Mental Health Practitioner (ARRS) inPlymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED 10 DEC 2023
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Service Delivery:
The Mental Health Assessment and Intervention Service (MAIS) is an integral part of the Community Mental Health Services pathway. MAIS is a practitioner led service with access to consultation and support from psychologists and psychiatrists. The team have close links with primary and secondary care and third sector agencies.
As part of the CMHS pathway the team contribute to the bio-psycho-social assessment process for new referrals to determine eligibility for secondary mental health care services, providing consultation and advice to referrers and other agencies regarding alternative appropriate services when the patient does not need the support of the CMHS pathway.
The team provide short-term evidence-based recovery focused interventions on an individual and/or group basis for people experiencing mental health disorders whos needs cannot be met within universal services and who do not require a full multi-disciplinary approach to their management.
The teamwork with a defined group of patients under standard care, this will include the assessment of need, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, the assessment and management of risk, consideration, and management of safeguarding issues. The post holder will be responsible for any onward referrals that are required and work closely with all other clinical professionals e.g., Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker and third sector agencies etc.
The team will support the Primary Care and CMHS Team Leaders to establish robust working practices within Primary Care settings, third sector agencies and other Livewell Services.
Clinical
The post holder will, in conjunction with other staff from MAIS, provide initial assessments and support calls within the GP surgeries to determine eligibility for secondary mental health care services and or intervention. They will also provide consultation and advice to referrers and other agencies regarding alternative appropriate services when the patient does not need the support of the CMHS pathway.
The post holder will provide evidence-based recovery focussed interventions for patients on an individual or group basis in conjunction with our partner agencies. Deliver psychoeducational packages and training related to the management of common mental health disorders to support third sector agencies to assist them to support people with common mental health problems
The post holder will advise, in conjunction with Drs and the Nonmedical prescriber, on matters relating to medication within the CMHS.
The post holder will provide consultation to primary care and third sector agencies to ensure that those people who require mental health support are identified and are referred onto the appropriate services in a timely manner.
The post holder will work closely within Plymouth Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP surgeries to provide assessment, support and guidance for those people who present frequently or present with complex problems but who do not meet the criteria for secondary mental health care.
The post holder will be involved in the triaging of mental health work in GP surgeries and educating primary care staff on the role of MAIS.
Service Development
The post holder will work with MAIS to develop interventions which support the CMHS to become NICE guideline compliant.
The post holder will be required to attend any relevant working groups as directed by the manager in relation to the educational aspect of their role.
The post holder will work under the direction of the manager/ practice lead to agree how the education packages will be delivered.
The post holder will support the development and delivery of training for patients, carers, and partner agencies in agreement with the manager.
The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the team. This will include annual Records audits.
Staff Management:
The post holder will be responsible for supervising junior staff within the CMHS, including line management of junior staff.
The post holder will support the induction of new staff across the CMHS service
The post holder will act as a mentor for students and new staff within the team.
Liaison and Administration:
The post holder should maintain close links with all other Livewell Services as required.
The post holder will develop and maintain links with primary care and third sector agencies
The post holder will keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient and staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with their own professional body guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including record keeping, confidentiality, Data Protection Act and the Mental Health Act and professional conduct
The post holder will be aware of their professional and Livewell Southwest guidelines on Mental Health Act and Data Protection Act.
Professional Development and Education:
The post holder will be required to keep up to date this will include Mandatory training and developments in mental health care.
The post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements and training programmes for Mental Health professionals.
The post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest.
The post holder will participate in an annual appraisal; this Job Description will be reviewed at this time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
This role will involve regular time spent using computerised systems this will include the working of GP systems.
It will involve travel across the city throughout the day.
The post may involve carrying equipment from one area to another to support the delivery of training.
Lone working will be involved in a variety of settings including patients homes, and community settings.
The job will include exposure to sensitive personal information.
37.5 hours per week permanent
There is an exciting opportunity to join, the Mental Health Assessment and Intervention Service (MAIS). The service was set to provide high quality care for people experiencing mental health problems in Plymouth, and has proved a success across the city. The service will offer evidence-based treatment pathways for people in Primary Care Services. The role will develop more effective links with primary care and third sector agencies to support those people with less complex mental health problems.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and flexible Mental Health Nurse with excellent networking skills to join the team. This post will offer a challenging and exciting opportunity to gain experience of working across Livewell's Core mental Health Service, working across a variety of settings such as GP surgeries, and Community hubs developing relationships with Primary Care, partner agencies and secondary mental health services. You will have the opportunity to design and deliver evidence based recovery focussed mental health interventions and groups.
The CMHS pathway provides a variety of opportunities for clinical support and development, including a tailored induction programme, regular multi -disciplinary team meetings, monthly individual supervision, and regular multi-disciplinary caseload supervision. As a member of the Core mental health teams, you will also contribute to service developments at the quarterly meetings.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical services to patients.
The post holder will behave in a manner which does not bring the service and Livewell Southwest into disrepute.
The post holder will implement decisions agreed by the Locality, including all policies of Livewell Southwest.
The post holder must have completed training hold a currently valid registration with the relevant body for their profession to a degree level. Have minimum of 2-year post qualification experience.
Salary will be Band 6.
The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
"Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Please see full job description and person specification that is attached to the job advert for full overview of main duties.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Service Delivery:
The Mental Health Assessment and Intervention Service (MAIS) is an integral part of the Community Mental Health Services pathway. MAIS is a practitioner led service with access to consultation and support from psychologists and psychiatrists. The team have close links with primary and secondary care and third sector agencies.
As part of the CMHS pathway the team contribute to the bio-psycho-social assessment process for new referrals to determine eligibility for secondary mental health care services, providing consultation and advice to referrers and other agencies regarding alternative appropriate services when the patient does not need the support of the CMHS pathway.
The team provide short-term evidence-based recovery focused interventions on an individual and/or group basis for people experiencing mental health disorders whos needs cannot be met within universal services and who do not require a full multi-disciplinary approach to their management.
The teamwork with a defined group of patients under standard care, this will include the assessment of need, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, the assessment and management of risk, consideration, and management of safeguarding issues. The post holder will be responsible for any onward referrals that are required and work closely with all other clinical professionals e.g., Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker and third sector agencies etc.
The team will support the Primary Care and CMHS Team Leaders to establish robust working practices within Primary Care settings, third sector agencies and other Livewell Services.
Clinical
The post holder will, in conjunction with other staff from MAIS, provide initial assessments and support calls within the GP surgeries to determine eligibility for secondary mental health care services and or intervention. They will also provide consultation and advice to referrers and other agencies regarding alternative appropriate services when the patient does not need the support of the CMHS pathway.
The post holder will provide evidence-based recovery focussed interventions for patients on an individual or group basis in conjunction with our partner agencies. Deliver psychoeducational packages and training related to the management of common mental health disorders to support third sector agencies to assist them to support people with common mental health problems
The post holder will advise, in conjunction with Drs and the Nonmedical prescriber, on matters relating to medication within the CMHS.
The post holder will provide consultation to primary care and third sector agencies to ensure that those people who require mental health support are identified and are referred onto the appropriate services in a timely manner.
The post holder will work closely within Plymouth Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP surgeries to provide assessment, support and guidance for those people who present frequently or present with complex problems but who do not meet the criteria for secondary mental health care.
The post holder will be involved in the triaging of mental health work in GP surgeries and educating primary care staff on the role of MAIS.
Service Development
The post holder will work with MAIS to develop interventions which support the CMHS to become NICE guideline compliant.
The post holder will be required to attend any relevant working groups as directed by the manager in relation to the educational aspect of their role.
The post holder will work under the direction of the manager/ practice lead to agree how the education packages will be delivered.
The post holder will support the development and delivery of training for patients, carers, and partner agencies in agreement with the manager.
The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the team. This will include annual Records audits.
Staff Management:
The post holder will be responsible for supervising junior staff within the CMHS, including line management of junior staff.
The post holder will support the induction of new staff across the CMHS service
The post holder will act as a mentor for students and new staff within the team.
Liaison and Administration:
The post holder should maintain close links with all other Livewell Services as required.
The post holder will develop and maintain links with primary care and third sector agencies
The post holder will keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient and staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with their own professional body guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including record keeping, confidentiality, Data Protection Act and the Mental Health Act and professional conduct
The post holder will be aware of their professional and Livewell Southwest guidelines on Mental Health Act and Data Protection Act.
Professional Development and Education:
The post holder will be required to keep up to date this will include Mandatory training and developments in mental health care.
The post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements and training programmes for Mental Health professionals.
The post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest.
The post holder will participate in an annual appraisal; this Job Description will be reviewed at this time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
This role will involve regular time spent using computerised systems this will include the working of GP systems.
It will involve travel across the city throughout the day.
The post may involve carrying equipment from one area to another to support the delivery of training.
Lone working will be involved in a variety of settings including patients homes, and community settings.
The job will include exposure to sensitive personal information.
37.5 hours per week permanent
There is an exciting opportunity to join, the Mental Health Assessment and Intervention Service (MAIS). The service was set to provide high quality care for people experiencing mental health problems in Plymouth, and has proved a success across the city. The service will offer evidence-based treatment pathways for people in Primary Care Services. The role will develop more effective links with primary care and third sector agencies to support those people with less complex mental health problems.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and flexible Mental Health Nurse with excellent networking skills to join the team. This post will offer a challenging and exciting opportunity to gain experience of working across Livewell's Core mental Health Service, working across a variety of settings such as GP surgeries, and Community hubs developing relationships with Primary Care, partner agencies and secondary mental health services. You will have the opportunity to design and deliver evidence based recovery focussed mental health interventions and groups.
The CMHS pathway provides a variety of opportunities for clinical support and development, including a tailored induction programme, regular multi -disciplinary team meetings, monthly individual supervision, and regular multi-disciplinary caseload supervision. As a member of the Core mental health teams, you will also contribute to service developments at the quarterly meetings.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical services to patients.
The post holder will behave in a manner which does not bring the service and Livewell Southwest into disrepute.
The post holder will implement decisions agreed by the Locality, including all policies of Livewell Southwest.
The post holder must have completed training hold a currently valid registration with the relevant body for their profession to a degree level. Have minimum of 2-year post qualification experience.
Salary will be Band 6.
The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
"Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Please see full job description and person specification that is attached to the job advert for full overview of main duties.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
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