Job summary
An opportunity for a temporary post/ secondment to the Well-being team has arisen. The Community Wellbeing Team (SMI Health Checks) provide a health and social care service for people experiencing/recovering from severe and enduring mental health problems.
The post holder will undertake an annual Physical Health Check as detailed in the QOF guidance for people with a severe mental illness (SMI). They will support people to develop and achieve the outcomes of their Health Action plan.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake an annual Physical Health Check as detailed in the QOF guidance for people with a severe mental illness (SMI) and ensure all interventions are recorded in the Trust Electronic Patient Record (EPR)
- To support people to develop and achieve the outcomes of their Health Action plan, working with other agencies to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
- To be accountable for delivering appropriate and effective evidence-based care to meet the needs of the individual.
- To apply motivational interviewing techniques when care planning health interventions.
- To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to facilitate and promote rehabilitation and recovery, helping patients to achieve and maintain their optimum level of mental health functioning and quality of life in the community.
- Provide clinical guidance and support for all members of the multi-disciplinary team
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre-qualification experience plus additional training/short courses
Desirable
- Continuing post qualification Mental health training
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health
- Management of complex needs
Desirable
- Work in multi-disciplinary setting.
- Mental Health experience of Care coordination.
- Experience of working with mental health illnesses
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psycho-social interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Assessment and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Range of intervention skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Evidence of co-ordinating /planning interagency approaches to mental health care.
- Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings
- High standards of literacy and IT skills.
- Good team worker.
- Ability to work with a wide range of other professionals on an equal footing.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Resourceful.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Highly motivated, conscientious, reliable.
- Good time management.
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Undertaking physical health observations and checks
- Competent in Venepuncture
- Competent in ECG recording
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre-qualification experience plus additional training/short courses
Desirable
- Continuing post qualification Mental health training
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health
- Management of complex needs
Desirable
- Work in multi-disciplinary setting.
- Mental Health experience of Care coordination.
- Experience of working with mental health illnesses
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psycho-social interventions.
Skills
Essential
- Assessment and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Range of intervention skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Evidence of co-ordinating /planning interagency approaches to mental health care.
- Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings
- High standards of literacy and IT skills.
- Good team worker.
- Ability to work with a wide range of other professionals on an equal footing.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Resourceful.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Highly motivated, conscientious, reliable.
- Good time management.
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Undertaking physical health observations and checks
- Competent in Venepuncture
- Competent in ECG recording
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).
