AMHP professional lead/Man

NHS; Willerby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Due to the successful promotion of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to professionally lead and manage the Hull AMHP service.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) who will lead our AMHP service which is provided by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust as part of our partnership arrangements with Hull City Council. The post holder will have professional and managerial responsibility for ensuring we deliver a quality service to our population working in partnership with a range of stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the relevant legislation are safely and appropriately implemented with a focus on prevention and strengths-based practice.

The service covers the geographical area of Hull and is accountable to Hull City Council in line with other duties delegated to the Trust by the Council.

Main duties of the job

To provide assurance to the Director of Adult Services and oversight of the statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act for the delivery of the statutory AMHP function on behalf of Hull City Council.

To support the DASS and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust in relation to AMHP provision in managing and maintenance of sufficient, appropriately trained and competent AMHPs to ensure statutory duties are appropriately discharged.

To be responsible for implementation and adherence to the AMHP standards and relevant guidance across Hull City Council and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust such as the Code of Practice (MHA) and relevant legislation.

To support the provision of social supervision for conditionally discharged people.

To ensure the social care agenda is fully integrated into the delivery of the AMHP service in Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

To proactively develop and influence the recovery, enablement, and preventative agenda in Mental Health, developing a service that maximises the independence of people accessing the provision.

Responsible for the development and delivery of high standard AMHP practice and provision by providing strong, effective leadership supervision and management to the AMHP services.

To support AMHPs to maintain AMHP approval and work with Hull City Council to ensure there is oversight and assurance in line with the AMHP Regulations and Key Competencies.

About us

We are an award-winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work-life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where, and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide day-to-day management and leadership of the AMHP service which is currently provided through a hub and spoke model.

This will include all aspects of service delivery including, undertaking MHA considerations where appropriate, rota management, supervision, and providing professional advice and consultation.

The post holder will also provide professional leadership and development of the AMHP service to ensure we continue to develop the service and adhere to changes in the mental health legislation and the national AMHP standards.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high degree of professional knowledge and experience, be self-motivated and able to work under pressure within a fast-paced environment. The role requires the ability to work flexibly and effectively in partnership with internal and external partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Registered Social Worker
• Be a member of a recognised professional body and hold a current professional registration
• Educated to Masters Level or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experience
• Advanced management/leadership training/qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Detailed application of knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant policy legislation, drivers and their application to practice.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation and making safeguarding personal.
• Knowledge and experience of applying and understanding of mental health legislation in relation to mental health assessments and the Local Authorities' statutory responsibilities in relation to mental health.
• Knowledge and experience of care programme approach, adult social care assessments and person-centred planning.
• Up to date knowledge on case law in relation to AMHP practice.
• Good evidence of IT skills.
• Understanding of management/leadership and organisational development.

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

• Able to support the team's relationships with key partners and advocating on behalf of people and carers to ensure AMHPs can effectively carry out their work.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and embrace change.
• Ability to manage own time and priorities.
• Ability to work within an open just culture.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.

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.