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Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire etc.
Making a difference for you, with you. Our vision, mission and values are all part of the roadmap for all we do
Benefits
Our dedication to caring and making a difference doesnt just extend to our patients, but to our staff too. Wellbeing is a Trust priority we were the second-highest scoring Trust in the country for the Wellbeing measure on the 2018 National Staff Survey. We are actively committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to equal opportunities is reflected in our staff networks (BME - Black Minority Ethnic, LGBTQ,Disability and Working Carers). We also hold the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition scheme Silver Award, and are a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer. We offer excellent employment benefits including:
* Large variety of learning and development courses available to staff throughout the year
* contributory pension scheme
* a wide range of family friendly policies
* salary sacrifice scheme.
* a variety of Occupational Health services and classes
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays for new starters, rising with service
Dont just take our word for it: In 2018, 72.2% of our staff recommended NHFT as a place to work, the highest score for trusts of our type. We were also honoured to win the Health Service Journals coveted Trust of the Year award the same year.
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Key details
Location
SiteNewland HouseTownNorthamptonPostcodeNN1 3EBMajor / Minor RegionNorthamptonshire
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHoursPart time - 30 hours per week
Salary
Salary£37,338 - £44,962 pa, pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaSpecialist Mental Heath Practitioner
Job Overview
The Looked-after Childrens Mental Health Team sits within the Integrated LAC Health Service to meet the emotional and mental health needs of children in care. NHFT is rated Outstanding by CQC and the Integrated LAC Health Service is highly regarded in the local area and the team are passionate about improving the mental health outcomes for children in care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fulfil the Specialist Mental Health Practitioner role to contribute to the high-quality service we provide. This exciting and varied role will sit within a well-established and highly specialised multi-disciplinary team that is very supportive.
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The post-holder will work with children, young people and their carers, as well as providing support and advice to other staff and agencies, including Social Workers within the Local Authority.
The clinical part of the role will involve providing direct mental health assessments and interventions to individuals presenting with complex emotional and mental health needs. A key part of the role will involve allocated Duty days responding to urgent queries and undertaking assessment of young people presenting in crisis. Through collaborative risk assessment the post-holder will develop appropriate safety plans and aim to reduce hospital admission and agree a robust community package of care.
The ideal candidate will have an adaptable and flexible approach to their work and be committed to providing a high-quality service. You will need to be an enthusiastic and capable team player with excellent clinical skills in order to take the service forward in a positive way.
Working for our organisation
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Important Information
By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly, the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit:DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Relevant professional qualification or experience
Desirable criteria
* Post-graduate qualification in relevant therapy or intevention
* Training in mentoring or supervising students / trainees
Experience
Essential criteria
* Direct work experience with children and young people
* Direct work experience in mental health setting
* Experience of assessments and therapeutic interventions
* Experience of conducting risk assessments in a clinical role
Desirable criteria
* Experience working with children in care
* Experience conducting risk assessments for children and adolescents
* Experience working with foster carers or residential homes
* Experience working with young people in crisis or high levels of emotional distress
* Experience delivering training to other professionals
Skills And Abilities
Essential criteria
* Experience of building rapport with clients
* Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional and/or care co-ordinator responsibilities as needed
* Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively and appropriately to children, young people and their carers.
* Experience of managing/prioritising own workload to manage multiple and competing demands
Desirable criteria
* Skilled in de-escalation or responding to people in distress
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of a range of mental health difficulties
* Clear understanding of risk assessment processes and experience of managing risks
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of child development and formation of attachment
* Knowledge of legislation relevant to children in care
Documents
* Job Description Specialist Mental Health Practitioner (, 704.5)PDFKB
* Benefits (, 570.7)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameDale HolmesJob titleTeam LeadEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07749101679Additional information
Lisa Griffiths- Service Manager
[email protected]
07808 200356
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Employment type
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