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You are making a great difference where you are but do you want to make an even bigger difference to our service users and their support networks in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin? Be the difference, you want to make

Shropshire possesses one of the richest and most varied landscapes of any of the English counties. Encompassing lakes and rolling pasturelands to densely wooded scarps, medieval city centres and scenic villages. Telford is a small town rich in its own history and traditions. From its roots in the industrial revolution to the renovated town centre, Telford continues to offer new opportunities for all.

As part of an expanding workforce working with rough sleepers an exciting opportunity has arisen to support people with their mental health who are rough sleeping, in temporary accommodation or at risk of losing their accommodation.

The rough sleeping team continues to grow and develop, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team which you can have input on the development, expansion and service delivery. Working and supporting some of the most vulnerable to ensure that everyone in society has the access to the services they require. The role itself is challenging and changeable but ultimately very rewarding.

The team delivers services to the population of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The base for the post is flexible and can be negotiated with the service manager. A level of flexible and remote working is supported.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide expert clinical knowledge and interventions, advice, support and to the rough sleeper task force. To undertake rapid assessment and support to adults 18+ who are homeless or rough sleeping. To provide specialist mental health assessment and support to adults who are housed and supported by the local authority but whose tenancy is in jeopardy due to a decline in their mental health. To participate in the rough sleeper task force/mental health alliance/RESET multi-agency meetings, to participate in multidisciplinary, multi-agency meetings including but not limited to the HISU and Blue light project. To take a lead role to support the development of Rough Sleepers task force within Shropshire Local Authority. The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership to deliver evidence based care and interventions and providing clinical leadership within the pathway team.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to �2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to �250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level professional nursing/AHP/Social Work/Therapy qualification in mental health, Social Work Nursing or AHP or equivalent with demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional development
• Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma level or Masters Level in Mental Health or training to Masters level
• Professional Registration with HCPC, NMC or equivalent
• Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Recognised appropriate qualification in mentoring/assessing/ supporting students in placement
• Professional specific additional qualification eg non medical prescriber, sensory integration therapy trained, Approved mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)
• Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting.
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
• Experience of leading/contributing to CPA/SAP process
• Experience of presenting at local/national level

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Telford and Wrekin Hall Court/Darby House/the Ark Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, Telford

TF3 4NF

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