Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Community Mental Health Practitionerto join our newly established Sexual Abuse and Assault Pathway in North Staffordshire. This role is to work exclusively in the Sexual Assault services pathway provided by North Staffordshire combined NHS Trust, VCSE (Survive and Woman's aid) and Staffordshire police crime commissioner.
Main duties of the job
Working in an identified Sexual Assault and Abuse Pathway, with the flexibility of working across pathways, dependent on skill and service need.
Delivering therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.
About us
We are an award-winning team and have recently been ranked by HSJ awards as top in the Midlands for Mental Health, Learning and Development and Community Trusts as Best Place to work recommended by employees. When you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential. Not only that, we will actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).
Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).
Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health professional Eg. Nurse or Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
- Understanding of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act
Other
Essential
- Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others
- Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health professional Eg. Nurse or Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
- Understanding of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act
Other
Essential
- Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others
- Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
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).
