About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will work within the MDT to provide assessment and interventions for those referred to the service. A vital part of the role is the Triage function of the service, screening referrals and offering advice, guidance and signposting where necessary.
The candidate will be based within themultidisciplinary Mental Health Safeguarding (MASH) Hub which will be situated within Integrated Mental Health Services in Enfield and operate using a virtual multi-agency model in collaboration with (Centralised MASH).
Working jointly consultations with the MDT, as well as wider networks including GPs, interface services and the voluntary sector.
Main duties of the job
Triage; screening of referrals and other correspondence such as Safeguarding Alerts, Police Reports and enquiries from GP's, LBI Housing/Social Care and patient/carer emails. SAM Oversight of safeguarding referrals and cases.
- Assessment of current care and support needs
- Interventions based on speciality of practice, including joint working with other C&I Services
- Engagement in service delivery and development; attendance to MDT meetings, supervision and other training opportunities.
About us
Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust?
We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
Job description Job responsibilities
Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse, Social Work, Occupational Therapist)
Triage; screening of referrals and other correspondence such as Safeguarding Alerts, Police Reports and enquiries from GP's, LBI Housing/Social Care and patient/carer emails SAM oversight of safeguarding referrals
- Assessment of current care and support needs
- Interventions based on speciality of practice, including joint working with other C&I Services
- Engagement in service delivery and development; attendance to MDT meetings, supervision and other training opportunities.
Responsibilities:
-Completing thorough assessment and care planning alongside Dialog +
- Documenting assessments on EPR systems - including EMIS and Carenotes
- Engaging in supervision and supporting supervision of junior staff and students
- Maintaining mandatory training and engaging with other learning opportunities
Person Specification
Experience & Skills Essential
Experience of working within a community setting relating to mental health Experience of inter - agency working Case management and care planning skills Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Networking skills
Desirable
Experience of working with drug and alcohol services Experience of supervising staff / junior personnel Experience of leadership of project or working groups / policy implementation Experience of working in primary care
Abilities Essential
Ability to develop and deliver a service which promotes choice, involves patients and their relatives, friends and carers in all discussions regarding needs and care provided Ability to work effectively under own initiative
Education & Qualifications Essential
Education & Qualifications Evidence of mental health training Evidence of continued relevant professional development
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.
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 North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Crown Lane Clinic
Southgate
London
N14 5SH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)