Overview
You will be working at the interface between physical and psychological health and bring your knowledge and expertise to your general hospital colleagues. You will undertake specialist and timely mental health assessments and treatment for patients attending the General Hospital. We support patients with a wide range of problems, including self-harm, adjustment to illness and physical and psychological co-morbidities. As our Coastal Urgent Care Pathway moves towards CORE 24 standards, the post-holder will work flexible hours to support delivery of 24/7 services. This role will support the work of and across Urgent Care Teams (Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team and The Haven) and as such the post holder will be expected to work across these teams as required. Our three services are integral to our Urgent Care Pathway and ensure people presenting to acute mental health services receive a compassionate, person-centred assessment and timely care plan whether this occurs in an acute setting such as The Haven; the General Hospital or in their home.
We support patients with a wide range of problems, including self-harm and adjustment to illness, and we provide assessments and support to anyone over the age of 18 following recent integration with the Older Persons Liaison Team.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
You will need excellent communication skills and be able to foster excellent relationships with patients, carers, general hospital colleagues and other parts of the health and social care system. This is a challenging but rewarding role, offering an exciting opportunity to nurses, occupational therapists or social workers who have strong assessment and therapeutic skills. You will need the ability to work autonomously whilst still contributing to the team as a whole. If you enjoy the challenge and stimulus of working under pressure and are able to remain calm in quickly changing circumstances, you will be well suited to this role.
Responsibilities
* Undertake specialist and timely mental health assessments and treatment for patients attending the General Hospital.
* Provide support to patients with a wide range of problems, including self-harm, adjustment to illness and co-morbid physical and psychological conditions.
* Collaborate with Urgent Care Teams (Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team and The Haven) and work across these teams as required.
* Contribute to a compassionate, person-centred assessment and timely care plan in acute settings, the General Hospital, or in patients’ homes.
* Deliver informal teaching sessions and share knowledge with general hospital colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Occupational Therapist
* Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007)
* Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
* Child and Adult safeguarding procedures
* Evidence of organising and prioritising workload
* Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence-based knowledge
* Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group, Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
* Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development, You must have appropriate UK professional registration
Values and Benefits
We look for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high-quality care to patients, carers, families and local communities. We offer opportunities for lifelong learning, career development and the chance to contribute new ideas for improving practice. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and safeguarding, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted. The Trust may close vacancies early if there are excessive applicants. Salary is normally offered at the bottom of the relevant range, with consideration for previous NHS experience.
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