About this role
Job summary
To work in HBTT under the line management of the HBTT Team Manager, and accountable to Senior Practitioners, qualified nurses, social workers and allied health professionals for client care programmes. The post holder will work with people of all ages in line with the relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the HBTT operational procedure.
The Assistant Practitioner will function at a higher competency level than that of other community support workers with responsibility for actively participating as a part of the HBTT.
The post holder will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of care as appropriate and will be competent to work across professional disciplines.
Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be part of the role.
To undertake physical health checks for service users under HBTT, including venepuncture, blood pressure, weight, hip/waist measurements, BMI, ECG
To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and contribute to the provision of a service to these needs.
Main duties of the job
Establish and maintain good working relationships with all MDT members working within HBTT and external agencies.
Be a full member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Following a period of preceptorship to function as an Assistant Practitioner without direct supervision.
Able to prioritise and organise own workload.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing.
Ability to work as part of a team, work under instruction, able to develop good relationships with colleagues, patients and carers.
Assist in assessment and evaluation of individual clients.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 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 full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 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
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable Essential
Experience of risk assessment and risk management Foundation Degree Demonstrable experience in a Support Worker role in Community NVQ Level 3 Venepuncture Trained or willingness to undertake Experience of undertaking physical health checks
Desirable
Experience of working within a mental health and home treatment service
Desirable Desirable
Experience in working with co-occurring needs
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 Wythenshawe Hospital
South Moor Road
MANCHESTER
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)