Associate Practitioner

Sabp; Bishop's Sutton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey and North East Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join the Home Treatment Team Northwest. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering health and social care with a focus on crisis intervention, while managing an allocated caseload under supervision.

The role supports physical health assessments and healthy lifestyles in the community, with autonomy under the guidance of qualified clinicians to ensure

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work.
• 2+ years experience delivering care in a mental health setting or 5 years in a care role.
• Driving in the United Kingdom with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organise and deliver care as agreed with supervising clinician.
• Undertake and record physical health checks during clozapine titration.
• Support carers and identify those in need of involvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical records within the electronic system and support data entry.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Foundation Degree in Mental Health

Level 3 Health-related qualification

Job description

Assess, plan, organise and deliver care as agreed with supervising clinician, in line with clinical governance Undertake and record Physical Health checks particularly during clozapine titration and support the physical well-being of people under our care Lead on the support for carers in the team ensuring that all carers are identified and supported whilst under the care of the crisis and home treatment To hold an identified caseload, under supervision To work autonomously, with the ability to reflect upon clinical with the supervising clinician/s Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Document and maintain accurate clinical records within the trust's electronic records system. To support the qualified clinicians in completing key aspects of data entry on Systemone. To provide effective evidence based care for people who use services and their families and carers under the supervision of qualified clinicians. To identify and report any concerns in regards to the potential abuse/neglect of people and carers in line with the Domestic Abuse, Surrey Safeguarding Adults and Children Processes. To participate in team audits and teaching sessions in the team as required To undertake any other duties at the request of the supervisor which are commensurate with the role.

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job. Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this job role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Previous applicants to the post need not apply.

Are you passionate about improving the mental health care of Home Treatment Team Northwest? To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering health and social care, focusing on the crisis intervention of people experiencing mental health problems. Working autonomously with an allocated caseload, under supervision of a qualified clinician. We are looking to appoint a team-player who is motivated and enthusiastic, committed to the delivery of the highest quality and excellence in mental health care. Promoting good physical health is a key area in mental health, and our Assistant Practitioners play in a vital role in supporting the team, including the facilitation of physical health assessments and healthy lifestyles work in the community setting.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Previous applicants to the post need not apply.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a role delivering care in a mental health setting, Foundation Degree in Mental Health or related subjectOR Level 3 Qualification Health related area and 2 years' experience in a care role OR 5 years' experience in a role delivering care in a mental health setting
• Driving license suitable for use in the United Kingdom, access to a vehicle will also be required.
• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a role delivering care in a mental health setting, Foundation Degree in Mental Health or related subjectOR Level 3 Qualification Health related area and 2 years' experience in a care role OR 5 years' experience in a role delivering care in a mental health setting
• Driving license suitable for use in the United Kingdom, access to a vehicle will also be required. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.