Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality mental health service to patients under the care of the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team (CAHTT) within secondary mental health services.CAHTT is dedicated to providing timely, flexible, and person-centered interventions aimed at preventing hospital admissions and readmissions. The team focuses on supporting individuals within their communities, tailoring care to meet their unique needs.
The role involves actively contributing to the continuous development and improvement of services, ensuring that effective care pathways and individualised care plans are in place to facilitate urgent and crisis care access. The post holder will champion evidence-based practices by offering clinical advice and support, serving as a role model, and delivering education and training as appropriate.
Close collaboration with carers, statutory and non-statutory services, emergency responders, and third-sector organisations is essential. The post holder will also work closely with local Single Point of Access services to provide rapid responses to mental health crises, helping to reduce unnecessary A&E attendances.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to planning, delivery and monitoring interventions and/or treatmentsTo respect individuals' dignity, wishes and beliefs and obtain their consent for the assessment to be undertaken.To identify appropriate methods, techniques and equipment for different activities taking into account any risks.To undertake reviews/interventions as agreed with the care team, following established protocols/procedures and consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.To report findings in the appropriate format to the people who need them.
To offer to the team his/her own insights into the health and well-being needs and wishes of the service users and make suggestions on the treatment that might be needed.
To maintain awareness of Trust medicine management policy and protocols and ensure adhered to practice guidance, as they are updated and respond to national and local guidance (nursing)
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 Professional (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or OT)
- Relevant post registration experience or applicable placement experience
Desirable
- Degree in Health Care related subject
- Qualification in psychosocial interventions in mental health
- Practice assessor/supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification or placement experience to include appropriate experience within an acute mental health care setting and / or experience within community, crisis care, or liaison psychiatry
- Experience of working with other professions within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working independently
- To understand and have experience of risk management
- Experience of receiving supervision
Desirable
- Experience with telephone triage within a Single Point of Access Service
- Experience of Psychiatric Liaison services.
- Experience of Crisis Team services
Knowledge
Essential
- A high level of both written and spoken English language
- Knowledge of relevant mental health law
- Knowledge of adult and children
- safeguarding requirements. Excellent telephone manner
- IT literate - specifically in the MS office suite of programmes
- Ability to type quickly and accurately
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a second language
- Knowledge of RiO patient record System and/or System one
- Excellent communication skills including common courtesy and listening skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible & Positive attitude to work
- Punctual & Good attendance record
- Ability to be empathetic
- Keen to learn new skills and to share learning with others
- Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events
Desirable
- Evidence of self- development
- Evidence of assisting others to develop
Other Requirements
Essential
- Availability to work a shift rota covering 7 days a week 365 days a year
- Full UK driving licence and willing to drive pool cars
Desirable
- Available for 24 hour working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or OT)
- Relevant post registration experience or applicable placement experience
Desirable
- Degree in Health Care related subject
- Qualification in psychosocial interventions in mental health
- Practice assessor/supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification or placement experience to include appropriate experience within an acute mental health care setting and / or experience within community, crisis care, or liaison psychiatry
- Experience of working with other professions within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working independently
- To understand and have experience of risk management
- Experience of receiving supervision
Desirable
- Experience with telephone triage within a Single Point of Access Service
- Experience of Psychiatric Liaison services.
- Experience of Crisis Team services
Knowledge
Essential
- A high level of both written and spoken English language
- Knowledge of relevant mental health law
- Knowledge of adult and children
- safeguarding requirements. Excellent telephone manner
- IT literate - specifically in the MS office suite of programmes
- Ability to type quickly and accurately
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a second language
- Knowledge of RiO patient record System and/or System one
- Excellent communication skills including common courtesy and listening skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible & Positive attitude to work
- Punctual & Good attendance record
- Ability to be empathetic
- Keen to learn new skills and to share learning with others
- Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events
Desirable
- Evidence of self- development
- Evidence of assisting others to develop
Other Requirements
Essential
- Availability to work a shift rota covering 7 days a week 365 days a year
- Full UK driving licence and willing to drive pool cars
Desirable
- Available for 24 hour working
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).
