Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated Practitioner who would like the opportunity to work within our Adult Community Mental Health Team with patients that have functional mental health needs.
You will be part of an integrated team consisting of Community Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Medics, a Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers, a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and administration staff. You will be supported by the Team Manager who offers a robust supervision and appraisal process.
We are a fun, engaging team where team members regularly support one another, and we have fantastic team morale.
Our NMHT service has developed a range of therapeutic interventions which has a Solution Focused approach at the core of its offer. We are dedicated to upskilling as a team and regularly focus on continued professional development.
We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills, therefore we offer continuing professional development opportunities including in-house training and additional training at university if requested.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the jobYou will manage a caseload of patients with functional mental health conditions from assessment to discharge and engage in therapeutic interventions with them.
You will develop the skills to undertake full Psychosocial assessments, individual care plans and risk assessments with patients and their carers.
Attend MDT meetings on a weekly basis to discuss allocations, complex cases and there is also a lot of opportunity for joint working.
Being involved in supervision sessions, reflective practice, complex case discussions and additional training opportunities.
The NMHT service is comprised of several specialist teams, and you will have the opportunity to work with our Inpatient wards and urgent care services to meet the needs of more acutely unwell patients.
This is a part time role working 32 hours per week.
About usAt 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
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
QualificationsEssential- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g., in social work, nursing, OT, with current professional registration
- RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
- Assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Managing own case load
Additional CriteriaEssential- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
SkillsEssential- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 