Rapid Response is a new service, based on the success of Blue Light Triage team who successfully worked with both police and ambulance colleagues to meet the needs of those in mental health crisis which, with very few exceptions has been in their own homes, therefore avoiding a conveyance to A&E and the use of S136 within its operational hours.
Due to the development of this service we are looking for community support workers who will be based in either Eastbourne, Crawley, Brighton or Worthing. The mental health professionals role is to carry out person centred interventions and assessments and develop care plans that can address a mental health crisis, including a self-defined crisis. This could be on the telephone, virtually or 'at scene'.
Experience working in mental health services or a care setting and willing to enhance your skills
- Knowledgeable of factors which can impact on safety and service user experience
- Shifts are long days and evenings over 7 days. The shift requirements ensure this post has generous enhancements attached to it.
The Rapid Response will operate every day of the week between midday and midnight, with staff working a long day shift. Rapid Response Teams will also work in partnership with Blue Light Line who provide a single point of access to Paramedics and Police giving information and clinical advice to ensure that patients achieve the best outcomes and reduce the need for conveyance to A&E and alternatives to the use of S136
The role of the support worker will be to drive the mental health professional to the location required if they are required 'on scene'. To be able to provide basic first aid if required and assist the mental health professional by providing support to carers. Prior to, and following an intervention support the mental health professional with administrative tasks.
To be an active team member supporting the Rapid Response Practitioner to fulfil the requirements of their role.
Support carers and loved ones at scene if required, enabling the Rapid Response practitioner to focus on their assessment/intervention.
To assist the Rapid Response Practitioner with administrative tasks including data entry, care note requirements and clinical entries.
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
To hold a full driving license and feel competent and willing to drive across the Trust site in the mental health vehicle provided.
Provide support to the Rapid Response practitioners enabling them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities.
To hold a full driving license and feel competent and willing to drive across the Trust site in the mental health vehicle provided.
Provide support to the Rapid Response practitioners enabling them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities.
To hold a full driving license and feel competent and be willing to drive across the Trust in a pool car.
Ability to deal with conflicting demands and prioritise workload with support
Monitor and maintain physical and/or financial resources for a work area
Ability to use basic computer skills to collect, collate and record information and data.
Demonstrate support for Trust values, working in a recovery orientated way, promoting social inclusion and challenging stigma
Assist in routine assessment tasks related to individual's wellbeing and recovery.
The ability to relay information to mental health professional with any concerns or disclosures post an intervention at scene or on the telephone any concerns or disclosures as they may require further action.
Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies to signpost those in mental health crisis to community services.
Ability to be creative in finding solutions
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3
To hold a full driving license and feel competent and be willing to drive across the Trust in a pool car.
Ability to deal with conflicting demands and prioritise workload with support
Monitor and maintain physical and/or financial resources for a work area
Ability to use basic computer skills to collect, collate and record information and data.
Demonstrate support for Trust values, working in a recovery orientated way, promoting social inclusion and challenging stigma
Assist in routine assessment tasks related to individual's wellbeing and recovery.
The ability to relay information to mental health professional with any concerns or disclosures post an intervention at scene or on the telephone any concerns or disclosures as they may require further action.
Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies to signpost those in mental health crisis to community services.
Ability to be creative in finding solutions
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Mlilview Hospital
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