Job summary
We are currently seeking to
recruit a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner into a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
within the Wakefield Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (Insight Team).
The team covers the Wakefield locality, working with people aged 14 to 65 and
stretches across adult and childrens services. The team forms part of the
community service line and Enhanced Pathway within the Wakefield BDU. The post
holder would be expected to work across the Wakefield area with a named base
currently in the Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre.
You need to be an individual
who is self motivated, enthusiastic, and who has a desire to work to improve
life chances of people who may be experiencing their first episode in
psychosis. This can take a lot of patience, requiring keen skills in creative engagement.
Part of the role will involve health promotion; improving the physical heath of
this group of service users as well as promoting the role of the insight team
to capture appropriate referrals
The right value base and
attitude is just as important to us as experience. Working within an Early
Intervention Team demands the ability to challenge traditional medical models
and embrace a psychosocial approach to delivering care.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate your continuing
professional development since the point of qualification and how this can
transfer to the role. You need to be open to enhancing your current skills
through in house training and the shadowing of team members. You must be
willing to attend external training as required for the post. You will provide
highly specialist skills and expertise, facilitating interventions of the
highest quality in the field of mental health, including emergency assessments
and intensive interventions with children, young people and their families.
Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation
and teaching for other agencies/professionals. Provide supervision and teaching
to all other disciplines within Insight EIP. Promote safeguarding and the
welfare of children and young people
If you are committed to empowering service users and their
families and can be forward thinking around how to engage this vulnerable
client group we would like to hear form you.
For
further information contact David Davies, Team Manager, Wakefield Early
Intervention in Psychosis Team 01924 316936 or via email
david.davies@swyt.nhs.uk.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
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
Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of an Early Intervention in Psychosis team.
Key Result Areas:
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Early Intervention in Psychosis team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
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.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Early Intervention in Psychosis team operational policy and participates in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader
Administrative:
Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.
Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains accurate mileage records.
Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).
Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of an Early Intervention in Psychosis team.
Key Result Areas:
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Early Intervention in Psychosis team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
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.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Early Intervention in Psychosis team operational policy and participates in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader
Administrative:
Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.
Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains accurate mileage records.
Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).
Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- 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 Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model.
- Experience of working with children and young adults.
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention in Psychosis service.
- Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis.
- Experience of working with people experiencing At Risk Mental State.
- Experience of assessing student nurses / student Occupational Therapists / Trainee Nurse Associates.
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).
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in First Episode Psychosis.
- Knowledge and skills in At Risk Mental State.
- Knowledge and skills in Trauma Informed Personality Disorder.
- Knowledge and skills in Dual Diagnosis.
- Knowledge and skills in perinatal mental health.
- Knowledge of supportive resources available in Calderdale.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- 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).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate innovation and imagination in practice.
- Able to engage with children and young people.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- 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 Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model.
- Experience of working with children and young adults.
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention in Psychosis service.
- Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis.
- Experience of working with people experiencing At Risk Mental State.
- Experience of assessing student nurses / student Occupational Therapists / Trainee Nurse Associates.
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).
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in First Episode Psychosis.
- Knowledge and skills in At Risk Mental State.
- Knowledge and skills in Trauma Informed Personality Disorder.
- Knowledge and skills in Dual Diagnosis.
- Knowledge and skills in perinatal mental health.
- Knowledge of supportive resources available in Calderdale.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- 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).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate innovation and imagination in practice.
- Able to engage with children and young people.
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).
