BANK Staying Well Practitioner

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

NHS discount schemes

Wellbeing support

Supervision & training

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Crawley is seeking experienced Staying Well Practitioners to join our acute service. We welcome registered mental health professionals from all disciplines who can operate within a crisis care setting and support safe, person-centred care.

The role includes afternoon-evening shifts (14:00–01:00) with enhancements for evenings and weekends, and opportunities to work with a co-produced service in partnership with Waythrough.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, Social Work England or HCPC registration current.
• Degree or diploma level with masters level equivalent relevant to the care group.
• Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area.

Responsibilities

• Support Recovery Workers in delivering person-centred care in a safe, supportive environment.
• Assist in reducing emotional distress and promoting independence for adults.
• Act as Trusted Assessor to ensure smooth transition into crisis services.
• Signpost to A&E avoided where appropriate.

Skills

Mental health experience

Crisis assessment experience

Psycho-social interventions

Safety planning knowledge

Collaborative care

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Degree or diploma + masters level

Post-registration training

Job description

We're looking for BANK Staying Well Practitioners to join an exciting acute service in Crawley which is co‑produced with Waythrough, a VCSE partner in Sussex.

We are looking for experienced and registered mental health professionals from all disciplines, including Social Workers, Nurses and OT's. For these roles it is essential you are registered with NMC/HCPC/Social Work England & that you have experience of crisis assessment in any setting that provides a safety care plan

The service operates every day, the shifts 14:00 - 01:00hrs. We have shifts available and there are generous enhancements for evening and weekends.

Based on a 'crisis caf' model, the service provides an opportunity for anyone over 18 years experiencing a mental health crisis, including a self-defined crisis, to present to Staying Well as an alternative to A&E. They will find a warm, welcoming environment with a supportive and responsive team of mental health workers on site.

Main duties of the job

As a registered mental health professional, we ask you to support Recovery Workers in delivering person centred care in a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment, that is conducive to reducing emotional and psychological distress, promoting independence, and assist in the recovery for all adult mental health users of services in the community.

Sussex Partnership mental health professionals on site are Trusted Assessors and are able to ensure a smooth transition into crisis services should this be required without the need for further assessment, meaning signposting to A&E can be avoided.

What we are looking for:

The skills we are looking for from Practitioners in our Staying Well services would be:

• Experience of working in mental health services
• Knowledgeable of psycho-social factors which can precipitate crisis and impact on the safety and wellbeing of service users.
• Be experienced in offering psycho-social interventions to those with mental health difficulties.
• Knowledgeable of factors which can impact on safety for all staff working collaboratively to deliver person centred care in crisis.
• Have experience of crisis assessment in any setting that provides a safety care plan.

Career Progression:

We are committed to providing a working environment where you can progress your career. We will support you to develop your skillset in this challenging and rewarding work setting.

About us

Living and working in West Sussex: The Area

has some of the most beautiful and varied countryside in southern England and including many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but with great access to London, Gatwick and the coast.

Key Benefits:

Excellent NHS Pension, Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays or pro rata), Access to NHS discount schemes, support from our organisational wellbeing team, with supervision reflective practice, and opportunities for training and development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to becoming a diverse employer and inclusive workplace. If you have specific needs or a disability and require support throughout the application or recruitment process, we can help.

Mission and Values:

Our mission is to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities, working with system partners to improve the care they receive.

Job responsibilities

Working in Staying Well Services:

Staying Well promotes empowerment by giving people using the service opportunities to identify their own needs; support with the immediate crisis, and encouragement to make their own choices. It enables individuals to draw on their own strengths, develop coping strategies that build resilience to manage any future crises through the development of a wellness and recovery plan. Staying Well will adopt 'Upstream and Downstream' principles, providing preventative as well as responsive interventions.

However, we want to acknowledge that people often sell themselves short when looking at job requirements. So even if you don't meet every criteria, we would still love to talk to you as we may be able to offer you support or on the job training.

For more information on main dutiesof the role please look at the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Social Work England or HCPC registered professional with current registration appropriate to the job role.
• Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
• Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area

Knowledge/Experience

• Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
• Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
• Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
• Awareness of Trust policies and service specification

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.