Job summary
The Mental Health and Wellness team South in Waltham Forest is looking to recruit Mental Health Practitioners for full and part-time vacancies. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within mental health setting and will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework.
The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues trained in Open Dialogue. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects and apply for training and development initiatives
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will care coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse or social worker you will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic team and be part of the mental health transformation.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demand of service.
You will work closely within a multi disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demand of service.
You will work closely within a multi disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.
Person Specification
Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker
Essential
- Achieved grade / Years experience
Desirable
- Experience of the safeguarding process.
Demonstration of trust values
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and experience
Desirable
- Access to car and full UK driving licence
Experience of working wihtin adult mental health services.
Essential
Desirable
- Experience completing triage assessments
Experience working in the community
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of Peer Open Dialogue
Excellent verbal skills with a range of people
Essential
- Evidence on qualification and application
Desirable
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
Person Specification
Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker
Essential
- Achieved grade / Years experience
Desirable
- Experience of the safeguarding process.
Demonstration of trust values
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and experience
Desirable
- Access to car and full UK driving licence
Experience of working wihtin adult mental health services.
Essential
Desirable
- Experience completing triage assessments
Experience working in the community
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of Peer Open Dialogue
Excellent verbal skills with a range of people
Essential
- Evidence on qualification and application
Desirable
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
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).
