Job Overview
* The Community Mental Health / Care Co-ordinator will work as a member of CMHTs in Hillingdon.
* The post holder will assess and support a defined caseload of service users living in the community who have a range of complex mental health needs.
* They will undertake holistic community assessments of service users referred to the team utilising the Single Assessment Process, Risk Assessment tools, Mental State examination and Integrated clinical notes system.
* The post holder will promote an increased awareness of mental health issues for adults with mental illness within the community and work closely with primary care and statutory agencies.
Main duties of the job
* Management of a CPA caseload, medication administration, Duty work and attendance to MDT meetings.
* To undertake holistic assessments of service users utilising the integrated notes system (SystmOne), which will incorporate the Single Assessment Process, Risk Assessment and Mental State examinations.
* To promote the work of the Hillingdon CMHT and an understanding of mental health issues affecting adults with mental illness.
* To maintain up-to-date clinical records and documentation (including electronic records) in line with agreed local policies and procedures, NMC guidelines and CNWL policy.
* To ensure that own professional practice and clinical knowledge is maintained at all times in accordance with NMC guidelines and CNWL policies and procedures.
* To work in partnership with the primary care team, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the appropriate care needs are met.
Working for our organisation
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 or B 6 care co-ordinator to join our East Community Mental Health Hub (East CMHH) on a fixed-term basis.
The post is for a Band 5 or B 6 Care co-ordinator and open to the professions of Mental Health Nursing, Occupational therapy and Social Workers. The role consists of being responsible for the management of a defined caseload, medication administration, Duty work, attendance to MDT meetings/zoning and undertaking holistic assessments for new referrals to the team.
The post is for 37.5 hours a week and the CMHH working hours are Mon-Friday 9am-5pm.
The post is advertised fixed term for 6 months initially, with a view to potentially extending to 12 months.
The CMHH works with adults covering the Hillingdon borough and is based in Uxbridge. The base is close to major motorway networks and a short walk to the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Tube Lines. The CMHH ensures the mental health needs of adults with mental illness are appropriately assessed, supported and receive a high level of quality care within the available resources. The CMHH also provides support and advice to carers and other professionals on mental health issues. Caseloads are a mixture of service users with long and enduring mental health issues and acute mental health issues.
The CMHH is a multidisciplinary team, comprising of mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, employment specialists, peer support and support workers. The team is supported by a good administrative system and offers an excellent work environment. The team has good links with local statutory and non-statutory services. The team works closely with our colleagues at The Riverside Centre at Hillingdon Hospital.
What we are looking for?
* Post registration experience with at least 2 years of working with adults with mental health problems and preferably experience of working with adults in a community setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a sound understanding of current government legislation, demonstrate the ability to work as part of a MDT and provide high quality care with evidence based therapeutic assessments, interventions and completion of accurate and timely documentation.
* Skills in mental health assessment, risk assessment, safety planning and medication administration.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RMN [NMC] / OT [HCPC] / SW [SWE]
* Evidence of post basis education
Experience
Essential criteria
* Post Registration Experience
* Experience of working with or within the community setting
Desirable criteria
* Supervising the work of others
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria
* Understanding mental Health and legislation
* Understanding the needs of client group and their carers
* Understanding evidence based practice
* Understanding clinical governance
* Understanding the principles of whole team approach
* Understanding of CMHT practices
Desirable criteria
* Standard setting and audit
* Evidence based service development
Skills / Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to participate in the work of the M.D.T and contribute to the work of the team
* To demonstrate a knowledge of a range of therapeutic assessment and interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis or with an ongoing support need (risk assessment, MSE, capacity assessment, Full needs assessments) and manage a complex caseload effectively.
* Ability to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff
* To demonstrate their understanding of legislation
* Ability to assess and support individuals experiencing acute mental illness distress and crisis
* Ability to determine priorities against conflicting demands
* Ability to reflect on practice and interpersonal relationships
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