Job summary
Looking for a new job, an opportunity to up-skill or to simply change your career direction?
If so - become part of our team; where we care for you as much as you care for others.
We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Practitioner for our Assertive Outreach Team.
To improve the quality of care received by people with mental health needs in their local community, Adult Mental Health Community Services are delivered from a central location, called the Milton Keynes Mental Health Hub (MK MH Hub), based in Westcroft Health Centre.
Within the Hub there are three pathways from which all service users are able to access interventions such as Peer Support, Individual Placement Support, Coaching, and/or Specialist
Therapy, dependent on their needs. Interventions are delivered both as groups and individual 1:1 sessions.
In return for your expertise we offer a supportive working environment with training provided, regular supervision and an annual appraisal.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be able to deliver care and treatment for service users within the Assertive Outreach Team as part of the diagnosis and condition management pathway.
The applicant will work as part of a team supporting service users with complex presentations with difficulties engaging with the service.
The post holder will need to have a flexible approach and have a solid understanding of risk assessment, care planning and the recovery model.
About us
Were passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders will need to:
- Have an excellent knowledge of Mental Health conditions, therapies and current mental health legislation.
- Demonstrate the ability to support and apply a holistic, person-centred, approach to assessing and supporting the health and social care needs of people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, who have been referred to the Hub.
The Hub works closely with third sector agencies including the Crisis Caf in Milton Keynes, as well as Milton Keynes University Hospital and the Local Authority. There are also opportunities for appropriately experienced staff to work in partnership with Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders will need to:
- Have an excellent knowledge of Mental Health conditions, therapies and current mental health legislation.
- Demonstrate the ability to support and apply a holistic, person-centred, approach to assessing and supporting the health and social care needs of people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, who have been referred to the Hub.
The Hub works closely with third sector agencies including the Crisis Caf in Milton Keynes, as well as Milton Keynes University Hospital and the Local Authority. There are also opportunities for appropriately experienced staff to work in partnership with Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification at Diploma or Degree level in mental health nursing.
Personal Disposition
Essential
- Car Owner with full driving license
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge base.
- Excellent understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of MHA 2007, the MHA Bill and MCA Varied clinical approaches. Client advocate.
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures relating to recruitment (KSF 6.2)*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification at Diploma or Degree level in mental health nursing.
Personal Disposition
Essential
- Car Owner with full driving license
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge base.
- Excellent understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of MHA 2007, the MHA Bill and MCA Varied clinical approaches. Client advocate.
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures relating to recruitment (KSF 6.2)*
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).
