Mental Health Practitioner

Pennine Care; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Continued Professional Development

Health and wellbeing services

Staff discounts

Zusammenfassung

PennineCare is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Young Onset and Rarer Dementia team in Stockport. The role involves community-based assessment and care planning for clients under 65 and their carers, with a strong emphasis on risk and cognitive functioning.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide input on care packages, and uphold professional standards and safeguarding policies.

Qualifikationen

• RMN or appropriate registered AHP
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Trained to degree level
• Demonstrable experience in mental health
• An accredited mentor for nursing students

Aufgaben

• Carry out thorough mental health assessments including risk and cognitive functioning
• Make clinical decisions for individual patients in community settings
• Assess and manage co-morbidity of physical and mental health and medication effects
• Provide advice on activities of daily living for service users and carers
• Communicate clearly with service users and carers about risk and care plans
• Plan and implement client-centered interventions with MDT input
• Act as care coordinator or care manager as required
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and mandatory training
• Maintain confidentiality and high professional standards
• Contribute to audits, data collection and research opportunities

Kenntnisse

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Ausbildung

RMN or appropriate registered AHP

Post graduate diploma level training

CPD evidence

Degree level training

Mentor for nursing students

Jobbeschreibung

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If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our PennineCarePeople

As part of the wider Older Peoples Mental Health Services an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Young Onset and Rarer Dementia team.

This award winning team is based at The Meadows within the borough of Stockport and provides support for clients (under 65) and their carers.

The team are responsible for providing interventions to people with a diagnosis of a young onset dementia, or a rarer type of dementia, in a community setting involving particularly challenging and complex cases.

Main duties of the job

To carry out a thorough assessment of the service users’ current mental health needs, including risk assessment, psychological needs and cognitive functioning.

To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting.

To be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.

Provide advice on issues related to activities of daily living, working with service users / carers / relatives with regards to all aspects of the care package.

Communicate clearly with service users who may lack insight into their condition and the risk issues involved.

To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting.

To be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Work

To work in the community and liaise with in-patient areas assessing and prioritising clients appropriately To manage a caseload of clients with complex and challenging mental health needs

To assess clients in the most appropriate location often in their own home working in accordance with the Lone Working Policy To plan and implement client centred interventions using selected and graded activity to meet the needs of the individual ensuring issues of behavioural disturbance, aggression, wandering, mood disorder, psychosis and de-motivation are considered Contribute to making decisions regarding client care in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team. Undertake the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specific packages of care (in conjunction with other team members). Maintain standards with regards to the quality of interventions provided. Work within the framework of the Care Programme approach act as care coordinator / care manager, as required. Work within the framework of the All Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and be willing to undertake relevant training. Provide advice on issues related to activities of daily living, working with service users / carers / relatives with regards to all aspects of the care package Communicate clearly with service users who may lack insight into their condition and the risk issues involved.To carry out a thorough assessment of the service users’ current mental health needs, including risk assessment, psychological needs and cognitive functioning To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting To be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.Maintain confidentiality and a high professional standard at all times. Research and Audit To ensure that Paris records are efficiently maintained To contribute to audits as required To provide relevant data as required in line with performance monitoring targets To participate in research and development opportunities as directed by team or service manager Education and Training To contribute to the on-going training and development of non- mental health trained staff with regard to mental health issues. To have effective presentation skills in order to positively promote the Young and Rarer Dementia Team. To provide mentorship, education and training to learners from a range of professional backgrounds. To attend mandatory and other training as identified as relevant to the post and necessary to ensure safe effective practice Service Development To participate in monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of service delivery and contribute to developments relevant to mental health services. Management To provide engage in peer supervision, advice and support to team members across the divisional team. To deal appropriately with clinical incidents, complaints etc. from patients, relatives and members of the public, via line manager, in accordance with Trust policy This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• RMN or appropriate registered AHP
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Trained to degree level
• Demonstrable experience in mental health
• An accredited mentor for nursing students

Experience

• Experience of working within Old Age Psychiatry and with people with dementia.
• Experience of acting as care co-ordinator under the Care Programme Approach
• Monitoring effects and side effects of service user medication
• Assessing service users capacity to manage own medication
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of community based mental health services
• Experience in young onset or rarer dementias
• Experience of working with carers in a collaborative way
• Experience of working with voluntary sector
• Experience of providing supervision

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the Get ahead on Flex pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace. To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.