About this role
Job summary
To be responsible for assessing the mental health needs of individuals referred to the team and to lead in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions to address that identified need.In the absence of the Team Manager, the post holder will report to the Clinical Lead/Community Operational Manager.Job description - CPN Post, Band 6.There is an expectation that the post holder will work with wider community services including primary care and the voluntary sector. To be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidence based interventions to meet the mental health needs of adults and their families. To work towards own professional development. The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload and will be proactive in the assessment of client need and implementation of packages of care.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for assessing the mental health needs of individuals referred to the team and to lead in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions to address that identified need.In the absence of the Team Manager, the post holder will report to the Clinical Lead/Community Operational Manager.Job description - CPN Post, Band 6.There is an expectation that the post holder will work with wider community services including primary care and the voluntary sector. To be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidence based interventions to meet the mental health needs of adults and their families. To work towards own professional development. The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload and will be proactive in the assessment of client need and implementation of packages of care.
About us
We offer personal and professional development through training and shadowing.
You can expect to receive monthly supervision/reflective practice and an annual personal development conversation.
We are proactive in supporting your health and wellbeing with various supportive resources available
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
To provide individual or group interventions to service users and/or carers in accordance with care plans. To support and monitor service users and to share as appropriate with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team/other services. To provide care appropriate to their level of training as specifiedwithin the NMC To seek advice and guidance from Senior Staff as appropriate. To demonstrate effective communication with service users/carers /members of the Multidisciplinary team and other services To accompany staff on community visits as required. To attend clinical meetings and provide feedback as appropriate. To contribute to the development of the community team for adult with mental health difficulties. Responsible for supporting the care co-ordination process for an allocated number of individual service users. To actively participate in training sessions, team/care plan review meetings and supervision as appropriate. To support service users to engage effectively with the agreed Care Plan and access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis. Positively promote independent living of service users within community. Developing a rapport based within appropriate and transparent boundaries. Provide regular and therapeutic activities to service users and their carers in developing and managing their independence. To be aware of the escalation process to highlight any service user potential risk in a timely manner to contribute to ongoing risk reduction and management Help service users gain access to resources to include benefits and welfare rights. Provide information on health promotion. Assist in identifying early warning signs of relapse by monitoring the service users progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in their care.JonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users records as necessary. To undertake other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post and service needs. Participate in the planning of protocols to develop the service. Ensure the care of patients is assessed and planned by self and other members of the multi-disciplinary team according to the patients individual needs. Provide nursing interventions to contribution to the functioning of the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in the duty system responding to queries and crisis that may arise and taking appropriate action. To provide Duty Worker role within the team. Apply appropriate skills of prioritisation, decision making and in planning and implementing interventions taking account of clinical risk factors and personal safety. Apply assessment, interpretation and judgement skills in assessing and managing clinical risks. Ensure the appropriate risk tools are completed and recorded accurately. Manage a defined caseload fulfilling the role of care co-ordinator and facilitating allocation and discharge to and from the caseload. Encourage service user and carer involvement in all aspects of assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Ensure carers needs are identified and facilitate onward referral to appropriate services for assessment where necessary. Delegate, oversee and monitor care provided by support staff to ensure required standards are maintained and delivered. Ensure care packages are regularly reviewed and evaluated. Participate in multi-disciplinary ward reviews. Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide holistic care related to service user choice. Provide specialist information, education and advice within the primary care setting including GPs and others. To take an integrated approach to working with GPs and other primary care practitioners and services To be responsible for the safe storage, administration and recording of medication. Administration and monitoring of medication to facilitate compliance and concordance to treatment for service users attending depot clinics or requiring depot administration in their home. Participate in the local depot clinicJonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 Assess and monitor service users response to medication providing information and advice and taking action as necessary. Recognise and respect the rights of the service users Recognise the diversity of service users under the Protected Characteristics including personal preferences and identify any unmet needs. To support MHA assessments with appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team Compiles reports for various legal processes in relation to the MHA 1983. Complies and submits reports for service users regarding nursing /residential placements. To attend placement panels to support application for funding To deliver psychological interventions to meet the service users needs. To attend regular management and clinical supervision and regular To engage with teams arrangements for reflective practice. Ensure service Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are adhered to, i.e. 72 Hour Follow Up To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service. To work with trust safeguarding leads and other agencies regarding child and adult safeguarding and ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to. To apply highly interpersonal skills in order to deal with potential aggression with service users who may be in crisis and place themselves at riskCommunication and Documentation Ensure effective communication practices are in place, particularly in regards to care and progress, to include service users, carers, the multidisciplinary teams and wider services. Ensure an integrated approach to service delivery by maintaining close working links with other areas of the Trust. Attend local meetings as agreed with the Team Manager. Provide and receive complex and/or sensitive information an appropriate manner. Maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to service users and the organisation. Produce comprehensive, accurate and up to date service user records based on local Trust policies and NMC Record Keeping Standards. Provide timely and accurate statistical information as required. To use the electronic record system, currently RIOJonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 Uphold and monitor the standards and values of the trust and that those of the local team are maintained To produce clinical reports / letters / care plans and risk plans using relevant data systems.Development and Training Participate fully in the Trusts Performance Review Procedures. Ensure mandatory training is maintained and up to date Encourage engagement in sharing knowledge and information with the multi-disciplinary team in order to upskill self and others. Staff to attend psychological skills training to deliver evidence based therapeutic intervention Maintain a professional portfolio and NMC Revalidation for registration to practice. Report and discuss any professional concerns with the Team Manager. Participate and provide clinical supervision sessions with other members of the team. Assist with recruitment and induction of new staff. Participate in the induction, education and training of student nurses and allied professionals. Engage in annual Personal Development Conversation (PDC) review to identify training and development needs. To assist in the development of staff in progression postsResearch and Development Participate in the auditing of quality standards of care, in line with the requirements of clinical governance. Make appropriate responses to the outcomes of quality audits.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
NMC - RMN Registration
Desirable
Higher qualification at least to degree level in a relevant subject o Post graduate training relevant to Mental Health
Skills/Abilities Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies ? Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties ? Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision ? Ability to work independently as well as part of a team ? Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping ? Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. ? Excellent risk assessment and management skills ? Ability to deal with challenging situations
Knowledge/ Experience Essential
Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services ? Knowledge of government directives and current policies ? Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983 ? Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications ? Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands ? Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation ? Understanding of psychosocial interventions
Desirable
Experience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFT
Personal qualities Essential
Organisational and time management skills - Flexibility of working hours - Personal Integrity - Drive and enthusiasm - Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach - Ability to lead and motivate projects and people - Promotes recovery and social inclusion
other Essential
Ability to commute to meet the post requirements - Good general standard of health - An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines - A problem solving approach to professional practice
Trust behaviours Essential
Care, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Brierley Hill
DY5 1RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)