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Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Enhanced CMHT.
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Enhanced Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader.
Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.
Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains accurate mileage records.
Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).
Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
37.5 Hours Per Week
The Calder Valley Enhanced Team is a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) operating in Calderdale. As a community mental health practitioner you will be crucial to the MDT way of working and pivotal in delivering high quality, recovery focused care.
We are looking to recruit a skilled and experienced mental health practitioner who can work in a flexible and innovative way, providing assessments and interventions to address the needs of individuals accessing our service.
We have adopted the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care for service users who are presenting with increased risk and require a more intensive level of support. This feature allows professionals to involve the wider MDT in assessing and formulating daily risk management plans.
The team is made up of nurses, occupational therapists, support workers, psychologist and psychiatrist. We work extensively and collaboratively with other agencies for the well being of our service users.
Experience of working within the community with this service group would be advantageous although not essential. Mon - Fri 9am-5pm.
Full UK driving licence and use of own car is essential. Mileage is available to claim through the e-expenses system.
The organisation has well established clinical and professional networks. You will have access to individual clinical supervision and caseload management as well as team peer supervision.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
There is access to a wide range of profession specific training and career progression opportunities available.
A key element of the role will be care coordination and leadership. Demonstrating skills, knowledge and experience to support colleagues with day- to day caseload management, duty worker role, clinical issues and supporting colleagues and teams in prioritisation with clinical acuity.
Undertake initial and risk assessments, formulate and review care plans of service users which promote engagement, stability recovery and risk management.
Manage a varied caseload and function as part of multidisciplinary team.
Work with service users with both short-term interventions and severe and enduring mental health needs to promote health and well being.
Document care delivery to a high standard in line with professional standards, local and national guidance.
Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well being of the service user and initiates action that may be required.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals from other services such as SPA.
Support student education when allocated to the team and to contribute to the preceptorship and education of newly qualified staff where appropriate.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Enhanced CMHT.
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Enhanced Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader.
Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.
Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains accurate mileage records.
Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).
Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
37.5 Hours Per Week
The Calder Valley Enhanced Team is a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) operating in Calderdale. As a community mental health practitioner you will be crucial to the MDT way of working and pivotal in delivering high quality, recovery focused care.
We are looking to recruit a skilled and experienced mental health practitioner who can work in a flexible and innovative way, providing assessments and interventions to address the needs of individuals accessing our service.
We have adopted the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care for service users who are presenting with increased risk and require a more intensive level of support. This feature allows professionals to involve the wider MDT in assessing and formulating daily risk management plans.
The team is made up of nurses, occupational therapists, support workers, psychologist and psychiatrist. We work extensively and collaboratively with other agencies for the well being of our service users.
Experience of working within the community with this service group would be advantageous although not essential. Mon - Fri 9am-5pm.
Full UK driving licence and use of own car is essential. Mileage is available to claim through the e-expenses system.
The organisation has well established clinical and professional networks. You will have access to individual clinical supervision and caseload management as well as team peer supervision.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
There is access to a wide range of profession specific training and career progression opportunities available.
A key element of the role will be care coordination and leadership. Demonstrating skills, knowledge and experience to support colleagues with day- to day caseload management, duty worker role, clinical issues and supporting colleagues and teams in prioritisation with clinical acuity.
Undertake initial and risk assessments, formulate and review care plans of service users which promote engagement, stability recovery and risk management.
Manage a varied caseload and function as part of multidisciplinary team.
Work with service users with both short-term interventions and severe and enduring mental health needs to promote health and well being.
Document care delivery to a high standard in line with professional standards, local and national guidance.
Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well being of the service user and initiates action that may be required.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals from other services such as SPA.
Support student education when allocated to the team and to contribute to the preceptorship and education of newly qualified staff where appropriate.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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