Job summary
We are
looking for motivated, positive and committed individuals to join our 24hr
Crisis Team which provides support to people who present in Mental Health
crisis within Worcestershire. We pride
ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and
Worcestershire.
The team
are a well-established, supportive and dynamic team with excellent clinical and
risk assessment skills which will allow further professional development whilst
augmenting expertise already possessed. Supervision is regularly offered to
ensure staff wellbeing, training opportunities will also be offered.
There are
37.5 hours available but we would be willing to offer less hours for the
successful candidate. The successful applicant will be required to undertake
flexible working over a 7 day period (inclusive of waking nights), our shift
pattern is 3 long days/nights per week, day shifts run from 08.00am til
21.00pm, and night shifts run from 19.30am til 08.30am.
If this
exciting opportunity has got you wondering if this is the right job for you,
then please do get in touch. We are a friendly, approachable and supportive
team, and would welcome an informal chat or visit.
Main duties of the job
Working for a crisis team means no two days
are the same. The service we provide is critical to those in a mental health
crisis and helps enable specialist support from the onset.
The crisis team take referrals from different
sources including police, paramedics and self referrals. We are an urgent care
service and aim to respond at the soonest opportunity to ensure seamless care
and better outcomes for patients.
As a mental health practitioner you will be
responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
care. This includes assessing those with high risk of self harm and suicide and
have serious mental health problems. We have a robust risk assessment tool
which enables effective risk assessments to take place. Having a high level of
competence, knowledge and skills is crucial to this role.
As part of your role you will be expected to
offer support and guidance to the junior staff around you. Supervision will be
offered regularly, alongside regular team meetings, and opportunities to engage
with clinical supervision. This ensures that staff feel valued, supported and
have access to the correct support.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The crisis team have an onsite purpose built
Assessment Suite affording greater and more timely access to those in need. The
role can also include being included in our Street Triage service in
conjunction with our Ambulance and Police colleagues. We pride ourselves in
providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The crisis team act as gatekeepers out of
hours, therefore you are responsible for the admission of patients. We have access to specialist services which
provide alternatives to hospital admission. We always strive to practice in the
least restrictive manor, enabling better outcomes for our patients.
You will work as part of team, however, will
be required to use your own initiative and take responsibility for yourself and
the quality of work you provide to patients. Supporting other staff on shift is
essential in providing high quality care to the patients that require our
service.
Throughout the care we provide to patients you
will be expected to ensure confidentiality, privacy, dignity and have respect
for patients at all times
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The crisis team have an onsite purpose built
Assessment Suite affording greater and more timely access to those in need. The
role can also include being included in our Street Triage service in
conjunction with our Ambulance and Police colleagues. We pride ourselves in
providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The crisis team act as gatekeepers out of
hours, therefore you are responsible for the admission of patients. We have access to specialist services which
provide alternatives to hospital admission. We always strive to practice in the
least restrictive manor, enabling better outcomes for our patients.
You will work as part of team, however, will
be required to use your own initiative and take responsibility for yourself and
the quality of work you provide to patients. Supporting other staff on shift is
essential in providing high quality care to the patients that require our
service.
Throughout the care we provide to patients you
will be expected to ensure confidentiality, privacy, dignity and have respect
for patients at all times
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems in a Mental Health setting, including working at a senior level
- Demonstrate clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness
Desirable
- Psychosocial interventions.
- Use of clinical assessment measures.
- Leadership.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relapse prevention.
- A broad understanding of risk assessment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues involved in the treatment of mental illness and relapse prevention.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Social Worker/OT
- Evidence of post qualification training/studies to post graduate diploma level
- Required to train to MAPA Level 1
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Creative flexible approaches to risk assessment.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems in a Mental Health setting, including working at a senior level
- Demonstrate clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness
Desirable
- Psychosocial interventions.
- Use of clinical assessment measures.
- Leadership.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relapse prevention.
- A broad understanding of risk assessment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues involved in the treatment of mental illness and relapse prevention.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Social Worker/OT
- Evidence of post qualification training/studies to post graduate diploma level
- Required to train to MAPA Level 1
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Creative flexible approaches to risk assessment.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
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).
