Job summary
A valuable substantive job opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated band 6 practitioner (RMN) to work within our team. This is an innovative service commissioned for Merton residents, serving as the primary access point for mental health referrals into secondary care
The post holder will be responsible for conducting mental health assessments for people who are referred by a variety of agencies, including self-referrals, and the post holder will contribute to the triaging of these cases by conducting risk assessments by variable forms of communication including telephone, e-consultation and face to face review. These assessments will be conducted at the Wilson Hospital site and variable community settings such as patient homes depending on the nature of need identified during the triage process. The post holder will also be responsible for identifying safeguarding concerns, and undertaking plans of action to help mitigate/reduce identified safeguarding risks.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry an assessment caseload and be responsible for the management and planning of those service users, under the supervision of the Team Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist, including discharge to alternative primary care services, or onward referral to secondary care or specialist teams within the trust.
The Post holder will also require a degree of autonomy, and robust assessment/formulating skills are essential. Experience in crisis management and an ability to work flexibly will be an advantage given the high volume of referrals.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers.
To maintain high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that are likely to affect the mental, emotional and physical well-being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required.
To act as a care coordinator in assessing clients needs and strengths through a collaborative approach, ensuring that all clients have care plans and that these are implemented and regularly reviewed/updated.
To develop and maintain a high standard of practice, based on assessment, through the use of a range of psychosocial approaches, within a health and psycho-social framework.
To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programmed of care is provided throughout.
To implement and/or participate in crisis intervention measures with the client/family or in conjunction with other agencies.
To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information in accordance with Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs.
To organise and participate in the admission, discharge and transfer of clients in accordance with the Trust Policies.
To provide clients and carers with verbal and written up to date information on the services offered by the Trust, how to express their views, complaints procedure and what they can expect from the service.
To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload, referrals and to feedback on new assessment.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with in-patient facilities regarding admission and discharge of clients.
To facilitate carers assessments, provide the appropriate care plan to meet identified needs and to monitor efficacy.
To have knowledge and application of key legislation and policy such as Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, Capacity Act, Care Act
To participate in the running of the clozapine and depot clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers.
To maintain high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that are likely to affect the mental, emotional and physical well-being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required.
To act as a care coordinator in assessing clients needs and strengths through a collaborative approach, ensuring that all clients have care plans and that these are implemented and regularly reviewed/updated.
To develop and maintain a high standard of practice, based on assessment, through the use of a range of psychosocial approaches, within a health and psycho-social framework.
To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programmed of care is provided throughout.
To implement and/or participate in crisis intervention measures with the client/family or in conjunction with other agencies.
To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information in accordance with Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs.
To organise and participate in the admission, discharge and transfer of clients in accordance with the Trust Policies.
To provide clients and carers with verbal and written up to date information on the services offered by the Trust, how to express their views, complaints procedure and what they can expect from the service.
To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload, referrals and to feedback on new assessment.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with in-patient facilities regarding admission and discharge of clients.
To facilitate carers assessments, provide the appropriate care plan to meet identified needs and to monitor efficacy.
To have knowledge and application of key legislation and policy such as Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, Capacity Act, Care Act
To participate in the running of the clozapine and depot clinics.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and use of the relevant NICE guidelines and of evidence based interventions.
- Knowledge of counseling skills, group skills, cognitive skills, behavioral skills.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical assessment, ssessment, risk assessment, MSE, mental capacity assessment and crisis management.
- Good verbal communication,written and report writing skills
- Prompt and accurate recording on to electronic notes system and an understanding of the need for this Effective self / time management.
Desirable
- Coaching
- Brief Solution Focused Therapy
- Knowledge of employment legislation Experience of managing and supervising other staff
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience in Acute Mental Health
- Experience of providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these
- Experience of working in a community multidisciplinary team setting and ability to undertake home visits / attend various clinical sites as required
- Experience of working in a community multidisciplinary team setting and ability to undertake home visits / attend various clinical sites as required
Desirable
- Experience of managing and supervising other staff
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse
- Mentorship for Contemporary Practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and use of the relevant NICE guidelines and of evidence based interventions.
- Knowledge of counseling skills, group skills, cognitive skills, behavioral skills.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical assessment, ssessment, risk assessment, MSE, mental capacity assessment and crisis management.
- Good verbal communication,written and report writing skills
- Prompt and accurate recording on to electronic notes system and an understanding of the need for this Effective self / time management.
Desirable
- Coaching
- Brief Solution Focused Therapy
- Knowledge of employment legislation Experience of managing and supervising other staff
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience in Acute Mental Health
- Experience of providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these
- Experience of working in a community multidisciplinary team setting and ability to undertake home visits / attend various clinical sites as required
- Experience of working in a community multidisciplinary team setting and ability to undertake home visits / attend various clinical sites as required
Desirable
- Experience of managing and supervising other staff
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse
- Mentorship for Contemporary Practice
Desirable
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
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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).
