Location: Aylesbury
Overview
We are seeking to appoint to the role of a Assistant Team Manager (AMHP Senior Practitioner) to help manage the establishment of our centralised AMHP service based at the Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury.
We provide a 24/7 AMHP service dedicated to assessing people under the Mental Health Act in a person centred and strength based manner.
You will be part of a small management team comprised of a Team Manager and 2 Assistant Team Managers; one of whom works exclusively out of hours.
You will need to be an accredited AMHP with at least 18 months practice experience as an AMHP. You will support the ongoing daytime AMHP duty service triaging and coordinating new referrals ensuring referrals are followed up in a timely manner. You will also contribute to the risk management and prioritisation processes, maintaining service continuity from in hours to out of hours.
You will be expected to undertake all aspects of AMHP practice in daytime hours, supporting the manager in maintaining positive working relationships with the services key stakeholders (particularly in respect of the section 75 arrangement). You will contribute to the maintenance of AMHP practice reviewing assessment reports, ensuring there is legal compliance in our service.
You will also contribute to the ongoing professional development of individual AMHPs and support training and supervision activities.
Salary
In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £525 per annum. You will also be entitled to a £2,500 (per annum) AMHP allowance.
Location
Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1EG
About the role
The core purpose of the post is to support the AMHP Manager to deliver a quality 24/7 service by providing support and supervision to the daytime AMHP group.
This post is integral to maintaining effective links with key services and teams including inpatient services, community teams, and police and ambulance services.
Responsibilities
* To convene and undertake MHA assessments on the in hours AMHP rota.
* To undertake the statutory roles of an AMHP as laid out in the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) and Code of Practice.
* Provide support and professional/reflective/management supervision to the AMHP group particularly focusing on in hours AMHPs.
* Support the AMHPs with their own professional development.
* Promote and engage in cross/multi agency working, ensuring strong working relationships are in place with partner agencies.
* Deputise for the AMHP Manager in his absence.
* Support the development of individuals both within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Buckinghamshire Council with the process of AMHP training and eventual approval as an AMHP to the service.
* Provide guidance and management oversight for complex, high-risk cases, co-working with the duty AMHP when required.
* Undertaking AMHP tasks outside the normal duty day; these will include Guardianship applications, liaison with the Councils legal department in compiling reports for the displacement or identification of Nearest Relatives and attending CTO review & planning meetings.
* Promote the AMHP competences effectively across the AMHP service including identifying, challenging and redressing discrimination and inequality in all its forms.
* Support and develop the involvement of individuals with lived experience and their carers, promoting participation and inclusivity.
Fixed Worker Details
As a fixed worker, youll spend most of your working time in the same office location (Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury). Core daytime hours are from 0800 to 1800 and there is an expectation to begin the working day at either 0800 or 0900.
About you
You will be a confident, highly organised and experienced AMHP invested in your own personal development and of others.
You will be able to make decisions, work to tight deadlines and maintain high professional standards within the multi-disciplinary environment.
Recruitment Requirements
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
Benefits
* Salary premium
* £2,500 AMHP allowance per annum
* A fair and inclusive culture
* The chance to really make a difference to those around you
* Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
* A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
* Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
* Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
* Flexibility in working arrangements (flexible and agile working)
* Discounts on various cafés, restaurants, shops
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
* Membership to Costco
* Discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and more
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