Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have an exciting opportunity to join our new and developing team. We have an opportunity for band 6 Mental Health & Autism Practitioner or a Band 5 with a view to gaining training, experience, and support over a set period and with the opportunity to move into a band 6 post on successful completion.

Do you have an interest in mental health and autism care in a physical health care setting?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

Do feel passionate and motivated to make a real difference in people's lives?

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our team work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. There is a great variety to the role which involves working with all specialities involved within the Trust.

You will be working at the interface between physical and mental health and will bring your knowledge and expertise to support the clinical teams in the Emergency Department and in-patient services across Sheffield Teaching Hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

To provide mental health support to patients in the Emergency Department and across other areas of Sheffield Teaching Hospital's ensuring their safety within clinical areas and/or during escort duties.

To ensure patients with a learning disability and/or autism receive equitable access to health care and achieve the best possible health outcomes.

To be responsible for the initial provision and/or the maintenance of high standards of care for patients in Sheffield Teaching Hospital's.

To provide professional leadership in relation to the day-to-day management of patients requiring Mental Health care and support.

To follow the patients' Mental Health Risk Management Plan as devised by Psychiatric Liaison staff, Lead Nurse - Mental Health or a Duty Psychiatrist.

Where appropriate, to formulate care plans in relation to the patient's mental health needs in conjunction with other mental health professionals and the patient but to adhere to plans put in place by the assessing Mental Health Team including Psychiatric Liaison services.

To use critical assessment skills to address new or ambiguous matters/circumstances and to seek support as required.

To fulfil the relatively autonomous role of Mental Health & Autism Practitioner in a physical health setting, working to established policies and procedures but willing and able to use professional decision-making skills and discretion as required.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Our patients and staff are not numbers they are individuals. Proud to make a Difference is not just our slogan but the way we do things. If you are looking for a role or career that excites you, stretches your potential and gives you job satisfaction, we would love to hear from you.

You will be part of an ambitious and friendly team within one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts which also has an impressive track record of leading clinical research and innovation.

As well as a great job, our location provides the perfect mix of vibrant city life but with the beautiful Peak District countryside also on the doorstep. Known as the outdoor city, it is a lovely place to make your home.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• (Band 5 & 6) NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse.
• (Band 6) Post graduate qualifications Mental Health or Autism, or equivalent in experience. (Band 6)
• (Band 5 & 6) Completed approved Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course or, willingness to undertake in post.

Desirable

• (Band 5) Post graduate qualifications Mental Health or Autism, or equivalent in experience. (Band 5)
• (Band 5 & 6) Registered General Adult Nurse on the NMC register.

Experience

Essential

• (Band 5 & 6) Experience in Acute Mental Health setting (student placements included)
• (Band 5 & 6) Substantial experience of working in an NHS setting. (Student placements included)
• (Band 6) Experience of delivering training or presenting in relevant area
• (Band 5 & 6) Experience working in a setting that supports Autistic people (voluntary/third sector organisations included)

Desirable

• (Band 5 & 6) Experience working in a General Hospital setting (student placements included)
• (Band 5 & 6) Experience in a Psychiatric liaison or Crisis resolution team role.
• (Band 5) Experience of delivering training or presenting in relevant area

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• (Band 5 & 6) Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• (Band 5 & 6) Must be an effective team player.
• (Band 5 & 6) Able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills in risk assessment.
• (Band 6) Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism.
• (Band 5 & 6) Excellent time management skills.
• Possess ability to work on own and as part of a team.
• (Band 5 & 6) Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in relation to the management of suicidal individuals.
• (Band 6) Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, able to problem solve and prioritise own and others work (Band 6)
• (Band 6) Demonstrate Leadership and Motivational Skills
• (Band 5 & 6) Knowledge and understanding of reasonable adjustments.

Desirable

• (Band 5 & 6) Knowledge of co-morbid physical illnesses in relation to Mental health, Learning Disability and Autistic patients.
• (Band 5) Demonstrate Leadership and Motivational Skills
• (Band 5) Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism
• (Band 5) Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, able to problem solve and prioritise own and others work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• (Band 5 & 6) Able to work effectively and flexibly as a member of a team.
• (Band 5 & 6) Able to use initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach.
• (Band 5 & 6) Must be able to reliable, calm and have an approachable manner.
• (Band 5 & 6) Proactive about own personal development in line with KSF Post requirements.
• (Band 5 & 6) Commitment to equality and diversity.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

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