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Mental Health Advisor

Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Location
Plymouth
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum
Closing date
1 Dec 2023
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Profession
Mental health
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Working within a small, friendly team of mental health professionals (Counselling and Mental Health Team) within the wider OHWB team based at UHP. The role will consist of hybrid working both in the OH Department and from home. Plenty of opportunity to work autonomously but with good support from colleagues, clinical supervision and regular team meetings.
  • Specialist Mental Health provision within an Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department
  • To support the Specialist Mental Health Advisor with the development and delivery of an Occupational Mental Health service, integral to the Counselling and Mental Health Team of the OHWB service
  • To provide Occupational Mental Health advice to employees and managers of UHPT and client organisations
  • To assist in the development of protocols for the OH Mental Health service
  • To participate in the provision and development of the OHWB service

  • ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

    Main duties of the job

    Work as an autonomous MH practitioner to manage own caseload

    Provision of an exemplar OH Service, ensuring UHP and external contractual agreements are met

    Engaged in provision of an Occupational Mental Health service

    Liaise with UHP managers and employees regarding MH issues

    Maintain effective enhanced and sensitive communication with clients, managers and other professionals

    Deliver highly specialist clinical OH advice to managers in respect of workplace and staff, emphasising mental health and stress management

    Work collaboratively with other clinical professionals within OHWB , via 2-way referral, provision of advice, management reports, case management/discussion

    Engage with key professionals in the community - ie, GP's, social services, consultant psychiatrists to access appropriate information and manage risk where appropriate

    Ensure highly comprehensive clinical records are kept for all employee contacts

    Participate in health and well-being activities

    Assist in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines for the OHWB department

    Contribute to specialist health promotion and well-being training initiatives

    Ensure own personal development and monthly attendance at clinical supervision to keep abreast of current developments within own sphere of specialty / responsibilities

    Represent UHP and OHWB in support of the Specialist MHA in external situations e.g. conferences, committees and specific educational initiatives

    About us

    We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Act as an autonomous mental health practitioner to manage own caseload
  • Assist in the provision of an exemplar OH Service, ensuring UHPT and external contractual agreements are met
  • Participate in the provision of an Occupational Mental Health service
  • Through high visibility, maintain liaison with UHP managers and employees regarding mental health issues
  • Maintain effective enhanced and sensitive communication with clients, managers and other professionals this is likely to require management of complex relationships and advanced communication skills
  • Deliver highly specialist clinical OH advice to managers in respect of workplace and staff, with a particular emphasis on mental health and stress management within the organisation this will require individualised assessment and plan of intervention based on the needs of the member of staff and the resources available in the workplace
  • Engage and work collaboratively with other clinical professionals within the OH& WB department, via 2-way referral, provision of advice, management reports, and case management/discussion as appropriate
  • Engage with key professionals within the community including but not exclusively, GPs, social services, consultant psychiatrists to access appropriate information and manage risk where appropriate
  • Ensure highly comprehensive clinical records are kept for all employee contacts, in line with current documentary practice ie. electronic format (e-OPAS) as appropriate
  • Participate in health and well-being activities
  • Participate in operational and strategic changes and improvements to services within sphere of responsibilities
  • Assist in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines for the OH& WB department


  • Person Specification

    Knowledge and Experience

    Essential

    • oDemonstrable post registration experience in a similar role,
    • oDemonstrable experience of clinical assessment and formulation


    Desirable

    • oDemonstrable experience of Occupational Health within large clinical setting


    Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential

    • oAbility to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
    • oAbility to work autonomously and well within a busy environment


    Desirable

    • oAbility to prepare and present at in-house teaching opportunities


    Qualifications

    Essential

    • oCurrent Registration with NMC as Mental Health Nurse
    • oProven evidence of recent CPD


    Desirable

    • oInterest/ demonstrable experience in psychotherapeutic approach/intervention


    Employer details

    Employer name

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    Address

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    Derriford Road, Crownhill

    Plymouth

    PL6 8DH

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    216-LA-A5505080

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