Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, will be part of the Multi-disciplinary Team and carry responsibility for assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload within hospital, primary care, schools and care facilities.

You will provide specialist interventions in individual, family and group settings, act as key worker, prepare assessments and discharge summaries, maintain records, support safeguarding and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload
• Liaise with other local agencies and referral management
• Provide specialist interventions in individual, family and group settings
• Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries
• Act as the key worker for an identified caseload
• Maintain accurate case records and data for audits and reporting
• Contribute to safeguarding and clinical supervision
• Lead or participate in specialist areas and service development

Job description

Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

The post holder will be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team and will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload. Where appropriate, they will be required to liaise with other local agencies. Referrals are accepted from a wide range of professionals and agencies. CLINICAL: Ensure that each referred patient and where necessary their family receives an individual specialist assessment, risk assessment and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or their family. Provide specialist interventions for referred people within a therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups. Also providing advice and support for other professionals as required. Act as the key worker for an identified caseload. Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance with local policies. Working in setting including hospital, primary care facilities, residential homes, schools and units/ colleges and people homes. Provide a range of services and approaches as part of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner role ie consultation, specialist advice, clinical supervision and support to those working with their case load i.e. those in primary care, support staff, residential staff, social workers, youth service, etc. Promote knowledge of mental health and the prevention of mental ill health with those service users and members of the general public, both formally and informally. Foster close working relationships with all appropriate agencies and networks in the field of Mental Health, locally, regionally and nationally. Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision sessions with an appropriate supervisor and give clinical supervision. Develop and/or take a lead in a specialist area, as agreed within the local team. Participate with the Referral Management Centre to assess referrals as they come into the service and liaise with referring agents. OTHER Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, legibly and contemporaneously and that all information acquired in the course of carrying out their duties is treated in the strictest confidence but is shared with all professional colleagues in line with information sharing policy/protocol Maintain and record accurate data and statistics and provide these as required to any appropriate officer of the Trust. Where appropriate, lead, participate or co-ordinate clinical audits with the department and assist with the evaluation of departmental activity. Maintain an up to date knowledge of all departmental, Service and Trust policies and procedures, applying them as required to PEOPLE MANAGEMENT To support students Encourage and maintain effective communication and working relationships across the EIP teams, other mental health teams/services and with external agencies. To work within a framework commensurate with their level of knowledge and competence and to act accordingly within their sphere of responsibility. To manage own activity and workload delegated, ensuring work carried out is handed over to the team. Responsible for seeking assistance as and when required. SAF EGWARDIN As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust