Job summary
We are a vibrant, cheerful team and we are looking for more staff! We really enjoy the specialism of looking after Older Adults and providing that individualised, person-centred care. Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker? This might be the job for you! Read on!!
The South Buckinghamshire Older Adult Community Mental Health team look after people over 65yrs who are in need of mental health treatment. We are keen to take on someone with a real interest to learn and develop this specialist knowledge, even if you have not worked with Older Adults before. We need you to be caring and compassionate and have the patient at the centre of what you do.
We have opportunities for both full time and part time and are happy to discuss potential flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Our team is based at Saffron House in Easton -High Wycombe, which is the newly established mental health hub in South Bucks. We provide community based treatments and are fortunate to work alongside our own dedicated Social Care Team. We provide focussed interventions for the older adults of South Buckinghamshire.
Saffron House benefits from being at an accessible location, that is not only close to local bus and train stations but also the M40 motorway, with free staff parking on site.
This service operates 365 days per year and follows the principals the Community Mental Health Framework. The core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00 til 17.00. Out of hours/duty support services are managed via a team rota. Staff will be expected to work on this rota which includes 9:00 til 17.00 at weekends.
We want you to be a confident practitioner, able to work with students and teach others and be able to work under pressure and have excellent mental health assessment skills. Good communication is essential and an interest in developing physical health assessments is encouraged.
About us
The South Buckinghamshire Community Mental Health Service is a busy and caring team that provides a high standard of care for older adults with a range of mental health conditions. The key focus is to keep patients as safe and as independent as possible, with a strong emphasis upon risk management and empowering patients to be involved in the services we provide.
You will be well supported and developed by an experienced deputy Management team. You will also have access to our excellent training and development programme.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in a role that is exciting, challenging and rewarding, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Flexible working and part time workers are encouraged to apply.
For an informal discussion/visit please contact Meredith Gamble, Team Manager, on 07970746694 or Teress McLarty, Service Manager, on 07788754353
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in a role that is exciting, challenging and rewarding, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Flexible working and part time workers are encouraged to apply.
For an informal discussion/visit please contact Meredith Gamble, Team Manager, on 07970746694 or Teress McLarty, Service Manager, on 07788754353
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Desirable
- Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
Experience
Essential
- To have experience of older people and complex care in the community both generic and mental health
- Experience of supervising and managing staff
- Experience of providing leadership
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Formal and informal teaching including supervising student placements
- Clinical audit
- Experience of undertaking complaint ? Knowledge of research methodologies ? Experience of implementing research findings into work environment. or incident investigations
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Experience of implementing research findings into work environment.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
- To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare and older people
- Have advanced knowledge of mental health and the mental health act
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management.
- To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance
- To understand the legal frameworks used within practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Desirable
- Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
Experience
Essential
- To have experience of older people and complex care in the community both generic and mental health
- Experience of supervising and managing staff
- Experience of providing leadership
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Formal and informal teaching including supervising student placements
- Clinical audit
- Experience of undertaking complaint ? Knowledge of research methodologies ? Experience of implementing research findings into work environment. or incident investigations
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Experience of implementing research findings into work environment.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
- To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare and older people
- Have advanced knowledge of mental health and the mental health act
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management.
- To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance
- To understand the legal frameworks used within practice
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).
