Job description

Job responsibilities

To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service

Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice

Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions

To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives

Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users

To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable

To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan

Communication

Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user

Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation

Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager

Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources

Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery

Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible

Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan

In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice

To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality

Human Resources / Supervision / Management

Know, maintain and constantly strive to improve all standards of care and procedures (written and implicit) within the team

Ensure that high standards of care are maintained by self and peers

To provide direction, guidance and support to junior staff

Participate in and provide clinical supervision

Take responsibility for creating an environment that respects and values equality, diversity and rights

Take responsibility for creating an environment that promotes health, safety and security for service users, carers and staff

Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice

Act in a manner which will promote a positive image of the service, the trust, with the public, service users and other staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register

Desirable

• Relevant post basic qualifications CBT/PSI. Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Experience

Essential

• Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation. Awareness of the Care Programme Approach. Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability. Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system. Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines. Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention. Clinical/Professional Supervision.

Desirable

• Implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff. Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery. Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR, 20. Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

wf1 3sp

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

· under the supervision/direction of registered health care professionals/associate practitioner, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, be aware of and able to address the basic, routine psychological and physical needs of a defined group of people.

· as part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.

· develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite, positive and empathetic approach, providing and receiving routine information appropriately.

· ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone, eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity and courtesy and in accordance with the Trust’s Values.

· follow and ensure care is provided in accordance with well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans.

· Undertake the physical aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc, (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.

· attend to the service user’s personal care needs as required.

· be required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan eg, following the observation policy, taking, recording of physical observations etc, and raising issues of concern appropriately.

· participate in a flexible rostering arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care, (as appropriate to the role).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years recognisable experience in a care environment In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs
• In working in a caring environment
• In dealing with the public
• In working effectively and flexibly independently or as part of a team

Desirable

• Able to evidence working in a caring environment or in a voluntary position

Qualifications

Essential

• Apprenticeship level 2 health & social care (work based qualification
• Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement

Desirable

• Experience of the speciality area
• Willingness to undertake further study/development to level 3

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cheswold Park Hospital

Cheswold Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post-holder will:

Provide assessment and treatment to children and young people with mental health needs;

Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation for other agencies/professionals;

Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

To provide routine and urgent assessment and interventions to young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological problems who are referred to specialist CAMHS, in keeping with evidence based practice with supervision from a senior clinician within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1

To support the ongoing process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.

2

To provide assessment, interventions, therapy to children, young people with the most severe, complex and persistent mental health problems, including those who are severely mentally ill or at suicidal risk and where appropriate, families as both an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings to address need. This will include working with the CAPA model.

3

To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.

4

To be committed to a quality approach for patient care.

5

The post-holder will demonstrate high levels of concentration and provide sustained effort in assessment of complex family issues.

6

To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.

7

To operate within the clinical and case management supervision framework.

8

To provide training, consultation and supervision to other service providers, partner agencies and junior members of staff as required regarding intensive interventions with children, young people and families.

9

To participate in the development, audit and review of this extension to existing service provision.

10

To undertake extended hours of work alongside fellow specialist CAMHS practitioners.

11

To work collaboratively with all services to provide coherent and co-ordinated mental health services for children and young people as well as other significant partners, ensuring timely transition and relevant consultation, training and support to universal services and targeted groups.

12

To use a range of Information Technology systems (including Rio) ensuring high quality data is collected appropriately, kept securely and confidentially

13

To participate in an agreed clinical audit programme for the service, and ensure lessons learnt from both audit and clinical incidents are reported.

14

To comply with both clinical and corporate governance frameworks.

15

To support the engagement of service stakeholders and users in the development and monitoring of service delivery and identify opportunities for service improvement and redesign.

16

To actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned.

17

To work in an innovative and child, young person and family centred way, in a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

18

Apply Trust policies and procedures in instances of aggression, acute distress and disturbed mental health presentations.

19

To maintain relevant professional registration

20

To identify and communicate any concerns through the relevant management processes.

21

To demonstrate continued practice development and engage in annual appraisal.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine.
• Dip SW or relevant mental health profession.
• Membership of professional body.

Desirable

• Post Registration qualification e.g. degree.
• Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling).
• A teaching and assessing qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting.
• Multidisciplinary team working.
• Inter-agency liaison and consultation.
• Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. NHS plan, Mental Health Legislation, Childrens act, Education Act, Working Together, Childrens NSF, Every Child Matters, etc.
• Clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
• Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice.
• Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.

Desirable

• Experience of community settings.
• Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
• Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.

Training

Desirable

• Training and experience relating to specialist CAMHS.
• Experience of delivering training to others.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage own caseload.
• Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
• IT skills.
• Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Commitment to multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
• Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive.
• Clarity of decision making.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
• Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
• Ability to cope calmly in a crisis.
• To demonstrate good self care and encourage the same in team members.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

HD1 3LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)