Job summary
Would you like to be part of an exciting development within our Dunstable community, in a new modern integrated health and social care hub?
You will work closely with various other services such as GP Practices, the local authority adult social care, substance misuse and children's services to name but a few.
This team is part of the Mental Health Transformation of services and the blended team where our voluntary service colleagues are fully embedded within the team.
The team is also made up of a rich resource of multidisciplinary professionals who support psychological ways of working. The team includes Registered Nurses, Social Workers. Doctors, Psychologists, Assistant Psychologist, Occupational Therapists, Support Recovery Workers, Peer Support Worker, Psychotherapists, Administrators and an Employment specialist as well as working closely within a designated locality with Primary care mental health link workers, the Local Authorities and voluntary services.
There are many other development opportunities that you will have access to. If you are looking to be innovative, a team player and want to be part of a supportive, progressive and effective team, then this will be the post for you.
We value you and we are interested in what you want from your career, to grow and develop for your continuing professional development and we will work closely with you to focus on and to tailor your individual needs as a nurse professional.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for an identified community caseload, ensuring high standard of professionalconduct to comply with best practice and professional accountability.To promote a service user focused service.
Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team.
To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required.
Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service.
To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team.
To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendmentsare adhered to.
To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sectorcolleagues.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the main duties above:
To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policiesand procedures and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
Liaise with General Practice and Primary Care colleagues to promote partnership working
Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision andimprovement
Service Improvement
To adhere to Health & Safety requirements
To be aware of the Trust Complaints Policy in order to promote excellence of service andconsumer satisfaction.
Awareness and understanding of effective use of risk management techniques
Awareness of service standards/targets and ensure they are being met
Knowledge of national and international best practice and innovation and implementation
Staff Management
To provide supervision to all support staff as required
To mentor / supervise trainees as directed by deputy / team manager
To coordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the team in the absence of the deputy/team manager.
Financial Management
To be responsible for handling and safe storage of patients monies and valuables
To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and resources within the workplace.
Data Quality and Administration
To adhere to the Trusts policies on Record Keeping and Care Programme Approach.
Ensure data is inputted accurately into the relevant information system
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the main duties above:
To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policiesand procedures and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
Liaise with General Practice and Primary Care colleagues to promote partnership working
Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision andimprovement
Service Improvement
To adhere to Health & Safety requirements
To be aware of the Trust Complaints Policy in order to promote excellence of service andconsumer satisfaction.
Awareness and understanding of effective use of risk management techniques
Awareness of service standards/targets and ensure they are being met
Knowledge of national and international best practice and innovation and implementation
Staff Management
To provide supervision to all support staff as required
To mentor / supervise trainees as directed by deputy / team manager
To coordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the team in the absence of the deputy/team manager.
Financial Management
To be responsible for handling and safe storage of patients monies and valuables
To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and resources within the workplace.
Data Quality and Administration
To adhere to the Trusts policies on Record Keeping and Care Programme Approach.
Ensure data is inputted accurately into the relevant information system
Person Specification
Mental health experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Mental Health.
- Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience
- Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- Previous appointment as an ASW/AMHP/Men tal Health Officer
Additional Requirments
Essential
- Car Driver - Full driving licence
- Able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
- Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives. Ability to work shifts and weekends when required.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RNMH / RMN registered by the NMC OR Qualified Social Worker registered by the HCPC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Qualified Mental Health Social Work/Award/Appoi nted AMHP
- Educated to Degree Level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
- Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- Ability to assess and manage complex and high risk situations effectively for the benefit of service users and carers
- Good report writing skills and the ability to compile complex case recording and report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
- Ability to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
- Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
- Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
- Decision -making and problem solving skills, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
- Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
- Well -developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
- IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems
Person Specification
Mental health experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Mental Health.
- Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience
- Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- Previous appointment as an ASW/AMHP/Men tal Health Officer
Additional Requirments
Essential
- Car Driver - Full driving licence
- Able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
- Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives. Ability to work shifts and weekends when required.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RNMH / RMN registered by the NMC OR Qualified Social Worker registered by the HCPC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Qualified Mental Health Social Work/Award/Appoi nted AMHP
- Educated to Degree Level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
- Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- Ability to assess and manage complex and high risk situations effectively for the benefit of service users and carers
- Good report writing skills and the ability to compile complex case recording and report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
- Ability to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
- Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
- Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
- Decision -making and problem solving skills, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
- Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
- Well -developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
- IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems
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).
