South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 post within the Single Point of Access (Barnsley). The service operates Mon-Fri 08:00-18:30 and weekends 8am-16:00hrs with flexible working patterns available.
You will be working in a supportive environment alongside experienced staff with access to regular supervision and training.
The team offers initial assessment for service users referred to secondary care mental health teams. We have very good established working relationships with other parts of the service and third sector organisations.
We are based at Lundwood health centre and cover several clinics out at GP practices across the borough in addition to home visits.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out initial assessments in a variety of settings for service users referred into secondary care mental health services. The team accepts referrals from local GP practices, other health care professionals and partnering agencies.
The post requires excellent risk assessment skills and confidence in decision making around complex mental health conditions.
You will be working in a supportive multi-disciplinary team; however, you must be able to undertake lone working in community settings. You will also be expected to liaise with other parts of statutory services and third sector organisations.
The applicant will undertake the role of duty worker in addition to assessments and triage. This will involve accepting referrals, providing advice and signposting to service users and their families.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities; we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups; we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
* Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
* Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and carers.
* Supervision and support of other team members.
* Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
* Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
* Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
* Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
* Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
* Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
* Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Time management
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
* A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
* A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge and Skills
* Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
* Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
* Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
* Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
* Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
* Knowledge of audit processes.
* Experience of carer services/issues.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Experience
* Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
* Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
* Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
* Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
* Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
* Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
* Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
* Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
* Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
* Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
* Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
* Experience of working holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.
Training
* Assessment and care planning skills.
* Risk assessment and risk management.
* Relevant post-registration qualifications and/or training.
Physical Attributes
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
* RMN Current NMC registration.
* Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
* Mentorship or equivalent.
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.
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