Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join Mendip Older Persons' Community Mental Health Team, for a fixed term 12 month period. The small, friendly team is made up of CPN's, OT's, Clinical Psychologists, Support Workers, Medics, a tACP and administration colleagues. The team sits within the Neighbourhood Directorate and works closely with District Nursing and Community Rehabilitation colleagues.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a caseload of patients in the community who are experiencing mental illness and also patients who have a dementia diagnosis. In return they will receive regular supervision, training opportunities and flexible working options with some scope to work at home depending on the needs of the service.
We welcome informal visits to share more about our service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Neighbourhood Team in Older Persons' Mental Health providing a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for older people in Mendip, for those with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
The post holder will be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a caseload within the community working with individuals and their significant others who have multiple and complex needs. Acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psycho-social, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. There will be a focus on undertaking mental health assessments and working with a caseload of patients considering their goals for recovery.
The post holder may also be asked to undertake memory assessments and support those who have been diagnosed with Dementia.
The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions for people presenting with a severe and enduring mental health problem within a designated geographical area or as required by the Service
To act as a key worker for a caseload of patients, assessing their needs, and developing their recovery care plan, Dialog plus, coordinating and reviewing their care and treatment outlined in the Dialog plus
To coordinate working practices amongst other relevant professionals in the designated locality, including psychologists and psychological therapists
To develop and maintain one's own clinical skills and expertise in the area of approaches to, and treatment of people with a mental health difficulty, Dual Diagnosis and, to be reflective and responsive to meaningful service user and carer involvement.
To be part of the teams duty rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions for people presenting with a severe and enduring mental health problem within a designated geographical area or as required by the Service
To act as a key worker for a caseload of patients, assessing their needs, and developing their recovery care plan, Dialog plus, coordinating and reviewing their care and treatment outlined in the Dialog plus
To coordinate working practices amongst other relevant professionals in the designated locality, including psychologists and psychological therapists
To develop and maintain one's own clinical skills and expertise in the area of approaches to, and treatment of people with a mental health difficulty, Dual Diagnosis and, to be reflective and responsive to meaningful service user and carer involvement.
To be part of the teams duty rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current registration with relevant professional body ie NMC/HCPC
- *Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
- *Experience of supervision and appraisal
Desirable
- *Experience of mentorship role
- *NMP
Experience
Essential
- *Experience as a Band 5 or equivalent Mental Health Professional
- *Experience of care co-ordination
- *Experience of working with families, careers, and significant others
- *Proven leadership skills
- *Relevant experience in a community setting
- *Experience of Recovery focused practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- *Frequent exposure to working with people who are highly distressed and exposure to hearing extremely distressing information for example in relation to abuse
- *Act in a way that support equality and diversity
- *To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion
- *Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the trust to meet the needs of the service
- *Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect
- *Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients
- *Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload
- *Ability to prioritise work load and be flexible to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current registration with relevant professional body ie NMC/HCPC
- *Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
- *Experience of supervision and appraisal
Desirable
- *Experience of mentorship role
- *NMP
Experience
Essential
- *Experience as a Band 5 or equivalent Mental Health Professional
- *Experience of care co-ordination
- *Experience of working with families, careers, and significant others
- *Proven leadership skills
- *Relevant experience in a community setting
- *Experience of Recovery focused practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- *Frequent exposure to working with people who are highly distressed and exposure to hearing extremely distressing information for example in relation to abuse
- *Act in a way that support equality and diversity
- *To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion
- *Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the trust to meet the needs of the service
- *Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect
- *Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients
- *Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload
- *Ability to prioritise work load and be flexible to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing service
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
