About this role
Job summary
We are continuing to develop our referral and assessment hub and are looking to recruit a B7 Senior Practitioner to support referrals, assessments and clinical leadership within the hub.
Referrals will be triaged by a member of the team, and a decision will be made on the onward journey for that service user.
You may provide assessments for the team and will complete those assessments at that designated base or at a venue agreed with the service user and carer.
This post is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) and the working hours will be 9am - 5pm 5 days per week . The post is based at Claire House Surgery although the post holder will be expected to travel across the Borough to attend satellite clinics.
This post includes participation in the Bronze on call rota.
Main duties of the job
Key duties willinclude:
Triage all referrals coming into the referral and assessment hub as part of a team. Providing an onward journey if not appropriate for Community Services. Completing assessments for those people requiring specialist mental health services under Community Mental Health Team. Complete assessment for those inpatients who may require a secondary service upon discharge. To provide line management where required. To link in with your MDT and attend their weekly meeting. To develop and maintain relationships and pathways with other services To promote awareness of the role of the referral and assessment hub, within local service area/team, GP practices and the wider community. Supporting with service management in conjunction with the team manager Working with the Team Managers to support with policy and service improvement and development Supporting service user, carer and stakeholder involvement Promote a culture of learning, education and professional development Championing quality assurance by establishing quality standards relating to the service user and carer experience, implementing Divisional Action Plans and undertaking complaint investigations Adherer to the principles of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust Policy and local reporting procedure and ensuring junior staff compliance with this.
Please see the full job description and person specification for more details.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Other requirements Essential
Able to travel around the Trust footprint Ability to work over 24 hour, 7 days a week team, to facilitate line management and support practitioners. Participate in bronze on call rota subject to agreement
Skills and abilities Essential
Understand all Trust Policies and Procedures Understand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how they can support them Understand the need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults Carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, equality and Diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons Contribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss Protect service users, visitors, and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections Take responsibility for own learning and development
Knowledge Essential
Offer advice and consultation to members of the multi-disciplinary team based on solid clinical experience of mental health nursing. Support the Team Managers and other Senior Practitioners / Professional Leads in the daily operation of the Teams. Lead on the implementation of, the Trust-wide Strategies across the Directorate Facilitate a culture of lifelong learning, including involvement in the process of Individual Development and Personal Review (IDPR), and Personal Development Plans. Participate in and ensure provision of Clinical Supervision, both as Supervisee and Supervisor and an understanding of the Knowledge, Skills Framework under Agenda for Change Promote a learning environment for students Ensure compliance with policy, procedure, and protocol, in consultation with the Team Managers, other Senior Practitioners and Professional Leads Participate in multi-agency meetings e.g., Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Child Protection. Understand the Clinical Governance agenda and provide professional representation in local groups supporting consultation and implementation. Full understanding of the Care Programme Approach including the needs and rights of Carers. Understanding of current national policy and initiatives in relation to severe and enduring mental health issues. Good knowledge of assessment and triage of referrals
Experience Essential
Post registration experience of working in multi-disciplinary Home Treatment team or other mental health community services Evidence of post registration specialist training and development. Experience of participating in audit and an understanding of implementing Action plans relating to the outcome of audits Knowledge of requirements under the Care Programme Approach including the needs of carers and the mental health Minimum Data Set.
Desirable
Previous experience in a clinical leadership role
Qualifications/experience Essential
Professional qualification and current registration (Qualified RMN, OT or Social Worker)
Desirable
Post registration training relevant to mental health/leadership/management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Claire House
Phoenix Way
Wigan
WN3 4NW
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)