About this role
Job summary
CPFT was chosen by NHS England as one of the national exemplar pilot sites for the redesign and transformation of primary and community mental health care. We know that there is a significant overlap between addictions and severemental illness and undiagnosed, unmanaged mental health illness within this group of people makes recovery harder to achieve and maintain.
Patients with a dual diagnosis often fail to get an initial diagnosis, or adequate treatment for their SMI, because they do not manage to attend appointments and, if they do manage to get a diagnosis, they do not easily follow treatment protocols.
The Dual Diagnosis Outreach Team operates as an outreach service and works flexibly with the service users and other agencies. Many of the people this team will be working with will be known to CGL Aspire but, there are also groups of adults in Peterborough who have problems with addiction and acknowledged but undiagnosed mental health problems, who do have not access to Aspire, or mental health care and who live on the streets.
Main duties of the job
To assist with data collection to continually enhance a quality service and meet key performance indicators as identified by commissioners and key stakeholders. Ensure all data is completed in a timely manner so that this can be collected from a central point within the team. Encourage service users to complete feedback for the service to enhance service development.
Successful applicants will be strong team workers with demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for working with stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a busy and innovative team whose aim is to enhance the chances of local people achieving and maintaining optimal mental health within Peterborough.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
To provide and receive routine information from the B6 MHPs in the Dual Diagnosis and Outreach team.
To promote all methods of communication and be able to effectively communicate with clients, their carers, key stakeholders and partner organizations.
To promote social inclusion and develop and maintain community networks.
To take into account any communication difficulties facing the clients.
To demonstrate a safe level of inter-personal skills when managing individuals with complex needs.
To be able to accurately document support given and information given and received in clients clinical notes.
To contribute to clinical meetings.
To support clients with a range of practical support and information, including escorting them to appointments.
Be aware of and understand the Clinical Governance framework.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education Essential
To have an understanding of mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse. To have NVQ Level 3 and care certificate in care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this.
Desirable
Certificate in Mental Health Awards Framework, level 2, NVQ II or equivalent. Knowledge of current Mental Health Act Knowledge of benefit and employment services NVQ 1, 2 or 3 in health or social care or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team Experience of working with service users that have vulnerabilities Experience of working with multiple agencies/ services to achieve the same goal Experience of working with people challenged with mental health, homelessness and substance misuse
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to motivate others Good literacy and numeric skills Good IT skills Able to transport patients and travel with them on public transport. An understanding of the importance of client carer involvement
Desirable
Awareness of local services and community provision
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
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).
Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough
17 Bridge street
Peterborough
PE1 1HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)