Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Pathway Coordinator to work closely with the Service Manager, Team Manager and other Senior Clinicians within H&F Central, North & South MINT services in Hammersmith & Fulham. This post is open to all Health Care Professionals, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and is a management post within the team.
Remodelled community teams have been established over the past few years following a successful bid for additional resources. In line with the population health model the team now deliver mental health interventions in partnership with Children and Adolescent Mental Health, primary care and other voluntary sector colleagues as well as continuing to provide care for those with more complex needs focusing on care pathways or transitions of young people aged 16-25 years in adult services.
Background;
The Long-Term Plan, together with NHSE’s Community Mental Health Framework, provides a historic opportunity to address gaps in the provision of Mental Health care within communities. Community teams have moved away from siloed, hard-to-reach services towards joined-up care and whole population management approaches, establishing a revitalised purpose.
One of the LTP’s key objectives is to develop “new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care [which] will support adults and older adults with severe mental illnesses”.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and monitor the performance and care delivery of the Link Worker and/or other professional staff in theMINT team, ensuring local professional leadership of the young adult carepathway. They will participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice for complex 16 – 25uears olds who may be finding it challenging to engage. Additionally, they will liaise with other partners, stakeholders, organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group. They would need to understand psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning and be knowledgeable in how to access local community resources.
The post holder will also be responsible for the discussions and assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a small and defined caseload; and maintaining associated records.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team managers and clinical staffs in providing effective care planning, leadership within a clinical team providing a high-quality service within the resources available within a defined geographical area whilst integrating a wide range of community activities.
Working for our organisation
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
1. Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience. - A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision
2. Qualification or equivalent experience in pathway coordination and willingness to train or accreditation
3. Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Desirable criteria
4. A professional qualification in a core profession and registration with the associated professional body e.g. RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist - Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses relevant to the CAMHS
5. - Specialist Qualification in CBT, Family Therapy or other appropriate therapy
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Demonstrable experience of working with adults with mental health problems in a variety of community settings
7. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
8. Experience of inter-agency working
9. Experience of working with diverse communities
10. Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
11. Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health needs, working with people with personality disorder, co-morbidities and complex emotional needs
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of the use of a variety of therapeutic tools
13. Experience of working with clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
14. Lived experience of mental health problems and involvement in coproduction.
15. Experience of delivery therapy and treatment modalities and/or formally trained
Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of leadership skills, experience of supervising staff and students. Ability to apply research to practice
17. High level of problem solving and planning skills and relationship management
18. A successful track record in making improvements in service delivery or operational effectiveness
19. Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy
20. Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and related knowledge for research and audit.
21. Ability to reflect on personal experience. Demonstrates capacity and willingness to use clinical supervision.
22. Good knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to relevant fields.
23. Computer skills: advanced keyboard skills and ability to use software programmes including word processing and email.
24. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
25. Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
26. Ability to consider differences and equalities both in therapy and professional relationships. This includes age, disability, culture and race, sexual orientation and religion/belief systems.
27. An open and facilitative style of leadership which can be adapted when necessary to ensure delivery of objectives.
28. An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non-clinical risks.
29. Ability to present information clearly.
Desirable criteria
30. Skills to make significant clinical decisions based on this knowledge.
Skills
Essential criteria
31. Good performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account.
32. Ability to analyse and interpret performance and financial information, excellent numerical and presentational skills.
Others
Essential criteria
33. Mobility to travel across sites
34. Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust
35. Can use constructive criticism and openly seeks to review and reflect on own style and presentation.
36. Resilient and self-motivated with drive and vision that is able to work on own initiative and manage a range of priorities across competing agendas.
37. Commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity.
38. Empathy towards the needs of people using mental health and related services, and a vision of how services can make step changes for improvement.
39. Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role
40. Ability to work with trauma and contain emotional impact through clinical supervision and team support systems.
41. Ability to sustain concentration for sustained periods and where there are several simultaneous demands requiring in-depth mental attention combined with
42. Capacity to monitor and assess own emotional psychological and physical conditions in order to increase clinical efficiency and reduce clinical and personal risk
43. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
44. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
Desirable criteria
45. Skills to make significant clinical decisions based on this knowledge.