Job summary
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to be a part of the newly formed Crisis and Assessment Team within Adult Mental Health in the specialist role of Authorised Officer (Jersey's naming of AMHP's or MHO's).
As part of a redesign and an injection of additional funding, the crisis and assessment team assesses individuals at the front door into mental health services, formulating care plans and next steps in collaboration with service users and their carers, in a thriving multi-disciplinary team.
We also manage the 24/7 AO rota, facilitating referrals for, and completion of, mental health law assessments as and when needed. We can offer a good work-life balance, a compassionate and enthusiastic staff team, and opportunities to contribute to the development of the team and the service. We are looking for passionate and confident assessors who can work autonomously and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated team carrying out
statutory duties as an Authorised Officer under the Mental Health (Jersey) Law
(2016), and as a Capacity and Liberty Assessor under the Capacity and
Self-Determination Law (2016), on behalf of the Government of Jersey.
This is an
autonomous and authoritative role, involving multidisciplinary and multiagency
working. It requires specialist knowledge evidenced by the relevant
postgraduate study, with high levels of professional wisdom, confidence, and
maturity.
About us
Jersey is Just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England, youll find the Island of Jersey. The Island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of Jersey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participates
in the duty rota for Authorised Officers, which involves working unsocial hours
in the evenings, bank holidays, and weekends.
- Coordinates
statutory functions under the Mental Health (Jersey) Law (2016) on behalf of
the Government of Jersey.
- Carries
out Mental Health Law Assessments in partnership with service users, carers,
colleagues from other disciplines, and other statutory and/or voluntary
agencies.
- Completes
a number of Significant Restriction of Liberty (SRoL) assessments under the
Capacity and Self-Determination Law (2016) every month, as workload allows.
- Applies
specialist knowledge and analytical skills to make decisions about the lives of
vulnerable people, frequently in highly emotive situations where there are high
levels of complexity, uncertainty, and risk.
- Provides
a social perspective with regard to the causes of islanders poor mental
health, and where appropriate, promotes and enables the use of alternatives to
hospital admission.
- Works
collaboratively with colleagues to empower service users and carers, maximise
service user independence, and ensure the protection of islanders human
rights.
- Provides
timely, accurate, well-written reports, in accordance with statutory guidance
and Government policy.
- Takes
responsibility for continuing professional development within own area of
expertise, with particular regard to the relevant legislation, and the
safeguarding of adults and children.
- Provides professional advice, guidance, and training to others as
required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participates
in the duty rota for Authorised Officers, which involves working unsocial hours
in the evenings, bank holidays, and weekends.
- Coordinates
statutory functions under the Mental Health (Jersey) Law (2016) on behalf of
the Government of Jersey.
- Carries
out Mental Health Law Assessments in partnership with service users, carers,
colleagues from other disciplines, and other statutory and/or voluntary
agencies.
- Completes
a number of Significant Restriction of Liberty (SRoL) assessments under the
Capacity and Self-Determination Law (2016) every month, as workload allows.
- Applies
specialist knowledge and analytical skills to make decisions about the lives of
vulnerable people, frequently in highly emotive situations where there are high
levels of complexity, uncertainty, and risk.
- Provides
a social perspective with regard to the causes of islanders poor mental
health, and where appropriate, promotes and enables the use of alternatives to
hospital admission.
- Works
collaboratively with colleagues to empower service users and carers, maximise
service user independence, and ensure the protection of islanders human
rights.
- Provides
timely, accurate, well-written reports, in accordance with statutory guidance
and Government policy.
- Takes
responsibility for continuing professional development within own area of
expertise, with particular regard to the relevant legislation, and the
safeguarding of adults and children.
- Provides professional advice, guidance, and training to others as
required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post qualifying experience in mental health.
Desirable
- Experience of providing training to colleagues
-
- Possesses Warrant or Ministerial Authorisation to practice as AMHP or AO
Technical/ Work-based Skills
Essential
- Specialist and highly developed mental health assessment skills
- Specialist and highly developed risk assessment skills.
-
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand and interpret complex information, reports, and assessments.
-
- Computer literate with good knowledge of
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and other role specific applications.
-
- Full Driving Licence.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in social work, nursing, or one of the allied health professions, e.g. clinical psychology or occupational therapy.
-
- Evidence of postgraduate level study with AMHP (England and Wales),
- ASW (Northern Ireland or Guernsey), or MHO
- (Scotland) qualification.
-
- BIA or CLA qualification or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Practice Educator Award or willing to undertake
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post qualifying experience in mental health.
Desirable
- Experience of providing training to colleagues
-
- Possesses Warrant or Ministerial Authorisation to practice as AMHP or AO
Technical/ Work-based Skills
Essential
- Specialist and highly developed mental health assessment skills
- Specialist and highly developed risk assessment skills.
-
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand and interpret complex information, reports, and assessments.
-
- Computer literate with good knowledge of
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and other role specific applications.
-
- Full Driving Licence.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in social work, nursing, or one of the allied health professions, e.g. clinical psychology or occupational therapy.
-
- Evidence of postgraduate level study with AMHP (England and Wales),
- ASW (Northern Ireland or Guernsey), or MHO
- (Scotland) qualification.
-
- BIA or CLA qualification or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Practice Educator Award or willing to undertake
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).