Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced senior mental health practitioner to work closely with the Team Manager and other senior clinicians within H&F Central MINT services in Hammersmith & Fulham. This post is open to nurses, social workers and occupational therapists and is a management post within the team.
Remodelled community teams have been established over the past year following a successful bid for additional resources. In line with the population health model the team now deliver mental health interventions in partnership with primary care colleagues as well as continuing to provide care for those with more complex needs.
The Long-Term Plan, together with NHSE's Community Mental Health Framework, provides a historic opportunity to address gaps in the provision of Mental Health care within communities. Community teams have moved away from siloed, hard-to-reach services towards joined-up care and whole population management approaches, establishing a revitalised purpose and identity for community mental health services.
One of the LTP's key objectives is to develop "new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care [which] will support adults and older adults with severe mental illnesses".
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and monitor the performance and care delivery of the nursing staff in theMINT team; ensuring local professional leadership.
They will participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice.
Additionally, they will liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group.
They would need to have an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning.
The post holder will also be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a small and defined caseload; and maintaining associated records.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team manager in providing effective leadership within a clinical team providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined geographical area.
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 and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/OT/Social Worker (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
- oEvidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- oCompletion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators
Desirable
- oDegree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of supervising staff and students
- oAble to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- oAwareness of Trust policies and service specification
- oExtensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- oLived experience of mental health issues
Knowledge
Essential
- oComprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- oTo understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Desirable
- oTo have a good knowledge of service objectives
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- oAble to establish links with other services and professionals
- oAble to effectively manage risk
Desirable
- oExtensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse/OT/Social Worker (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
- oEvidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- oCompletion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators
Desirable
- oDegree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of supervising staff and students
- oAble to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- oAwareness of Trust policies and service specification
- oExtensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- oLived experience of mental health issues
Knowledge
Essential
- oComprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- oTo understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Desirable
- oTo have a good knowledge of service objectives
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- oAble to establish links with other services and professionals
- oAble to effectively manage risk
Desirable
- oExtensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
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.
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.
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).
