Mental Health Rapid Responder - ADHD/ASD Pathway - South East Staffs

Job summary

Are you an experienced Community Mental Health Support Worker looking for a new opportunity to become a Rapid Responder and work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck.

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our new Adult ADHD & Autism Service. The role will be based inSouth East Staffordshire, covering Lichfield, Tamworth and Burton on Trent where you will be working across our developing assessment pathway.

MPFT are pleased to announce we will be providing assessments for ADHD and Autism for adults in South Staffordshire. We will be having two parts to the service, assessment and post diagnosis support. We have a multi-disciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist nurses, occupational therapists and more. We strive to meet the needs of our locality providing a gold standard service.

Early applications are also advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early dependent on the volume of applications received.

Main duties of the job

o Identify risks through use of appropriate assessments, act immediately if the situation requires, and ensure all risks are reported to senior clinicians/line managers.o Implement and support detailed care plans, outcome measures documentation, risk assessments and treatment programmes (including intervention Support Plans, mental health and multi-disciplinary care plans)o Review the 'Duty Inbox' for the team and signpost service users accordinglyo Offer interventions in line with 'Overcoming Challenging Times Plan'o You will work without direct supervision to undertake assessments and deliver interventions relating to individual needs.o Support and assess patients on point of referral under supervision.o Working collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for service users in the Integrated Mental Health Teams

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.