Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 clinician looking for a part time role? Then look no further! Come join our team in Basingstoke CMHT Meadows.

This role is to manage a caseload of patients through recovery to discharge, signposting back to the community.

Managing two clinics which are currently on a Tuesday and a Wednesday however this can be flexible.

Receiving referrals from our (multi-disciplinary team) MDT and Psychology.

Supporting patients during psychological therapies and after. Working with low-risk patients but monitoring and reviewing.

Working 9-5pm (Can be flexible hours). Regular supervision and opportunities off training and further education.

A chance to develop your skill set and share your knowledge and experience with the team.

Main duties of the job

Patients who do not need medication to be reviewed by a doctor -- dose is optimized unless the review is requested by NLC. Medics can set prescriptions plans and this will can be monitored in NLC.

*Patients who are stable but need ongoing monitoring i.e. for bipolar disorder.

*Patients who are recovering, no longer needing a Care Coordinator intensive support but not ready for transfer.

*Patients who are clinically ready with once a month or 12 weekly appointments and are on the transfer pathway back to primary care pathway.

*Patients who need monitoring whilst under the care of psychology or a support worker is delivering a care plan, or awaiting a psychology group or during a psychology group and the NLC will then transfer (to primary care) on completion of the therapy.

*Patients may be supported to complete my crisis plan this is part of recovery focused discharge planning. As well as using dialog + Care plans with the patient making it person centred care.

*Patients will be offered local signposting as part of the recovery process in finding local support groups and social groups as indicated.

Liaise with primary care colleagues PCN for step down care or transfer if appropriate.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Registered Nurse, Mental Health Practitioner or O.T.
• *Computer skills
• *Mentorship course
• *Clinical supervision training
• *Significant post qualifying experience

Experience

Essential

• *Experienced clinician Band 6
• *Highly developed communication skills
• *Ability to communicate effectively with people who have difficulty understanding
• *Good facilitation skills
• *Evidence of effective interpersonal skills (active listening, building empathy)
• *Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
• *Ability to motivate service users
• *Ability to work autonomously
• *Provide clinical supervision
• *Experience of mentorship in practice
• *Working knowledge of the application of the appropriate professional Code of Conduct
• *Management of aggression and manual handling training

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)

New Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7PJ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

348-MNH-5670