Rough Sleepers Mental Health Project: Mental Health Practitioner • London East London NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nRough Sleepers Mental Health Project: Mental Health Practitioner with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London\n\n Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of psychoeducation, the Recovery Model and supportive clinical management. To liaise and establish good working relationships with partner agencies, colleagues in non-profit sector services, Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, and other agencies as appropriate. To have knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing mental illness/ distress. Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting. To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive care in the least restrictive way. Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment. Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of patient information throughout the multidisciplinary team. Ensure compliance with the requirements of Safeguarding Adults and Childrens policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children. Recognize the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this. Have an understanding of the KPIs for the Rough Sleeper Mental Health Project and ensure compliance with Trust CQUINs Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team Identify own educational needs ensuring professional updating and development as appropriate. Ensure full potential through supervision, appraisals and performance management. Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users. To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendments and the Mental Capacity Act (2005) are adhered to To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sector colleagues To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines. Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement To represent the team positively both internally and externally to the Trust. Creative, Innovative and Breaking the Stigma We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist) to work in the ELFT Rough Sleepers Mental Health Project (RAMHP). The team works across the City of London, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham. RAMHP is an assessment and liaison service that works with street outreach services to support people who sleep rough and help them get the right mental health care. This role requires an understanding of the health needs of rough sleepers and the challenges homeless people face in health settings. The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and will support rough sleepers and people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness with complex needs by providing bio-psychosocial assessment. We are looking for people who are creative in how they engage and support people with complex needs. Trained AMHPs will contribute to the Tower Hamlets AMHP rota. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, or to arrange a visit please call Hilary Neal, Operational Lead, on 07970 650805 hilary.neal@nhs.net "}