Job summary
The post holder will as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing psychological and psychosocial treatment to service users experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role will include supporting and working alongside service users in a collaborative, therapeutic partnership and participation in the development and provision therapeutic activities/psycho-educational programmes and self-management interventions under the supervision of the Clinical Lead Psychologist. As the Specialist Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will likely work with the more complex service users.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake screening, assessment and case formulation relating to service users referred into the service, this will involve the creation or reports. The role will also include signposting to relevant third-party organisations and so the post holder will be required to make links within the local community. The post holder will complete clinically related administration and assist with project work under the guidance of the clinical lead. As part of this role the post holder will also be involved in service development and promotion of service and supporting the delivering training and awareness of the MHTR. Liaison with, and development/maintenance of robust relationships with partner agencies is key for this service.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
An MHTR is one of three treatment options available to Magistrates and Judges as part of community sentencing. The MHTR is designed to help people who experience mental health difficulties. It is an opportunity for someone to engage with treatment while still receiving a sentence: a form of diversion within rather than away from the criminal justice system, but outside custody. An MHTR can provide access to necessary treatment and support that the person might otherwise have had difficulty accessing.
MHTRs aim to reduce offending/reoffending by improving the health and social outcomes through rapid access to effective individualised treatment requirements. It provides alternatives to short custodial sentences for offenders by providing access to treatment which addresses the underlying cause of the offending behaviours. The MHTRs can improve health outcomes by providing evidence-based interventions, alongside GP registration and supported access to appropriate community services, as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An MHTR is one of three treatment options available to Magistrates and Judges as part of community sentencing. The MHTR is designed to help people who experience mental health difficulties. It is an opportunity for someone to engage with treatment while still receiving a sentence: a form of diversion within rather than away from the criminal justice system, but outside custody. An MHTR can provide access to necessary treatment and support that the person might otherwise have had difficulty accessing.
MHTRs aim to reduce offending/reoffending by improving the health and social outcomes through rapid access to effective individualised treatment requirements. It provides alternatives to short custodial sentences for offenders by providing access to treatment which addresses the underlying cause of the offending behaviours. The MHTRs can improve health outcomes by providing evidence-based interventions, alongside GP registration and supported access to appropriate community services, as necessary.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, social work and occupational therapy
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge of criminal justice
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, social work and occupational therapy
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge of criminal justice
Desirable
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).
