Job Overview
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Come and join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Professional Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health Central Access Point (MHCAP).
Mental Health Central Access Point (MHCAP) is a 24 hour telephone service based at Anstey Frith House, County Hall in Glenfield, Leicester. This is a platform for callers who have used the NHS 111 option and selected option 2 for Mental Health Support. The key skills for this role include excellent ongoing assessment, problem solving and risk assessment, with the ability to work autonomously and within a team. We are looking for people who are empathetic, patient, understanding and have excellent listening skills.
You will receive support for your emotional wellbeing and ongoing continuing professional development. Regular one-to-ones provide a space to be transparent, open and honest about matters affecting you and your work.
As part of the team, you will work collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, OTs and others. The collective support and knowledge base enable you to perform at your best. We offer a robust induction period, regular supervision and opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that aligns with your strengths and long-term goals.
We Also Offer
* A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days
* Free onsite parking
* Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages to support work-life balance
* Health and Wellbeing Support
* Various Staff Support Networks
For an informal chat, please contact Irine Ruzivo on 07770 703308 or email irine.ruzivo1@nhs.net
Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)
The role of a Band 6 Mental Health Central Access Point is to coordinate and provide specialist telephone assessments, interventions and expertise to service users in crisis 24/7, 52 weeks per year, over the phone in the community team. The successful candidate will collect, collate and accurately report patient information, maintaining complete nursing records in line with NMC/HCPC and Trust standards, involving clients/service users and carers/relatives in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
The role includes coordinating shift working in partnership with Turning Point recovery workers, providing support and expertise, and working as a multi-disciplinary team member with other professionals/agencies to ensure needs are met in a safe and effective manner. The role is dynamic and requires specialist risk assessment; the MHCAP team provides extensive experience across the acute sector. You will have opportunities to develop skills while working with the urgent care pathway, primary care and secondary care. There are opportunities to mentor students (Band 3 supervision) and participate in leadership training to support your development.
We may close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to community-based services, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, especially underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other information can be found in the Information for Applicants and supporting documents. We will consider requests for flexible working patterns. New staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period. All jobs require permission to work in the UK. DBS disclosure costs will be met by the individual and deducted from salary after starting. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
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