Job summaryWe currently have a vacancy for a part time Community Mental Health Practitioner within our CMHT.
The post is based at Horton House, Hamilton Street Oldham
You will need to be a registered and experienced Social Worker to apply for this post.
The Care Coordinator will provide a comprehensive mental health service to adults of working age who experience moderate to severe mental health problems within the community. The practitioner will also work collaboratively across a range of disciplines to continuously promote a 'needs based' approach to all service users.
The practitioner will also promote an integrated approach to service delivery and develop a clear relapse recognition / prevention plans and share with MDT, service users and carers' where appropriate.
The practitioner will develop meaningful engagement with individuals who are often referred to as 'difficult to engage' and their families.
Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will work effectively with adult service users with mental health needs across the CMHT, predominantly in the MDT covering the care coordinator function and will manage the care of a defined caseload of patients.
For full details please see Job Description and Person Specification
Service/Ward/Department Summary: The CMHT work primarily with working age adults who have a diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness and / or Complex Mental Health Difficulties. The care pathway includes a holistic assessment of need / risk, formulation and delivery of a care and treatment plan with a focus on recovery and supporting individuals to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning
About usWe are looking for a motivated individual who wants to pursue a career within community mental health services. If you demonstrate the trust values, are committed to supporting to achieve the Trust 4 big ambitions and addressing inequalities, we welcome your application.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification. Please ensure your supporting information reflects how you meet the person specification.
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential- Professional qualification Social Work / Mental Health Nursing.
- Registration with HCPC / NMC
- Substantial experience in community mental health work.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
Desirable- Evidence of post-basic qualification and training
- PSI Training
- MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training
ExperienceEssential- Working within Mental Health Law policies and procedures.
- Experience of supervision
- Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable- Experience of leading a team / 'acting up'.
KnowledgeEssential- Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation
Desirable- Experience of managing or participating in change
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Ability to and be responsible for management of a caseload
- Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT.
- Ability to supervise junior staff / students
- Effective time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
- Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
- Utilise the supervision process.
- Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour.
- Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
- Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assistant as appropriate.
- Computer literacy.
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable- Commitment to professional development
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). 
