Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
As an Advanced Practitioner you will work as a member of the
multidisciplinary team within the North Kirklees enhanced team providing
specialist assessment and treatment interventions for individuals with a
diagnosis of a personality disorder, or those presenting with similar
difficulties.
You will provide clinical leadership within the team in regards
to this client group and work alongside the Team Manager to embed the pathway
within the team. You will also work alongside the pathway leads to further
develop good practice and ensure robust governance structures are in place and
adhered to.
You will be required to attend managed clinical network meetings
and actively support the structures in place which assist in providing
excellent trauma informed care to this service user group.
Your role will involve liaising with service users, family and
carers in addition to third sector, primary care colleagues and other external
services so excellent communication skills are essential.
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of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
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For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
Managea small complex caseload of patients whilst holding the recovery model at the
centre of your work. You should hold a
formal qualification in Dialectical Behavioural
Therapy (DBT).
You should contribute to the on-going
development of the Trauma Informed Personality Disorder Pathway whilst working
within the MDT.
You
should contribute to the leadership within the North Kirklees Enhanced pathway,
and provide advice and support for the staff team.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is a specialist
role requiring an advanced level of knowledge and application, which will hold
the Recovery Model at its centre and will work closely with other parts of
Mental Health Services (Crisis Team, Inpatient services etc) and partner
agencies to ensure effective assessments, care plans and monitoring of service
users with a Personality Disorder.
The post holder will
manage a small complex caseload and will joint work alongside the wider MDT.
The post holder will hold
a formal qualification in Dialetical Behavioural Therapy and will form part of
the wider locality DBT Managed Clinical Network.
The post holder will
provide expert clinical leadership within the locality and will provide
supervision and training on Trauma and Personality Disorder.
The post holder will
assist and contribute to the on-going development of the Trauma Informed Personality
Disorder pathway and ensure good communications between Mental Health
Services and partners.
Ability to: Involve service users in all aspects of the care they
receive and provide the highest quality of clinical care.
This will be achieved by:
Ensuring a timely
acceptance and assessment of Service Users referred to the Trauma Informed
Personality Disorder pathway
Providing service users
with written information about services.
Ensuring that there is
evidence that service users are involved in planning of and satisfied with
their own care.
Working collaboratively
with multidisciplinary colleagues and other agencies.
Carrying out full mental
health assessment with service users utilising structured and evidence based
assessment and outcome measures to enhance clinical effectiveness and
complement role.
Formulating, implementing
and evaluating interventions with individuals which are user focused and
recovery based using a psycho social approach.
Embracing diagnostic
uncertainty and assess/formulate and plan appropriate short term strategies as
part of directing inappropriate referrals to the most appropriate service.
Providing specialist
support and advice to professionals in relation to practice development.
Carrying out robust risk
assessment in accordance with Trust/Organisational protocols.
Taking on the Care
Co-ordination role of service users with complex needs working alongside other
team members.
Engaging with families
and carers.
Providing psycho
education and promotion to user and families/carers.
Offering evidence based
assessment and support to families/carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is a specialist
role requiring an advanced level of knowledge and application, which will hold
the Recovery Model at its centre and will work closely with other parts of
Mental Health Services (Crisis Team, Inpatient services etc) and partner
agencies to ensure effective assessments, care plans and monitoring of service
users with a Personality Disorder.
The post holder will
manage a small complex caseload and will joint work alongside the wider MDT.
The post holder will hold
a formal qualification in Dialetical Behavioural Therapy and will form part of
the wider locality DBT Managed Clinical Network.
The post holder will
provide expert clinical leadership within the locality and will provide
supervision and training on Trauma and Personality Disorder.
The post holder will
assist and contribute to the on-going development of the Trauma Informed Personality
Disorder pathway and ensure good communications between Mental Health
Services and partners.
Ability to: Involve service users in all aspects of the care they
receive and provide the highest quality of clinical care.
This will be achieved by:
Ensuring a timely
acceptance and assessment of Service Users referred to the Trauma Informed
Personality Disorder pathway
Providing service users
with written information about services.
Ensuring that there is
evidence that service users are involved in planning of and satisfied with
their own care.
Working collaboratively
with multidisciplinary colleagues and other agencies.
Carrying out full mental
health assessment with service users utilising structured and evidence based
assessment and outcome measures to enhance clinical effectiveness and
complement role.
Formulating, implementing
and evaluating interventions with individuals which are user focused and
recovery based using a psycho social approach.
Embracing diagnostic
uncertainty and assess/formulate and plan appropriate short term strategies as
part of directing inappropriate referrals to the most appropriate service.
Providing specialist
support and advice to professionals in relation to practice development.
Carrying out robust risk
assessment in accordance with Trust/Organisational protocols.
Taking on the Care
Co-ordination role of service users with complex needs working alongside other
team members.
Engaging with families
and carers.
Providing psycho
education and promotion to user and families/carers.
Offering evidence based
assessment and support to families/carers.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to give high quality supervision and mentorship.
- Assessment and problem solving skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver training.
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the application of psychiatric psychological social interventions in the area of adult mental health care and personality disorder.
- Motivational and change management techniques.
- PC skills.
- Knowledge of issues surrounding Personality Disorder work.
Desirable
- Brief therapy cognitive problem solving.
- Knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health Guidance and Legislation, including Mental Health Act.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 6.
- Experience of work in a community setting and coordinating care.
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health problems and/or personality disorder.
- Significant recent experience of Personality Disorder.
Desirable
- Experience of working within specialist personality disorder services.
- Experience of involvement in a service planning and evaluation.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/communication skills.
- Willing and able to work flexibly as necessary in the interest of the service.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Highly motivated, reliable and trustworthy.
- Demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with clients, family members, carers, other professionals and the wider community.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC or other relevant professional body of Nurses at Level 1 Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.
- Experience of mentoring supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Placement Educator.
- To have a formal qualification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy or similar specialist qualification.
Desirable
- Post graduate level certificate diploma in Personality Disorder studies.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post registration study and professional up-date, including Care Programme Approach and Risk Assessment Management and Mental Health Act 1983.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to give high quality supervision and mentorship.
- Assessment and problem solving skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver training.
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the application of psychiatric psychological social interventions in the area of adult mental health care and personality disorder.
- Motivational and change management techniques.
- PC skills.
- Knowledge of issues surrounding Personality Disorder work.
Desirable
- Brief therapy cognitive problem solving.
- Knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health Guidance and Legislation, including Mental Health Act.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 6.
- Experience of work in a community setting and coordinating care.
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health problems and/or personality disorder.
- Significant recent experience of Personality Disorder.
Desirable
- Experience of working within specialist personality disorder services.
- Experience of involvement in a service planning and evaluation.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/communication skills.
- Willing and able to work flexibly as necessary in the interest of the service.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Highly motivated, reliable and trustworthy.
- Demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with clients, family members, carers, other professionals and the wider community.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC or other relevant professional body of Nurses at Level 1 Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.
- Experience of mentoring supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Placement Educator.
- To have a formal qualification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy or similar specialist qualification.
Desirable
- Post graduate level certificate diploma in Personality Disorder studies.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post registration study and professional up-date, including Care Programme Approach and Risk Assessment Management and Mental Health Act 1983.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
