About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will be an experienced Band 7 clinician with a strong background in mental health assessment, care planning and multi-agency working. As the clinical lead for the South Warwickshire Homeless Mental Health Pathway, they will work autonomously, providing clinical leadership and oversight across the locality.
The post holder will manage Homeless Pathway Support Workers, providing supervision, support and development to ensure high-quality, person-centred care. They will support individuals experiencing homelessness to access timely mental health services and improve health outcomes.
Working as part of South Warwickshire Community Mental Health Services, the post holder will collaborate closely with Community Mental Health Teams, primary care, urgent care and specialist mental health services. They will also work alongside Homeless Pathway colleagues across Coventry and North Warwickshire to promote a consistent approach and share best practice.
A key aspect of the role will be developing and maintaining effective partnerships with local authorities, housing providers, charities, VCSE organisations, substance misuse services and other statutory agencies. The post holder will support partnership working, information sharing and the development of integrated pathways for people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Main duties of the job
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached supporting information, which provides a comprehensive overview of the position, key responsibilities and essential requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
o Providing autonomous specialist mental health assessments, risk assessments and clinical interventions for individuals experiencing homelessness.
o Developing, implementing and reviewing person-centred care and treatment plans for people with complex mental health needs.
o Working closely with Community Mental Health Teams, primary care services, urgent care services and specialist mental health teams to facilitate timely access to support.
o Building effective partnerships with housing providers, outreach teams, voluntary and community sector organisations, and substance misuse services including Change Grow Live (CGL).
o Supporting individuals to engage with treatment, physical healthcare, housing services and wider support networks.
o Delivering trauma-informed, recovery-focused care that promotes independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
o Providing expert advice, consultation and guidance to partner agencies regarding mental health and homelessness.
o Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, education and the promotion of best practice across the homeless pathway.
o Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and relevant legislation.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support group We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current professional registration.
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Educated to Master's Degree level, Advanced Clinical Practitioner level, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience working at a senior level.
Relevant post-registration training, accreditation or significant experience in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
Training in Trauma-Informed Practice, CBT, EMDR or other recognised therapeutic approaches.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to undertake complex mental health assessments, formulation, risk assessment and risk management.
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and approaches to working with vulnerable populations.
Ability to work autonomously and make complex clinical decisions.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to urgent requests.
Understanding of mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to support and develop staff.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing pathways and services supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Understanding of dual diagnosis and substance misuse services.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Substantial experience working within Community Mental Health Services.
Significant experience of undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments, formulation and care planning.
Experience of working autonomously and managing a complex caseload.
Experience of positive risk management and crisis intervention.
Experience of safeguarding adults and contributing to safeguarding enquiries and investigations.
Experience of multi-agency working with health, social care and third sector partners.
Experience of supporting, supervising or managing staff.
Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs and social vulnerabilities.
Desirable
Experience of working with individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Experience of service development, quality improvement or pathway development.
Experience of working with individuals who have co-existing mental health and substance misuse needs.
OTHER
Essential
Full UK driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use.
Ability and willingness to travel independently across South Warwickshire, including Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, as the role is community based.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Demonstrates the Trust values of Compassion in Action, Working Together, Respect for Everyone and Seeking Excellence.
Desirable
Experience of representing services at partnership meetings, forums or multi-agency networks.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Health professional. (RMN, occupational therapist / social worker) Evidence of continuous personal development Accredited courses - such as CBT or EMDR or significant experience in delivering brief interventions Educated to master's degree level / Advanced practitioner level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level
Knowledge Essential
Excellent communication skills Displays self-confidence and self-awareness, especially in dealing with staff and patients. Contrasting abilities to work both in teams and independently. Ability to articulate the rationale for decisions Demonstrates sound Leadership capabilities Management of change Interpreting national policy into local context Current issues in A&E, primary care and nurse led services Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice Demonstrable skills in effective leadership Ability to take part in activities for improving quality Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and seek creative solutions to problem solve Understanding of the importance of equality and diversity. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent presentation skills Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
Experience Essential
Significant experience in Mental Health Experience in working as an autonomous practitioner. Experience in assessing / triaging individuals presenting with mental ill health Teaching Experience with a range of Students Experience of policy development Experience of working with vulnerable people, including those who experience complex emotional needs
Other Essential
Current Driving Licence
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.
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 Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address St Mary's Lodge
12 St Mary's Road
Leamington Spa
CV31 1JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)