About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers. To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate
The post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to in-patient admission. Also to provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital The service will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
The post holder will be responsible for helping to maintain team systems and processes for effective team and service provision, including outcome measures and audit under the direction of the Team Leader
Main duties of the job
To support the Team Leader\MHLT Manager in maintaining effective inter- team and inter-agency communication
To provide effective liaison/communication relating to referral and expedition and to support the early identification of mental health issues for patients using the hospital A&E or inpatient services
Maintain effective joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older People's
Community, and other community - based teams according to local circumstances
Ensure that all relevant information regarding client care is communicated to the appropriate person's team, bringing to the Team Leader's attention issues of concern regarding practice or workload
Ensure effective communications with relatives, visitors, voluntary organisations and the general public, thus encouraging participation in Care delivery. To respond sensitively, to the needs of relatives and carers, often in a highly emotive setting
To liaise with other professionals in relation to client care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings, and attending case conferences as appropriate.
Ensure client's files are maintained in both manual (where practiced) and electronic. This includes both the general hospital and mental health trusts systems.
Documentation of interventions, liaisons etc should be recorded as soon as possible after the event, but in line with both HPFT policy and professional codes.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
All staff should comply with the Trusts Open Culture, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, and Equality and Diversity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Relationships
Maintain effective joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older Peoples
Community, and other community based teams according to local circumstances
Ensure that all relevant information regarding client care is communicated to the appropriate persons team, bringing to the Team Leaders attention issues of concern regarding practice or workload
To advise others as to the role and practices of the MHLT and deliver basic Mental Health training to non mental health professionals
To maintain positive working relationships and clear communications with team members and other professionals
Ensure clients files are maintained in both manual (where practiced) and electronic. This includes both the general hospital and mental health trusts systems.
Analytical and Judgemental
To assess clients meeting defined referral criteria for mental health liaison service and local Operational Policies
Carry out Risk Assessment and Management activities
To plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for clients in crisis with acute mental health problems in the community, and to coordinate activities with other professionals and agencies.
Person Specification
Educational achievements, qualifications & training
Essential
- RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- DIPSW or equivalent
Desirable
- Preceptorship and Mentorship. / BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health) or similar training.
- Completed AMHP training Practice Teacher Award Child protection
Experience e.g. work related experience to be taken into account
Essential
- Experience in acute and community areas for younger or older adults. Evidence of continuing professional development.
- At least 2 years post registration experience with at least one year at grade 6
Desirable
- Experience in working with acute mental health problems in community setting or CrhtT or MHLT.
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Experience of risk assessment in an acute / community setting.
- Supervision skills
- Confidence to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
Desirable
- Specific clinical/practice skills applicable in an acute community setting e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy, and anxiety 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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
watford general hospital
vicarage road
watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)