Clinical Practitioner - Band 5 to 6 Development Post Wakefield

Meeveem Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Band 5 qualified nurse to contribute to the multidisciplinary team by conducting mental health triage, comprehensive assessments and risk assessments under supervision.

The role involves safe custody of medicines, engagement with clinical governance, and developing knowledge of local primary and third sector services to support pathways for service users.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with ability to undertake mental health assessments and risk assessment within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and safeguarding principles.
• Experience in delivering care within a mental health setting and supporting MDTs.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and identify problems; devise care plans with patients and carers.
• Plan, implement and evaluate interventions to address identified needs and risks.
• Maintain safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines.
• Participate in team duty rotas and contribute to service development within governance frameworks.

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist

Job description

Job summary

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

As a band 5 qualified nurse you will be expected to contribute to the team by conducting mental health triage, comprehensive assessments and risk assessments under the supervision of band 6 practitioners which will inform the service users on going pathway into services appropriate to meet their needs.

You will be a contributing member of our Multidisciplinary team both clinically and developmentally.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.

Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

You will understand the role of Single Point of Access and how we operate within secondary mental health services. You will also develop a knowledge of local services available within primary care and the third sector and how this interface works.

You will develop experience of mental health triage and initial assessments both routine and urgent referrals and work collaboratively to a high standard within the multidisciplinary team.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
• To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).
• To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

Professional

• Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
• To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.
• To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota.
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification)

Education

• Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
• To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
• To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
• To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

For full band 5 and band 6 job descriptions, please see attached supporting documents.

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Person Specification

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).

Experience

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• BAND 6:
• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
• Experience of working holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing
• BAND 6:
• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
• BAND 6:
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Experience of carer services/ issues/
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
• BAND 6:
• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder

Qualifications

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
• BAND 6:
• RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
• Expected to work towards Practice Educator

Training

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
• BAND 6:
• Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Relevant Post basic qualification and training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• 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)
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Motivated and resourceful
• Professional attitude
• BAND 6:
• Time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness,
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• 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) Professional attitude
• Leadership skills

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

Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre
Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF12TJ
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Karen Brear
[e-mail]
01924316900

Supporting documents

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