We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join Newcastle Adult Community Mental Health Team (Lyme Brook Centre), on a full time basis, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The Team operates from its main base on the Bradwell Hospital Site (free parking) which serves an identified catchment area within Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding areas.

If you have good clinical skills and are motivated to further develop your knowledge and practice and want to work as part of a large MDT, this role is perfect for you.

Within the role there is opportunity to work autonomously as well as contributing to the team supported by the MDT.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold a caseload and undertake the role of key worker for adults with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, working as an autonomous and accountable practitioner within a multidisciplinary team.

Offer support to junior staff and students.

Carry out the role of duty professional following a period of shadowing.

Support the delivery of group interventions.

Undertake initial assessments for new referrals into the service and to provide support and cover to and support our established triage, assessment and duty team.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our Proud to be Green engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working alongside a well-established, experienced and extremely supportive team of people, including Psychiatrists, Community Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, Pharmacists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Social Workers, Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Students, Administration and Primary Care Colleagues.

You will be required to travel to service users homes and various Trust locations as required.

The Team promotes a positive work life balance and we are committed to the continual growth and development of our staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Team in a role that will positively influence the experience of Secondary Mental health Services, for our Service Users.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A qualified/registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - (minimum diploma level or equivalent qualification).

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working in a community mental health settings.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment.

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

The Lyme Brook Centre

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7TL

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