Job summary
To ensure mental health needs of adults with mental illness are appropriately assessed and a high level of quality care is delivered in the community. To provide support and advice to users, carers and other professionals on mental health issues.
This can include relapse prevention of mental health and wellbeing, crisis planning and other interventions that maximise the service users' ability to resolve crises, remain at home, avoid the need for hospitalisation and also safe stepping down of patient's ready discharge.
Main duties of the job
To undertake holistic assessments of service users with mental health issues.
To maintain up-to-date clinical records and documentation
To respond to duty referrals on a daily basis and ability to prioritise urgent referrals
To work in partnership with the primary care team, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the appropriate care needs are met.
Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient.
Undertakes urgent and priority assessments, including comprehensive risk assessments
Responsible for decision making and coordination in a crisis situation.
Support service users' short term who present to the team when their Care Coordinator / Lead Professional is absent from work and the person requires an urgent response.
To liaise with other services i.e. Police, A & E, Single Point of Access.
Maintain an effective reporting standard, verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
Support members of the team with other specialist assessments, as required for example, application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, s42 Care Act regarding Safeguarding Adults and Making Safeguarding Personal.
To supervise junior staff members and to support students on placement
About us
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to workforce development and is keen to enable the successful applicant to innovate and evolve with the service. In Hillingdon Community Mental Health Hubs (CMHH) we work with adults covering the Hillingdon borough and we are based at Mill House within walking distance from the Uxbridge Town centre.
We are service user-led and work with adults with mental and physical health issues who require support from a multidisciplinary approach. We have recently transformed to the new Hub model and therefore it is an exciting opportunity to join the team when services are changing to be more responsive to the service users within the Hillingdon borough.
We are a multidisciplinary service, comprising of mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, employment specialists, and peer support workers. The team is supported by a good administrative system and offers an excellent work environment. The team has good links with local statutory and non-statutory services.
We offer Regular individual supervision
We work within a dynamic team with visibility of the Senior Management Team
Opportunities for flexible working and some remote working
Great Opportunities available for carer development
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake holistic assessments of service users utilising the single assessment process, risk assessment tools and mental state examination in order to provide a high standard of nursing care to service users in the community.
To deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions to service users utilising a range of evidence-based therapies e.g. anxiety management, relaxation techniques and problem-solving techniques.
To respond to urgent and unplanned clinical events involving service users known to the team, utilising analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure the situation is managed effectively.
To have an in-depth understanding of mental health issues to manage service users with complex mental health problems.
To monitor service users and advise both them and their carers on psychotropic medications, observing efficacy and monitoring any adverse reactions. To report and act on any adverse reaction observed in conjunction with the General Practitioner or Consultant Psychiatrist, as appropriate.
To administer depot medication to service users and monitor any adverse reactions or side effects or changes in mental state.
To regularly advise other professionals on medication management issues e.g. side effects, recommended medication dosages, changing medication. (In consultation with the Consultant Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, as appropriate)
To regularly attend and participate in clinical reviews (zoning, MDT and any other clinical consultations).
To utilise clinical supervision and reflective practice
To participate and contribute to regular reviews of own performance through Appraisal and Development Review Process
To agree and implement a service and personal development plan.
To have a sound understanding and knowledge of current legislation and its application to service users with mental health problems e.g. Mental Health Act, Care Act, Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act.
To work within Recovery framework, in partnership with Service Users and Carers being hopeful that people can move on, from the most distressing points of their mental distress and create meaning in their lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake holistic assessments of service users utilising the single assessment process, risk assessment tools and mental state examination in order to provide a high standard of nursing care to service users in the community.
To deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions to service users utilising a range of evidence-based therapies e.g. anxiety management, relaxation techniques and problem-solving techniques.
To respond to urgent and unplanned clinical events involving service users known to the team, utilising analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure the situation is managed effectively.
To have an in-depth understanding of mental health issues to manage service users with complex mental health problems.
To monitor service users and advise both them and their carers on psychotropic medications, observing efficacy and monitoring any adverse reactions. To report and act on any adverse reaction observed in conjunction with the General Practitioner or Consultant Psychiatrist, as appropriate.
To administer depot medication to service users and monitor any adverse reactions or side effects or changes in mental state.
To regularly advise other professionals on medication management issues e.g. side effects, recommended medication dosages, changing medication. (In consultation with the Consultant Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, as appropriate)
To regularly attend and participate in clinical reviews (zoning, MDT and any other clinical consultations).
To utilise clinical supervision and reflective practice
To participate and contribute to regular reviews of own performance through Appraisal and Development Review Process
To agree and implement a service and personal development plan.
To have a sound understanding and knowledge of current legislation and its application to service users with mental health problems e.g. Mental Health Act, Care Act, Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act.
To work within Recovery framework, in partnership with Service Users and Carers being hopeful that people can move on, from the most distressing points of their mental distress and create meaning in their lives
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to participate in the work of the M.D.T. and contribute to the work of the team
- oTo demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic assessment and interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis (risk assessment, MSE, capacity assessment, Full needs assessments)
- oAbility to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff
- oTo demonstrate their understanding of legislation
- oAbility to assess and support individuals experiencing acute mental illness distress and crisis
- oSkills in a range of therapeutic interventions
- oSkills in psycho-social treatment options
- oDemonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
- oUnderstanding and Ability to complete high standard dialogue+ care plan.
- oProject Management and Leadership skills and abilities
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience, and some experience working in community mental health settings
- oExperience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- oExperience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- oExperience of working consultatively with professionals
- oExperience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments, care plan and mental state examinations
- oExperience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance
- oPrevious experience of working in the community
- oAbility to work independently
- oSufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions
Desirable
- oExperience of supervising and managing staff junior staff
- oManagement and organisation skills
- oExperience in undertaking quality improvement projects and auditing
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional Qualification at degree level or higher in the relevant field
- oProfessionals Registered (NMC, OT or SW) and evidence of Post Qualification Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oMaster Level Degree or other specialist Qualification relevant to the post
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to participate in the work of the M.D.T. and contribute to the work of the team
- oTo demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic assessment and interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis (risk assessment, MSE, capacity assessment, Full needs assessments)
- oAbility to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff
- oTo demonstrate their understanding of legislation
- oAbility to assess and support individuals experiencing acute mental illness distress and crisis
- oSkills in a range of therapeutic interventions
- oSkills in psycho-social treatment options
- oDemonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
- oUnderstanding and Ability to complete high standard dialogue+ care plan.
- oProject Management and Leadership skills and abilities
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience, and some experience working in community mental health settings
- oExperience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- oExperience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- oExperience of working consultatively with professionals
- oExperience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments, care plan and mental state examinations
- oExperience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance
- oPrevious experience of working in the community
- oAbility to work independently
- oSufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions
Desirable
- oExperience of supervising and managing staff junior staff
- oManagement and organisation skills
- oExperience in undertaking quality improvement projects and auditing
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional Qualification at degree level or higher in the relevant field
- oProfessionals Registered (NMC, OT or SW) and evidence of Post Qualification Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oMaster Level Degree or other specialist Qualification relevant to the post
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).
