Job summary
Our focus is to support service users to remain in their own home in order to aid their recovery during the crisis episode.
You will be a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker. You will need to have post qualification experience in mental health and preferably within crisis services.
The post requires practitioners to be confident assessors who can make clear decisions about risk management and the appropriateness of home treatment team interventions and effective gatekeeping assessment.
Main duties of the job
The Croydon Home Treatment Teams provide 24hr, 7 day a week, crisis assessment and intensive home treatment to patients with the aim of preventing in- patient admission where possible, or if admission is required facilitating earlier discharge.
Clinical:
- To provide rapid, crisis assessments for clients in a mental health crisis in order to ensure the right intervention is provided at the right time for service users presenting with mental health diagnoses and any comorbid conditions In addition, to support early discharge from the inpatient wards.
- To deliver a range of effective, service user-centered interventions aimed at crisis resolution and promoting recovery. Supporting service users to adopt recovery strategies that promote their wellbeing, healthy lifestyle, independence and self-care
- To undertake thorough risk assessment of all service users in line with policy standards in order to manage risk safely and effectively.
- To ensure that care is carefully and meaningfully planned within the multidisciplinary team, delivered to a high standard and evaluated regularly.
SLAM Values and Commitments:
- I promise to...Be caring, kind and polite
- Do what I say I'm going to do
- Take the time and listen to you
- Be honest and direct with you
- Be prompt and value your time
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Senior HTT Practitioner, you will be expected to :
- undertake assessments in a variety of settings, but mostly in their home .
- able to identify risks and put in place risks management plan to deliver care as an alternative to hospital admission;
- working closely and supporting carers;
- work within an MDT setting to collaborate care for service users, supporting their families whilst balancing the challenges and demands on services;
- able to commute from work to home visits;
- able to supervise junior staff and students;
- take part in service and quality improvement;
- working in a diverse community;
- able role model good proactive and adopting the Trust values and commitments.
These are the few responsibilities identified along with several other expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Senior HTT Practitioner, you will be expected to :
- undertake assessments in a variety of settings, but mostly in their home .
- able to identify risks and put in place risks management plan to deliver care as an alternative to hospital admission;
- working closely and supporting carers;
- work within an MDT setting to collaborate care for service users, supporting their families whilst balancing the challenges and demands on services;
- able to commute from work to home visits;
- able to supervise junior staff and students;
- take part in service and quality improvement;
- working in a diverse community;
- able role model good proactive and adopting the Trust values and commitments.
These are the few responsibilities identified along with several other expectations.
Person Specification
RMN, Qualified Socvial Worker or OT
Essential
- Recognised Professional Qualification in Nursing (RMN), Social Work (Dip SW/CQSW) or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- A range of relevant post registration experience in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with people in a mental health crisis
- Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in specialty
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of a variety of psychological and social interventions
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to assess need and implement care plans
- Able to assess risk and provide a management plan
- Able to demonstrate clinical expertise
Desirable
- Able to lead a multi-disciplinary team service development
Person Specification
RMN, Qualified Socvial Worker or OT
Essential
- Recognised Professional Qualification in Nursing (RMN), Social Work (Dip SW/CQSW) or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- A range of relevant post registration experience in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with people in a mental health crisis
- Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in specialty
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of a variety of psychological and social interventions
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to assess need and implement care plans
- Able to assess risk and provide a management plan
- Able to demonstrate clinical expertise
Desirable
- Able to lead a multi-disciplinary team service development
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).
