About this role
Job summary
You will act as the named care co-ordinator and manage the coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to a defined group of service users and their carers, within a defined catchment area/locality. You will provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team and act up for Team Lead in their absence as appropriate. You will act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the overall supervision of the Team Leader but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment and advising on the management of patients presenting to the Community Mental Health Team.
The post holder:
Provide supervision to junior staff.
Will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary.
Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as appropriate.
Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
Will be responsible for contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence-based care as appropriate
Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle essential for this post.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Trusts care programme approach guidelines.
Undertake risk assessments with patients and plan effectively to manage this as part of MDT care planning and shared risk management.
Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operational policy.
To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and promote research based practice.
Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping oneself up to date at all times with mandatory training.
Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives. Particularly those relevant to Community Mental Health and Recovery principles.
To undertake care co-ordination of an allocated caseload of patients with complex needs and may have history of disengagement, dual diagnosis and revolving door treatment episodes.
Carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of recovery-based care plans.
To maintain effective individualised care through assessment of service user and carers problems. Plan, implement and evaluate interventions and clear, accurate and concise documentation of individualised care.
Undertake initial comprehensive assessments and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to look at appropriate selection and allocation of patients to CPA and regular reviews.
Following analysis of patient assessments, plan creatively to meet their needs including the provision of evidence-based interventions.
Prioritise and manage workload to ensure the effective management of a defined group of patients with complex needs.
Work flexibly across the Community Mental Health Team.
Person Specification
Education Essential
qualification at degree level
Skills and Knowledge / driving Essential
Understanding of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983. Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation. must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
Knowledge of community mental health services
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Grays Hall
Orsett Road
Grays
RM17 5TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)