Senior Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/Social Work)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner Post within East Lancashire Acute Therapy Service (ATS) based at Bridge House, Duckworth Street, Whalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NT

The ATS is a psychologically-led service that provides an alternative to inpatient admission for emotionally dysregulated individuals who are in crisis. The aim of the service is to provide brief structured psychological input based on DBT principles. The service also provides practical, occupational and social support and respite, in a safe and containing environment.

The successful applicant will hold a core professional qualification (Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist), it is expected that they will have a good knowledge of DBT principles and broad experience of working in Adult Mental Health Services, with experience of working in the field of personality disorder. A qualification in the delivery of DBT would be advantageous.

Regular management and clinical supervision will be provided and there will be opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organisational values.

Anyone wishing to discuss this opportunity please contact us on the details provided.

Main duties of the job

The overall aim of the post is to provide high quality specialist interventions within a therapeutic environment to improve outcomes for service users across LSCFT.

The duties will include assessment of risk and care planning for individuals attending ATS who will present with complex needs and emotional dysregulation. As this is a DBT-led service the post holder will work alongside the ATS Team Leader, run DBT skills groups and ensure that the service is model adherent. Additionally the role will involve managerial responsibilities as guided by the Team Leader.

To promote positive attitudes towards service users with complex needs, to maintain responsive and non-stigmatising services, which will enhance social inclusion and deliver better outcomes.

To provide gatekeeping assessments, assessments of need and therapeutic interventions.

Supporting service users to develop skills and strategies to manage emotional dysregulation, this work is guided by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.

To work closely/strengthen links with other specialist agencies as appropriate.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedure.

To provide supervision to staff Band 5 and below.

To provide leadership/management as guided by the Team Leader.

To work across all three ATS sites and facilitate DBT skills groups as and when required.

If delivering DBT full programme, to deliver DBT in accordance with NICE guidelines.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-PEN629-EB-A

Job locations

Bridge House

Blackburn

BB2 1NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional qualification- (RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification);
Current registration with relevant professional body

Knowledge

Essential

Skills in the use of methods of assessment, interventions and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working in the field of Mental Health. This will include delivery of care under CPA, multi-disciplinary work. Management of challenging and high risk individuals
Experience of working with individuals with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional qualification- (RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification);
Current registration with relevant professional body

Knowledge

Essential

Skills in the use of methods of assessment, interventions and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working in the field of Mental Health. This will include delivery of care under CPA, multi-disciplinary work. Management of challenging and high risk individuals
Experience of working with individuals with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse

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.