Job summary
To work as a member of the Community Mental Health Team. To provide effective care and specialist advice for people with complex mental health needs and their carers, in order to supporttheir wellbeing and recovery.
To liaise with other agencies in planning and assessing programmes of care. Provide formal, ongoing clinical supervision and caseload management supervision to junior and less experienced community mental health staff, as directed.
To undertake duties designed to extend clinical and managerial expertise as delegated by the manager when required. This will include deputising in the absence of the Senior Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Carry overall responsibility for the management of a caseload in the role of care co-ordinator/care manager, as defined by the Care Programme Approach and other government and localdirectives. Ensure that the service of the CMHT i.e. nursing, social care, occupational therapyand psychology is carried out effectively within a multidisciplinary framework and in collaboration with other agencies. Maintain contact with service users on their caseload during periods of admission, including attendance at MDT meetings. To take lead in the planning and implementation of the client's re-integration back into the community.2. Provide service users and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs
About us
Why choose to join the Partnership?
The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Carry overall responsibility for the management of a caseload in the role of care co-ordinator /care manager, as defined by the Care Programme Approach and other government and local directives. Ensure that the service of the CMHT i.e. nursing, social care, occupational therapy and psychology is carried out effectively within a multidisciplinary framework and in collaboration with other agencies. Maintain contact with service users on their caseload during periods of admission, including attendance at MDT meetings. To take lead in the planning and implementation of the clients re-integration back into the community.2. Provide service users and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Carry overall responsibility for the management of a caseload in the role of care co-ordinator /care manager, as defined by the Care Programme Approach and other government and local directives. Ensure that the service of the CMHT i.e. nursing, social care, occupational therapy and psychology is carried out effectively within a multidisciplinary framework and in collaboration with other agencies. Maintain contact with service users on their caseload during periods of admission, including attendance at MDT meetings. To take lead in the planning and implementation of the clients re-integration back into the community.2. Provide service users and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 1st Level Registration RMN/Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Evidence of further postregistration education and training
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Further training within the specialist area of Mental Health for the Older Person
- Ability to demonstrate transferable skills if currently working in another setting
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience, one of which will be as a practitioner at band 5, working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Ability to work under pressure in acute situations with minimal supervision
- Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- First aid training
- Ability to think and work flexibly to adapt to different approaches
- Special interest in working with carers
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 1st Level Registration RMN/Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Evidence of further postregistration education and training
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Further training within the specialist area of Mental Health for the Older Person
- Ability to demonstrate transferable skills if currently working in another setting
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience, one of which will be as a practitioner at band 5, working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Ability to work under pressure in acute situations with minimal supervision
- Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- First aid training
- Ability to think and work flexibly to adapt to different approaches
- Special interest in working with carers
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).
