Clinical Nurse/OT/Social Worker Lead post for Mental Health Integrated NetworkTeam (MINT)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced senior mental health practitioner to work closely with the Team Manager and other senior clinicians within H& F Central MINT services in Hammersmith & Fulham. This post is open to nurses, social workers and occupational therapists and is a management post within the team.

Remodelled community teams have been established over the past year following a successful bid for additional resources. In line with the population health model the team now deliver mental health interventions in partnership with primary care colleagues as well as continuing to provide care for those with more complex needs.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Practitioners play critical roles in providing nursing leadership and MDT accountability within the Multi-disciplinary MINT teams. The teams offer enhanced access and provision to psychological therapies, improved physical health care, employment support, personalised and trauma-informed care, medicines management and support for self-harm and coexisting substance use. In addition, the teams will work proactively to address social and racial disparities, using a bio-psycho-social approach, which includes dedicated LINK workers and Peer support.

Key to the success of the teams is the engagement and liaison with the local Primary Care Networks as well as the Local communities in supporting the delivery of this vision. This work is ongoing and is critical in using all available resources effectively and in a joined up manner.

We are seeking to recruit high caliber professionally qualified nurse practitioner with excellent communication skills a clear commitment to delivering patient-centered quality care and a commitment to developing and supporting the workforce.

We believe that this is an exciting opportunity to influence and support the delivery of responsive holistic and joined up care in partnership with communities, third sector agencies and GPs.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse/OT/Social Worker (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
• Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators

Desirable

• Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs

Desirable

• Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
• Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
• Lived experience of mental health issues

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
• To understand performance reports and how they relate to team

Desirable

• To have a good knowledge of service objectives

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
• Able to establish links with other services and professionals
• Able to effectively manage risk

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H& F MINT South

H and F Claybrook Road

London

W6 8LN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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