
* The post holder will keep up to date electronic records of all patient & staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMC or HPC guidelines, & Livewell Southwest policies including record keeping, confidentiality, Data Protection Act & the Mental Health Act & professional conduct.
* The post holder will provide assessment, support & guidance for those people who present frequently or present with complex problems but who do not meet the criteria for secondary mental health care.
* The post holder will work with MAIS to develop interventions which support the MAIS & wider mental health services to become NICE guideline compliant.
* All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able & willing to work across a 7 day service.
About Us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* The post holder will encompass building a rapport with GP surgeries, Livewell services and working with the voluntary agencies within the community. Supporting adults over the ages of 18, completing assessments, formulations and interventions, including group work.
* The post holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team, working with key stakeholders and third sector agencies.
* The post holder will be responsible for supervising junior staff within the team.
* The post holder will support the induction of new staff across the team.
* The post holder will act as a mentor for students.
* The post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest.
* The post holder should maintain close links with all other Livewell Services as required.
* The post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements and training programmes for Mental Health professionals.
* The post holder will keep up to date electronic records of all patient and staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMC or HPC guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including record keeping, confidentiality, Data Protection Act and the Mental Health Act and professional conduct.
* The post holder will be aware of NMC standards or own professional standards and Livewell Southwest guidelines on Mental Health Act and Data Protection Act.
* The post holder will, in conjunction with other staff from the service will provide assessments within clinical settings or home environment to determine mental health needs and provide consultation and advice to referrers and other agencies regarding alternative appropriate services when the patient does not need the support of the CMHT pathway.
* The post holder will provide evidence-based recovery focused interventions for patients and carers on an individual or group basis in conjunction with our partner agencies.
* The post holder will advise, in conjunction with Drs and the Non-medical prescriber, on matters relating to medication.
* The post holder, in conjunction with the MDT and other relevant service areas, will develop and deliver psychoeducational packages and training related to the management of common mental health disorders to support third sector agencies to assist them to support people with common mental health problems who do not require ongoing support from the community mental health teams.
* The post holder will provide consultation to primary care and third sector agencies to ensure that those people who require mental health support are identified and are referred onto the appropriate services in a timely manner.
* The post holder will provide assessment, support and guidance for those people who present frequently or present with complex problems but who do not meet the criteria for secondary mental health care.
* The post holder will be involved educating primary care staff on the role of the Mental Health Assessment and Intervention Service.
* The post holder will develop and maintain links with primary care.
* The post holder will support the team manager with the daily management of the team, taking a senior lead in the absence of team manager. The post holder will take an active role in the development of the team, attending team away days, business meetings and attendance at MDT meetings.
* The post holder will work with MAIS to develop interventions which support the MAIS and wider mental health services to become NICE guideline compliant.
* The post holder will be required to attend any relevant working groups as directed by the manager in relation to the educational aspect of their role.
* The post holder will work under the direction of the MAIS manager to agree how the education packages will be delivered.
* The post holder will support the development and delivery of training for patients, carers and partner agencies in agreement with the MAIS manager.
* The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the team. This will include annual Records audits. The post holder will be required to keep up to date this will include Mandatory training and developments in mental health care. The post holder will build relationships with third sector agencies, other primary care services and secondary mental health services.
* This role will involve regular time spent using computerised systems.
* It will involve travel across the city throughout the day.
* The post may involve carrying equipment from one area to another to support the delivery of training.
* The job will involve lone working in a variety of settings including patients homes, and several community settings.
* The job will include exposure to sensitive personal information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 2-3 year post relevant registration experience.
* Multi-disciplinary working.
* Relevant experience of working with young adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
* Leadership and management experience within a clinical setting.
Desirable
* Life experience in a wide range of settings.
* Experience within a community mental health setting.
Knowledge
Essential
* Mental Health Act.
* MCA/DOLS.
* Confidentiality.
* Applies knowledge of Key Worker and Personalised Care Framework.
* Psychiatric illnesses: and the evidence-based management of people with severe and enduring mental illness in the community.
* Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
* Ability to assess and formulate outcomes for presenting within an MDT setting.
* Ability to apply evidence-based interventions on a one-to-one or group environment.
Desirable
* Breakaway.
* Networking with other agencies.
* Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health.
* System one/ECPA/computer patient records.
* Interest and awareness of national and local services developments.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to travel across Plymouth.
* Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including:
* Assessment skills.
* Communication and liaison skills.
* Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills.
* Team working skills.
* Self-management ability.
* Prioritising workload/resources.
* Administration skills.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Computer skills.
* Risk assessment management.
* Crisis management.
* Lone working.
* Ability to plan/implement a package of care in the community for patients with mental health problems.
* Ability to manage a caseload ensuring record keeping meets the standards of Livewell Southwest.
* Responsible and self-motivated.
* Able to manage own stress.
* Flexible and reliable.
* Empathetic.
Desirable
* Ability to recognise and support stress in others.
* Mentorship or equivalent.
* Positive risk management.
* Full driving license for at least 12 months.
* Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission.
* Ability to carry out role of link working within primary care:
* - Planning care and reviewing patients within different settings.
* - Specific Therapeutic interventions.
Qualifications
Essential
* RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
* or
* Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration.
* or
* Social Work Degree or PG Dip or MA Social Work England Registration.
Desirable
* DBT Essential Skills.
* Compassionate Focused Therapy Skills.
* Solution Focused Therapy Skills.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Livewell Southwest
Address: Westbourne Unit, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 2PQ
Employer's website: Livewell Southwest
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