Job Summary
The Care Home Liaison Team is a borough wide multi-professional team, including psychiatry, mental health nurses, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and support staff. The team provides assessment and interventions to support those with a mental health problem (including dementia) living in care homes. You will work as a member of the multi-professional team providing high quality healthcare support, assisting in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as designated by the multi-professional team. You will provide this care under the direction of the qualified team members, across Care Homes in Rotherham.
You will be required to work on your own for periods of time without direct supervision.
You will be required to travel independently to a variety of localities across Rotherham, therefore access to transport is essential.
All care and activity will be undertaken in accordance with the Trust's objectives and values.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for an allocated number of individual service users, assisting and contributing to the planning, implementation and review of care plans. You will provide this care under the direction of Lead professionals, across Care Homes in Rotherham.
To be an integral part of the Distressed Behaviour Pathway, gathering information and feeding back to lead professionals in a timely manner.
When appropriately trained, complete a range of physical health checks as requested by Lead Professionals including physical observations, blood tests and ECG's.
To be able to participate along with service users in a range of meaningful therapeutic activities following clinical specialist assessment such as supportive advice, education and support health promotion.
To support service users to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan.
To be able to engage effectively with service users and their carers, demonstrating relationship building.
To communicate with external agencies on clinical matters as appropriate within the general scope of the post. Attend/participate in meetings/case conferences as required in relation to allocated service users.
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
1. NVQ III or equivalent
2. Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia
3. Problem solving skills
4. Understanding of the assessment and management of risk within the client group
5. Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Desirable
1. Experience of working in Mental Health Services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Ferham Clinic
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
S61 1AJ
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/
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