Job summary
Full Time = 37.5 Hours Per Week
My Name is Sarah Sedgwick and I
am the Team Manager for the Wakefield Intensive Home Based Treatment Team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band
5 practitioner for the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team in Wakefield. This
is a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers, Nurses, Medical Practitioners,
Psychologists, Trauma Informed Personality Disorder Practitioner, Dual
Diagnosis Lead and a Non Medical Prescriber, as well as Health Care Support
workers and Admin staff.
The team is the single referral
point for people in crisis, offering assessment and intensive home-based
treatment for those for whom hospital admission would otherwise be necessary. We
promote the patients well being through psycho-social interventions, with the
main areas being recovery and social inclusion focused.
The service operates 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year. Practitioners work
a shift system however as a band 5 in the team, there is currently no
expectation that you would work night shifts. It would be essential that you
are a car driver as we cover a large geographical area.
Main duties of the job
The successful practitioner
will work within the remit of the band 5 Intensive Home Based Treatment
Practitioner job description.
The main part of your role
will be carrying out home visits to patients within the community, supporting
them with their current needs, reviewing their care and risks. Care will be
delivered to a high standard through assessment and effective risk management,
there will be an element of positive risk taking within the role. You will be
expected to formulate plans to support patients at home on an individual basis
and on a team basis. Where it is deemed unsafe for the patient to remain at
home, you will be an integral part of the gatekeeping for ward admissions. A
key element of your role will be your ability to work both autonomously when
making decisions in the community, but also sharing awareness and knowledge of
the whole team caseload with the other members of the team.
There will be opportunity to
take on special interest roles within the team and develop your skills. Supervision is carried out both
as a team and individual management supervision where your developmental needs
and wants can be discussed.
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
JOB SUMMARY
JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
- To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).
- To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Professional
- Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
- To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.
- To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
- Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team. Operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota including on-call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service).
- Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
- To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification)
Education
- Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
- To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
- To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
- To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open, transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
For full job description please see the attached in 'Supporting Information'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
- To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).
- To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Professional
- Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
- To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.
- To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
- Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team. Operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota including on-call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service).
- Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
- To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification)
Education
- Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
- To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
- To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
- To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open, transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
For full job description please see the attached in 'Supporting Information'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers .
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques one to one interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
Desirable
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees.
- Experience of working.
- holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing.
TRAINING
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
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).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hour/7 day week service including on-calls. (if appropriate to the service)
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- 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)
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers .
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques one to one interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
Desirable
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees.
- Experience of working.
- holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing.
TRAINING
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
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).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hour/7 day week service including on-calls. (if appropriate to the service)
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- 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)
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
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).
