Job summary
The post is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Allied Health Professional to build upon and advance their leadership and managerial skills. The focus of the role is on providing clinical leadership in the development of the new Specialist Older Adults Mental Health (SOAMHS) Mild to Moderate service and in and deputise for the team Manager with the day to day running of this service.
The focus of the service will be to ensure that patients receive assessment and therapeutic intervention to maximise their independence, safety and wellbeing. The interventions will include education, individual work and group work and will involve working closely with patients, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies, within a multi-disciplinary team. They will hold their own complex caseload of patients.
The post holder will be based in one of the community teams in Hammersmith & Fulham and they will be undertaking home visits, meetings at the team base and other community sites.
We would love you to apply if you are an experienced Allied Health Professional with a passion to drive forward excellent care for older people with mental and physical health problems.
Main duties of the job
This is a B7 post is based in the vibrant London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
The Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMHS) is a supportive, caring, integrated service where staff work together closely to support our patients and their families. We have strong links with medical teams, Allied Health Professionals, Carers and the local community. We value diversity and are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability and sexuality. We are immensely proud of our staff and their passion, professionalism and dedication to changing people's lives. If you share that passion and want to make a difference, then come and join us.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
OPMHS OT team is a large and diverse team, which includes team members who have trained overseas. We have a robust induction and training programme to integrate new team members in the Trust and the service line. We are passionate about our team members' health & well-being and career progression.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (OT, Psychology, nursing) appropriate to the job role
- Degree/diploma level qualification supplemented by specialist qualification and/or experience.
Desirable
- Courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of student Supervisor Course/equivalent/Practice Educators/
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience of supervising staff and Students
- Experience of managing clinical risks with complex cases.
Desirable
- Experience working with patients and carer groups to develop innovative practice.
- Lived experience of mental health issues/caring for Older person with mental Health difficulties/dementia complex mental health needs/dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area.
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification.
- Knowledge safeguarding both children and adults and patient safety.
- To understand key performance indicators and how they relate to team.
Desirable
- Awareness of regional and national policies and procedures in relation to service area.
- Awareness of research and development in service areas.
- NICE guidance and governance procedures in relation to patient safety.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental and physical health needs including dementia
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals.
- To remain calm under pressure, to contain others emotional distress and anxiety.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
- Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation.
- To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers.
- To treat people with dignity and respect
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (OT, Psychology, nursing) appropriate to the job role
- Degree/diploma level qualification supplemented by specialist qualification and/or experience.
Desirable
- Courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of student Supervisor Course/equivalent/Practice Educators/
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience of supervising staff and Students
- Experience of managing clinical risks with complex cases.
Desirable
- Experience working with patients and carer groups to develop innovative practice.
- Lived experience of mental health issues/caring for Older person with mental Health difficulties/dementia complex mental health needs/dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area.
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification.
- Knowledge safeguarding both children and adults and patient safety.
- To understand key performance indicators and how they relate to team.
Desirable
- Awareness of regional and national policies and procedures in relation to service area.
- Awareness of research and development in service areas.
- NICE guidance and governance procedures in relation to patient safety.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental and physical health needs including dementia
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals.
- To remain calm under pressure, to contain others emotional distress and anxiety.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
- Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation.
- To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers.
- To treat people with dignity and respect
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).
