The Early Intervention in Psychosis Team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated professional and permanent Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner.

You will need to provide high quality care and treatment in conjunction with other professionals and work in partnership with other agencies to provide seamless, flexible services which meet service user and carer need.

The post holder will be responsible, together with the wider team, for providing care, interventions, and health promotion for people on the Early Intervention in Psychosis and At-Risk Mental State care pathways. They will also undertake a supervisory role in respect to multi-disciplinary junior team members and work alongside the Team Leader on clinical issues such as therapeutic approaches and care co-ordination.

The post holder will also be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner, as well as taking all opportunities to become actively involved in training and teaching programmes, both within the Trust and the wider community

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible, together with the wider team, for providing care, interventions, and health promotion for people on the Early Intervention in Psychosis and At-Risk Mental State care pathways.

The post holder will also undertake a supervisory role in respect to multi-disciplinary junior team members and work alongside the Team Leader on clinical issues such as therapeutic approaches and care co-ordination.

The post holder will also be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner, as well as taking all opportunities to become actively involved in training and teaching programmes, both within the Trust and the wider community.

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 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.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

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

• RN [MH] with live NMC registration or OT or Social worker with current professional registration.
• Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
• Current, clean driving licence
• Access to own transport for work purposes
• Training in the management of violence and aggression/breakaway

Desirable

• Post registration training in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Nurse Mentorship
• Qualification or relevant professional equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of on-going development, leadership experience and post registration training.
• Demonstrable Care Co-Ordinator Competencies.
• Experience in the assessment and management of people with serious and enduring mental health problems
• Able to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
• Able to manage and prioritise effectively own time and clinical caseload.
• Able to exercise management and leadership decision making

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking audit work
• Innovative, creative and a willingness to try new ideas

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
• Ability to demonstrate a creative and flexible approach in order to deliver a high standard of care
• Ability to lead, manage and support staff.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Able to work effectively in crisis situations in order to maintain the safety of both staff and clients
• Ability to effectively manage psychiatric emergencies
• Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

44-46 Orchard Street

44-46 Orchard Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1JZ

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