About this role
Job summary Providing assessments and supporting diagnosis for young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health problems Acting as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Prioritising and managing own workload with minimal supervision As one of the senior practitioners, providing services to a multicultural and diverse population, to be responsible for delivering a very high standard of care to children and young people The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of care Offering comprehensive assessments in the clinic and service users own home
Main duties of the job To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register. To work effectively with GPs to ensure early referral and diagnosis To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services to service users and their families. To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed. Clinical Skills To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will have current effective status on their perspective registration/regulatory body.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Aim of the role: Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind We are respectful We work together with our communities These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. The post holder will achieve this by: Providing assessments and supporting diagnosis for young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health problems Acting as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Prioritising and managing own workload with minimal supervision As one of the senior practitioners, providing services to a multicultural and diverse population, to be responsible for delivering a very high standard of care to children and young people The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of care Offering comprehensive assessments in the clinic and service user’s own home Working effectively within the CAMHS locality team Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and procedures Working effectively with our partners Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to Ensuring that all referrals are seen in a timely manner Mentoring Advocating for the service user Attending CPAs both in clinic and off site. Key Responsibilities: • To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload. • To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. • To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. • To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register. • To work effectively with GPs to ensure early referral and diagnosis • To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services to service users and their families. • To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed. Clinical Skills • To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. • The post holder will have current effective status on their perspective registration/regulatory body. • To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. • To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic and acute care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. • To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. • To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life. • To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature and peer review. • To undertake physical health checks assessments and be aware of risk to physical health. Leadership • To participate in the development of an effective CAMHS team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. • To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. • To facilitate the development of a positive and ‘supportive’ team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict. • To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines. • To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda. • To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews. Administration • To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trust’s IM&T Strategy. • To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patient’s records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. • To take part, and assist, in the planning and administration relating to day to day running of the caseload. Communication • To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care. • To be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust. • To be able to communicate complex patient related information facilitating positive outcomes and ensuring collaborative working. • Participate in the review and development of clinical policies and identifies improvements to service provision. Training • To act as mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of professional care. • Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs. • To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. • To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. • To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. • To support new staff and their integration within the team. • To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines. Specific tasks directly related to the post 1. To support the CAMHS team in delivering the very highest standard of care to our clients and their families 2. To carry out neurodevelopmental assessments and feedback to families 3. To monitor mental health and associated risks 4. To undertake prescribing role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current Core professional Registration of HCPC/BABCP/UKCP/NMC
Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
N/A
Experience Essential
Post- registration clinical development and experience of non medical prescribing ideally for children and young people
Broad experience of working with children and young people with mental health needs and/or neurodiversity including assessment
Experience of holding a clinical caseload
Working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care.
Desirable
N/A
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.
Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address Wood Street Health Centre
Walthamstow
London
E17 3LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)