About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner / Case Manager in the Greater Manchester Universities Student Mental Health Service.
The post is to work 37.5 hours within the service per week
The GM Universities Mental Health Service has developed an integrated, single referral pathway for students from seven GM Universities. The care pathway is based on the I Thrive needs-led framework with service access based on need rather than limited to diagnostic category.
The aim of the service partnership is to provide proactive support and interventions to students to enable them to fulfil their university ambitions and experience. Students with pre-existing mental health problems or those whose mental health problems emerge whilst at university will be supported to succeed and to manage their mental health challenges.
This partnership model enables care to be aligned with the needs of students presenting with more complex, co-morbid and chronic conditions. The needs of the people who access this tier of care are significantly more likely to have several presenting problems, some which they will have had since childhood and for which they may have low motivation to change. They are likely to have significantly higher rates of interpersonal difficulties, i.e. recorded personality disorder, with the main life-limiting problems of anxiety disorders, co-morbid with depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the delivery of high standards of care to studentsreferred to the service by the University wellbeing service. Take a lead in the case management process (supported by theoperational manager and clinical leads)and provide structured clinical mental health assessments, leading on the care of an individual Promote a culture based on principles of recovery, choice andpersonalised care, in which the student e agreed can expect to beactive in decision-making about their care and treatment. To work in an effective partnership with the Consultant Psychiatrist,and Lead Clinical Psychologist in the service thus providing a strong multi-disciplinary leadership model. To work collaboratively with GM Universities colleagues supportingstudent mental health To work with students to improve their mental health and wellbeing. To work with VCSE organisations and student support services toensure the student is able to access the required mental healthsupport. Be an ambassador for the service To promote an understanding amongst the University workforce ofthe role of the Senior Practitioner and the wider mental health service.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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
Pay Enhancements 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
Essential Essential
Registered Nurse or Social Worker in Mental Health - Degree or equivalent experience AND MSc in a Health-related subject AF AND Have significant experience working as a Band 6/7 Nurse in an in a mental health and inpatient setting/Community Setting and demonstrating the competences as required. Evidence of post graduate study Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services in a variety of clinical roles at Band 6/Band 7
Desirable
MSc in a Health-related subject Relevant experience in Primary Care or Secondary Care settings treating all mental health problems/mental illness anxiety and depression-related problems
Essential & Desirable criteria Essential
An awareness of the diversity of the local population and a positive attitude to meeting the needs of different communities.
Desirable
Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
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 Crawford House – East Entrance
Booth Street East
Manchester
M13 9EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)