KirkleesIntensive Home Based Treatment Team is looking to recruit an enthusiasticindividual to join our existing team as a Band 6 Practitioner.
Thisflexible, intensive and assertive approach to engagement aims to promoterecovery, co-production, inclusion and resilience. Applicants should be registered mental health nurses,Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with experience at Band 5 or above in amental health service for adults and meet the essential requirements for thepost in the person specification. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
The IHBT provides intensive home based treatment 7 days aweek, 24 hour working as an alternative to hospital admission.
The post holder will be responsible for the triage ofreferrals and be responsible for assessments, care-planning and co-ordinationof care delivery within a team approach.
You should be forward thinking, proactive and it isessential that you are willing to work flexibly as part of a 24 hour service,which includes shifts and working weekends. You will be adaptable, committed, wellorganised and able to work well under pressure, along with an ability todemonstrate leadership skills and deliver supervision to colleagues. At the time of advertising, this role does meet theminimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates towork in the UK. Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as part of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team and in the role of Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Mental Health Liaison Service (if applicable to the business continuity of services).
P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. Supervision and support of other team members.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota including on call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service).
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as part of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team and in the role of Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Mental Health Liaison Service (if applicable to the business continuity of services).
P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. Supervision and support of other team members.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota including on call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service).
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.
RMN Current NMC registration.
A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Assessment and care planning skills.
Risk assessment and risk management.
Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hours/7 day week servicing including on-calls. (Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.
RMN Current NMC registration.
A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Assessment and care planning skills.
Risk assessment and risk management.
Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hours/7 day week servicing including on-calls. (Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
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