Access Team Practitioner (experienced or developmental role)
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our integrated Access Team within Navigo. Whether you have experience working within Crisis/Liaison/SPA services or in another mental health setting, this role plays a pivotal part in improving the lives of the people using our services, supporting them to access the most appropriate service(s) for their needs. There will be numerous opportunities to develop your skills, undertake training in a variety of evidence-based interventions including the innovative CAMS programme (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality). If you are enthusiastic, flexible, hardworking, and ready for a challenge, we invite you to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Access Team Practitioner will work within the integrated Access Team, covering Crisis, Hospital Liaison, and SPA. You will be responsible for initial assessment, implementation, planning, and evaluation of care. Assessment of risk along with subsequent management and safety planning is a significant part of this role, including face-to-face and over the telephone. Covering a 24/7 rota, the post-holder will provide essential mental health assessment and support, sometimes overseeing and supervising other areas of acute services and acting as site lead. The role involves both team working and autonomous working practices, with personal responsibility for caseload management from first contact to discharge. You will be an inspiring supervisor of junior colleagues and students, delivering training/information to the team and wider services. The post-holder will work closely within the multidisciplinary and inpatient team along with carers/family members.
About us
Hello! We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.
The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.
We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities, as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health, and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Top 100 large companies list.
As a social enterprise, we do things a little differently and have developed income-generating, commercially viable businesses that provide training, education, and employment opportunities, including Grimsby Garden Centre.
Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come and join us!
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Job responsibilities
To develop and take an active role in quality monitoring of the service, including leading research projects and audit activities aimed at improving the service/service area.
Partnership with service users and carers is integral to these activities.
The post-holder will evaluate and review research, using this alongside relevant legislation, policies, and evidence-based interventions to best meet the needs of individuals using services.
Role model the values, attitude, conduct, and language appropriate for a clinical professional to colleagues, service users, and others involved in care delivery.
Work in an environment involving responsibility for resources, including four crisis beds, access to inpatient services, processing referrals, and allocating activity to achieve rapid response to crisis referrals.
Plan and organize workloads for staff within the area, including staff allocation, patient care, and group activities.
Supervise the day-to-day care of their service area, ensuring staff are assigned appropriately.
Be involved in recruitment, appraisals, and supervision.
Provide internal training sessions and presentations, and mentorship to students.
Contribute to service and team development.
Provide education to service users and carers regarding living with mental health issues and accessing services.
Deliver high-quality care in various settings, including Harrison House, DPoW, other services, and in the community.
Support individuals with complex needs in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate manner.
Maintain accurate records, both written and computerized, reflecting clinical assessment, observation, and intervention, potentially using specialized psychometric tools.
Implement holistic, biopsychosocial interventions.
Liaise with community-based services and resources to facilitate appropriate care.
Discuss complex risk management issues and plan care accordingly, keeping relevant parties informed.
Respond proactively to client crises.
Develop clear care pathways, including methods to reduce future crises.
Work flexibly according to client needs.
Provide telephone support to service users, carers, outside agencies, or clinicians requiring information, advice, or crisis intervention.
Exercise sound clinical judgment and manage priorities and opinions effectively.
Assess complex mental health conditions and develop and implement care packages across settings.
If required or requested, undertake Mental Health Act training (AMHPs) and participate in the AMHP rota.
Complete triage and assessments over various channels and settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A current professional qualification (UK RMN/RNMH/SW or equivalent, please provide registration or PIN number)
* Evidence of postgraduate training/studies
* Post-qualification award in health/social care at degree or equivalent level
* Clinical Supervision Training
* Nurse prescribing
Experience
* Two years' post-registration experience
* Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness in acute or crisis settings
* Knowledge of relapse prevention
* Experience with psychosocial interventions
* Use of clinical assessment measures
Knowledge
* Proven and advanced skills in workload prioritization, risk assessment, communication, liaison, management, change management, and clinical abilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.
Salary: £29,970 to £44,962 per year, Band 5 or 6 depending on experience
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