Job summary
The Complex Needs Service (CNS) supports patients with
Complex Emotional and Relational Needs using the Structured Clinical Management
(SCM) framework. This role will see you working as part of a well-resourced,
multidisciplinary team, where your contributions will play a significant part
in a persons transformative recovery.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 to
gain a development role within the CNS Team.
This
is not a typical MHP role. You will see you patients weekly and develop a good
therapeutic rapport enabling you to deliver psychologically informed therapies
within the SCM framework. You are
not expected to apply for this role with all the knowledge required- we will
provide all training required for the right candidate to fulfil the role.
As a Mental Health
Practitioner (MHP) within CNS, your clinical responsibilities will focus on a
small caseload. You will have a high level of both line management and clinical
supervision, weekly reflective practice and protected peer led workshop spaces.
You will receive training in SCM, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mentalization
Based Treatment (MBT). This is provided via a range of methods including
external training, supervision and peer support.
The successful completion of the development
programme will culminate in promotion to Band 6 within 12 months of employment
and on completion of competencies.
This is full time post, but we would
consider applicants looking for part time.
Main duties of the job
You will
be a vital part of the patients journey throughout the Structured Clinical
Management treatment program from, Assessment, stabilisation, treatment,
graduation and discharge back to their GP.
This is
not a typical MHP role. You will see you patients weekly and develop a good
therapeutic rapport enabling you to deliver psychologically informed therapies
within the SCM framework.
Your
patients, as they move throughout the treatment program, will also have CNS
Skills group and additional appointments with the Occupational therapy
assistants and Peers support works as needed.
You will
work Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm excluding bank holidays.
Your
maximum caseload will be 10 patients
You will be
expected to be a co-facilitator in some group work such as CNS Skills group.
We are a
supportive multidisciplinary team with a diverse skillset and for any queries
that arise in your day there is a variety of different disciplines available to
access for support.
In
addition to this you will have regular Clinical Supervision, Weekly Group
reflective practice, Management Supervision, protected time for peer led
workshops, monthly CPD and Daily Huddles.
You will
be actively encouraged to undertake training to support you in your role and
your professional development.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following assessment, where indicated, provide
treatment using effective evidence-based interventions, as appropriate.
Deliver one-to-one and group-based
interventions.
Ensure that information and progress regarding
patients are communicated promptly and accurately to other team members and
relevant organisations whilst having due regard for confidentiality.
Where indicated act as MHP to ensure that each
patient in their care receives an individual assessment and regularly updated
care plan which is formulated with the service user. This will be in line with
the Trusts Policy where indicated.
Standard keyboard skills to be able to meet the
IT requirements of the post
Participate in regular clinical supervision with
clinical supervisors and managerial supervision with line manager.
Undertake relevant training and work towards
accreditation where desired to develop in your role as SCM Worker
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following assessment, where indicated, provide
treatment using effective evidence-based interventions, as appropriate.
Deliver one-to-one and group-based
interventions.
Ensure that information and progress regarding
patients are communicated promptly and accurately to other team members and
relevant organisations whilst having due regard for confidentiality.
Where indicated act as MHP to ensure that each
patient in their care receives an individual assessment and regularly updated
care plan which is formulated with the service user. This will be in line with
the Trusts Policy where indicated.
Standard keyboard skills to be able to meet the
IT requirements of the post
Participate in regular clinical supervision with
clinical supervisors and managerial supervision with line manager.
Undertake relevant training and work towards
accreditation where desired to develop in your role as SCM Worker
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Care Coordination
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g., in nursing (RMN), social work (BSc/Dip SW), Occupational Therapy (BSc OT)
- Current professional registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of personality disorder
- Risk management
- Knowledge of EUPD
- Knowledge of Structured Clinical Management
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Care Coordination
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g., in nursing (RMN), social work (BSc/Dip SW), Occupational Therapy (BSc OT)
- Current professional registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of personality disorder
- Risk management
- Knowledge of EUPD
- Knowledge of Structured Clinical Management
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements of the post
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).
