Job summary Are you looking to develop your role and be part of a new and unique way of working? The Community Embedded Practitioner role offers the opportunity to be part of a pioneering project and draw on your strengths to shape the way mental health services work with and support our communities. As an experienced practitioner, you will use your knowledge, skills and experience to shape this role in response to the needs of local communities and the organisations in which you will be embedded. This pilot has been co-developed with South London communities through the South London Listens programme, in response to a community ask around access to mental health services for refugee, migrant and diaspora and UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) communities. Community organisations in Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark have been identified through South London Listens and Citizens UK to host a Community Embedded Practitioner. "A mental health practitioner working alongside us will be a huge asset to our ongoing work with communities that have too often faced barriers in accessing mental health support" - Community Leaders Community organisations are looking for an empathic and compassionate practitioner to welcome into their organisation in genuine collaboration, ready to work innovatively to provide mental health support, responding to needs that arise and supporting staff and volunteers to increase their skills and knowledge. Main duties of the job As part of South London Listens, our ethos is building relationships within local communities and working together to prevent mental ill-health and bring about sustainable change. The post holder will be working with external stakeholders to: Bridge gaps between the NHS and communities by learning about the needs of the community and feeding back within the NHSAssess and triage complex needsMake referrals and follow up with patients to help them navigate the systemMake registering for and accessing services easier The post holder will be responsible to lead the Community Embedded Programme, with key outcomes which include: Reduced stigma and increase willingness to talk about mental health in targeted community organisationsIncreased knowledge of mental health services and the system among participantsIncreased trust in the NHS and willingness to be referred in community organisationsImproved understanding in Mental Health Trusts of the needs of migrant, refugee, diaspora and UKME groupsIncreased early-stage uptake of mental health services for those who need them among community organisationsReduction in unmet need in migrant, refugee and diaspora communities About us About the Location: The exact location for the successful post holder is to be determined but will be linked with local communities in Lewisham Borough Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth. Benefits : We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-NUR-6679603-LF Job locations Churchdown 1a Churchdown Bromley BR1 5PS Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will deliver on the Key Responsibilities: Leading by exampleMaking sure patients get quality careEnsuring staffing is appropriate to patient needsEmpowering nurses to take on a wider range of clinical tasksMaking sure patients are treated with respectResolving problems for patients and their relatives by building closer relationship If you are a passionate mental health practitioner and an advocate for marginalised communities, with keen understanding of the issues faced by communities, impacting their mental health, we encourage you to apply for this new role. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will deliver on the Key Responsibilities: Leading by exampleMaking sure patients get quality careEnsuring staffing is appropriate to patient needsEmpowering nurses to take on a wider range of clinical tasksMaking sure patients are treated with respectResolving problems for patients and their relatives by building closer relationship If you are a passionate mental health practitioner and an advocate for marginalised communities, with keen understanding of the issues faced by communities, impacting their mental health, we encourage you to apply for this new role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN or Dip/Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing OR Registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or all allied Health Professionals Continuing registration with body overseeing practice of core mental health profession, e.g. NMC or HCPC. Extensive post-registration continuing professional development Desirable Higher degree/Masters Mentorship qualification or ENB 998 Experience Essential Experience of working in a Community Mental health Team. Experience of working in a role embedded within a community organisation, such as refugee, migrant and diaspora and UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) communities to improve access to mental health services Experience of multi-professional collaboration at a senior level Partnership working with other statutory and voluntary agencies Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care Managing change and introducing new ways of working for mental health professional team Desirable Experience training community and voluntary sector professionals in mental health, risk management and access to services Experience of presenting at conferences and publishing articles Experience training community and voluntary sector professionals in mental health, risk management and access to services Experience of managing and supervising non-clinical staff and other professionals Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care Experience of racial awareness/diversity training Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the current policy context and the implications for mental health Knowledge of current professional developments for mental health practitioners Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies associated with Mental Health Care including MHA, CPA Procedures and Human Rights Act An appreciation of the special needs of patients from diverse cultural communities. Understanding of risk issues including Clinical and Health and Safety Knowledge and understanding of Care quality commissions standards and the quality Improvement agenda for Directorates. Desirable Invovlement with QI methodology /training Skills and Abilities Essential Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues to a range of audiences Able to advise on clinical issues, demonstrating an understanding of professional guidance, policy and relevant status Building up trust with colleagues and clients who access LRMN and Refugee Council. Being a visible and familiar, engaging with staff and clients, being free at times for informal conversations. Able to identify and establish credibility and good working relationships with representatives of external agencies and other stakeholders, and manage those relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to ensuring that services meet the needs of service users and their carers, and Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in a manner, which inspires confidence and respect from others at all, levels both within and outside the organisation. Can demonstrate tactful and diplomatic approach when liaising with service users, carers nursing colleagues and members of the MDT. Desirable Able to work on several projects simultaneously using project management skills ability work with minimal supervision Able to identify key issues from complex documents and plan for operationalising same Personal Essential Highly motivated and able to work independently prioritising work and effectively dealing with competing demands Innovative, creative and a willingness to try something new. degree of self-awareness, able to demonstrate appropriate use of authority, providing a clear and unambiguous role within the senior management team Comfortable working within a complex environment and can demonstrate a high level of perseverance, being committed to seeing plans through to their conclusion within agreed time scales. Genuine commitment to equal opportunity, fair access and service user empowerment Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN or Dip/Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing OR Registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or all allied Health Professionals Continuing registration with body overseeing practice of core mental health profession, e.g. NMC or HCPC. Extensive post-registration continuing professional development Desirable Higher degree/Masters Mentorship qualification or ENB 998 Experience Essential Experience of working in a Community Mental health Team. Experience of working in a role embedded within a community organisation, such as refugee, migrant and diaspora and UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) communities to improve access to mental health services Experience of multi-professional collaboration at a senior level Partnership working with other statutory and voluntary agencies Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care Managing change and introducing new ways of working for mental health professional team Desirable Experience training community and voluntary sector professionals in mental health, risk management and access to services Experience of presenting at conferences and publishing articles Experience training community and voluntary sector professionals in mental health, risk management and access to services Experience of managing and supervising non-clinical staff and other professionals Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care Experience of racial awareness/diversity training Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the current policy context and the implications for mental health Knowledge of current professional developments for mental health practitioners Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies associated with Mental Health Care including MHA, CPA Procedures and Human Rights Act An appreciation of the special needs of patients from diverse cultural communities. Understanding of risk issues including Clinical and Health and Safety Knowledge and understanding of Care quality commissions standards and the quality Improvement agenda for Directorates. Desirable Invovlement with QI methodology /training Skills and Abilities Essential Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues to a range of audiences Able to advise on clinical issues, demonstrating an understanding of professional guidance, policy and relevant status Building up trust with colleagues and clients who access LRMN and Refugee Council. Being a visible and familiar, engaging with staff and clients, being free at times for informal conversations. Able to identify and establish credibility and good working relationships with representatives of external agencies and other stakeholders, and manage those relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to ensuring that services meet the needs of service users and their carers, and Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in a manner, which inspires confidence and respect from others at all, levels both within and outside the organisation. Can demonstrate tactful and diplomatic approach when liaising with service users, carers nursing colleagues and members of the MDT. Desirable Able to work on several projects simultaneously using project management skills ability work with minimal supervision Able to identify key issues from complex documents and plan for operationalising same Personal Essential Highly motivated and able to work independently prioritising work and effectively dealing with competing demands Innovative, creative and a willingness to try something new. degree of self-awareness, able to demonstrate appropriate use of authority, providing a clear and unambiguous role within the senior management team Comfortable working within a complex environment and can demonstrate a high level of perseverance, being committed to seeing plans through to their conclusion within agreed time scales. Genuine commitment to equal opportunity, fair access and service user empowerment 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Address Churchdown 1a Churchdown Bromley BR1 5PS Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)