Overview
We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day. At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work‑life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA and evidence‑based, client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the dementia and older adults mental health service.
* Hold a caseload as lead practitioner and attend relevant MDT meetings.
* Regularly support duty responsibilities.
* Assist with specialist assessment and intervention as part of a multidisciplinary approach, with specific responsibilities regarding the care pathway.
* Assist with risk screening and assessment as well as risk‑management planning.
* Facilitate evidence‑based assessments and individual and group interventions.
* Contribute to and facilitate the maintenance and development of the service.
* Supervise students on practice placement and junior staff as appropriate.
* Travel across the geographical area (Adur, Arun & Worthing) and to remote areas as required.
* Actively engage those requiring increased support to keep them within their homes and maintain independence and wellbeing.
* Communicate cohesively with other services within the Trust and partner agencies.
Qualifications
* Post‑qualifying experience in the relevant care group.
* Experience working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group.
* Experience providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems.
* Experience working consultatively with professionals.
* Experience conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments.
* Experience of partnership working within and across statutory and non‑statutory teams and agencies.
* Experience working within the CPA process.
* Understanding of clinical governance.
* Previous experience of working in the community as a Registered Associate Nurse with current registration appropriate to the job role.
* Completion of a mentorship course or equivalent (ENB).
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Other post‑basic professional qualifications relevant to the role in the specific care group.
* Demonstrated experience working with people with mental health problems.
* Knowledge and experience of child and adult safeguarding procedures.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Enability to enhance care through evidence‑based knowledge.
Legal and Safety Requirements
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. You must also demonstrate current registration with a UK professional body.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Excellent starting salary.
* NHS pension contributions.
* 27 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
* Flexible working patterns.
* Childcare vouchers.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* NHS discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
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