Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Full-Time (37.5 hours/Week), Band 6, Permanent member of staff, in to the role of Navigator/Senior Mental Health Practitioner based within NHS Stockport Talking Therapies - (previously known as IAPT - Improving Access to Psychological Therapy Service).
The primary function of the Navigator is to steer referrals coming into, and where appropriate (following MDT discussion / discussion with the referrer) out of the service.
The successful applicant will attend regular multi disciplinary team meetings and assist in the screening and triage of all referrals coming into NHS Talking Therapies and where appropriate.
Some referrals will require additional triage and screeningoutside of the multi disciplinary team meeting including reviewing risk in all domains and safeguarding. There is also a requirement toprovide specialist advice to colleagues and assisting with referrals to the most appropriate services.
As part of this role, the successful applicant will receive regular and line management supervision.
Further information on the role can be found within the job description and person specification.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description for further details.
- To assist in triaging all referrals that are made to the service as the first level gatekeeper to Mental Health services working within core hours (9 - 5).- Provide specialist consultation and advice to other health and social carecolleagues as required.- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.- To provide assistance to clients and other professionals both from within the service and externally. Providing guidance and direction to clinical staff engaged in telephone based assessments.
- To make onward referral to the most appropriate service to meet the individual needs of the service user following triage.- To carry out a thorough assessment of the service users' current mental health problems and individual needs, including a risk assessment.- To identify the need for protection in line with safeguarding children and the Protection of Vulnerable Adult Policy and to comply with statutory obligations.-To liaise and negotiate with other professions, statutory and independentagencies to ensure the best possible service is provided to service users and carers.
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Full-Time (37.5 hours/Week), Band 6, Permanent member of staff, in to the role of Navigator/Senior Mental Health Practitioner based within NHS Stockport Talking Therapies - (previously known as IAPT - Improving Access to Psychological Therapy Service).
The primary function of the Navigator is to steer referrals coming into, and where appropriate (following MDT discussion / discussion with the referrer) out of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide first level triage/gate keeping into primary case psychological therapies on a daily basis.To participate in an MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team) meeting as needed in order to screen, triage and assess referrals into the service and allocate to the most appropriate service to meet the needs of the service user.To provide consultation to team members/colleagues who have identified significant risk issues including harm to self/to others/from others including safeguarding, vulnerability/exploitation and/or health & social care needs
This post will also hold responsibilities for the assessment and formulation of presenting mental health problems experienced by people at a primary care level.Following assessment to be responsible for identifying appropriate management plans, follow up care, referrals and signposting of patients into specialist services.This post involves liaison with other roles and services within the community and will directly link with a group of General Practice surgeries.To monitor the Duty email account and review & action requestsTo participate in the overall development of the service ensuring that the principles of Clinical Governance underpin all developments.It is expected that you will deliver care in accordance with all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and proceduresPlease refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide first level triage/gate keeping into primary case psychological therapies on a daily basis.To participate in an MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team) meeting as needed in order to screen, triage and assess referrals into the service and allocate to the most appropriate service to meet the needs of the service user.To provide consultation to team members/colleagues who have identified significant risk issues including harm to self/to others/from others including safeguarding, vulnerability/exploitation and/or health & social care needs
This post will also hold responsibilities for the assessment and formulation of presenting mental health problems experienced by people at a primary care level.Following assessment to be responsible for identifying appropriate management plans, follow up care, referrals and signposting of patients into specialist services.This post involves liaison with other roles and services within the community and will directly link with a group of General Practice surgeries.To monitor the Duty email account and review & action requestsTo participate in the overall development of the service ensuring that the principles of Clinical Governance underpin all developments.It is expected that you will deliver care in accordance with all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and proceduresPlease refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Education / Qualifications: oRMN / RNMH / Social Worker equivalent oCompletion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete oEvidence of on-going CPD oFurther experience and short courses to post graduate diploma level.
- Experience: oSignificant post registration experience. oProven experience of working with clients with complex needs. oExperience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness oExperience of working in multi-disciplinary teams. oExperience of providing supervision to junior staff
- Knowledge: oUnderstanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation oAwareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. oKnowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes oComprehensive understanding of deliberate self-harm and appropriate management strategies oUnderstanding of Care Pathways within both Primary and secondary Care.
- Skills and Abilities: oComprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills. oAbility to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans oAbility to deliver a range of evidence based interventions. Offer advice on the treatment options available. Provide relevant information/ self-help education. oTo signpost to other services as agreed. oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal. oComprehensive I.T Skills oAbility to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff. oGood organisational and prioritisation skills
- Work Related Circumstances: o To have a degree of flexibility of work pattern working within a multi-disciplinary team. oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Desirable
- Education / Qualifications: oNon-medical prescribing qualification oFormal teaching qualification. oFurther training in brief psychosocial interventions.
- Experience: oPrimary care mental health work experience (IAPT) oExperienced in the use of outcome measures such as CORE, PHQ9 and GAD7 oExperience of working with a psychological model of care oExperience of triaging referrals. oMotivational Interviewing Experience
- Skills and Abilities: oSkills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training. oSkills in the area of audit or research
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Education / Qualifications: oRMN / RNMH / Social Worker equivalent oCompletion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete oEvidence of on-going CPD oFurther experience and short courses to post graduate diploma level.
- Experience: oSignificant post registration experience. oProven experience of working with clients with complex needs. oExperience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness oExperience of working in multi-disciplinary teams. oExperience of providing supervision to junior staff
- Knowledge: oUnderstanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation oAwareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. oKnowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes oComprehensive understanding of deliberate self-harm and appropriate management strategies oUnderstanding of Care Pathways within both Primary and secondary Care.
- Skills and Abilities: oComprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills. oAbility to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans oAbility to deliver a range of evidence based interventions. Offer advice on the treatment options available. Provide relevant information/ self-help education. oTo signpost to other services as agreed. oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal. oComprehensive I.T Skills oAbility to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff. oGood organisational and prioritisation skills
- Work Related Circumstances: o To have a degree of flexibility of work pattern working within a multi-disciplinary team. oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Desirable
- Education / Qualifications: oNon-medical prescribing qualification oFormal teaching qualification. oFurther training in brief psychosocial interventions.
- Experience: oPrimary care mental health work experience (IAPT) oExperienced in the use of outcome measures such as CORE, PHQ9 and GAD7 oExperience of working with a psychological model of care oExperience of triaging referrals. oMotivational Interviewing Experience
- Skills and Abilities: oSkills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training. oSkills in the area of audit or research
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).
