37.5 Hours Per Week

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 post within the Single Point of Access (Barnsley). The service operates Mon-Fri 08:00-18:30 and weekends 8am-16:00hrs with flexible working patterns available.

You will be working in a supportive environment alongside experienced staff with access to regular supervision and training.

The team offer initial assessment for service users referred to secondary care mental health teams. We have very good established working relationship with other parts of the service and third sector organisations.

We are based at Lundwood health centre and cover several clinics out at GP practices across the borough in addition to home visits.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

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Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out initial assessments in a variety of settings for service users referred into secondary care mental health services. The team accept referrals from local GP practices, other health care professionals and partnering agencies.

The post requires excellent risk assessment skills and confidence in decision making around complex mental health conditions.

You will be working in a supportive multi-disciplinary team however you must be able to undertake lone working in community settings. You will also be expected to liaise with other parts of statutory services and third sector organisations.

The applicant will undertake the role of duty worker in addition to assessments and triage. This will involve accepting referrals, providing advice and signposting to service users and their families.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).

To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

Professional

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.

To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota.

Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification)

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents

Person Specification

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Motivated and resourceful
• Professional attitude

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings

Desirable

• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
• Experience of working
• holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Relevant Post basic qualification and training

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Lundwood Health Centre

Littleworth Lane

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5RG

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