Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit dynamic Band 6 practitioners. The post is open to qualified Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists. We aim to support an established and dynamic Mental Health Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.
Driving licence and car ownership are required for this role.
Responsibilities
* Utilise clinical skills and judgment to assess individual needs and risks.
* Demonstrate an understanding of clinical interventions relevant to the care group, including education, care plans and supporting discharge planning.
* Work compassionately and creatively to identify therapeutic and evidence‑based outcomes and care plans for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
* Collaborate with carers, families and partner agencies to promote safety and well‑being of service users and their families.
* Participate in multi‑agency meetings and facilitate supportive discharge assessments.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current registration in mental health, learning disability or adult nursing, appropriate to the job role.
* Completion of a Mentorship Course or ENB equivalent.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge and Experience
* Significant post‑qualifying experience in the relevant care group.
* Experience working with people who have complex health problems.
* Experience supervising staff.
* Experience providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with various health problems.
* Experience working consultatively with other professionals.
* Experience conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.
* Experience in partnership working within and across statutory and non‑statutory teams and agencies.
* Experience working within the CPA process.
* Understanding of clinical governance.
* Previous experience of working in the community.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Recruitment Notice
Applications from skilled workers seeking current sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Please refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website for further information.
Contact
Team Leader: Lynn Hodges
Email: lynn.hodges@spft.nhs.uk
Phone: 03003040645
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