Job summary CPFT have been chosen by NHS England as one of the national exemplar pilot sites for the redesign and transformation of primary and community mental health care.
The goal of this transformation project is to develop and deliver a new service paradigm that seeks to provide a more seamless pathway of mental health care and eliminate current gaps between services.
We know that there is a significant overlap between addictions and severemental illness and undiagnosed, unmanaged mental health illness within this group of people makes recovery harder to achieve and maintain.
Patients with a dual diagnosis often fail to get an initial diagnosis, or adequate treatment for their SMI, because they do not manage to attend appointments and, if they do manage to get a diagnosis, they do not easily follow treatment protocols.
The new Dual Diagnosis Outreach Team will solve some of these problems because the new team will operate as an outreach service and work flexibly with the service users and other agencies.
Many of the people this team will be working with will be known to CGL Aspire but, there are also groups of adults in Peterborough who have problems with addiction and acknowledged but undiagnosed mental health problems, who do have not access to Aspire, or mental health care and who live on the streets.
Main duties of the job To assist with data collection to continually enhance a quality service and meet key performance indicators as identified by commissioners and key stakeholders.
Ensure all data is completed in a timely manner so that this can be collected from a central point within the team/ Encourage service users to complete feedback for the service to enhance service developmentSuccessful applicants will be strong team workers with demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for working with stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a busy and innovative team whose aim is to enhance the chances of local people achieving and maintaining optimal mental health within Peterborough.
About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient & primary care setting but also with the community.
These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and personal specification for fully details: 1.
To provide and receive routine information from the B6 MHPs in the Dual Diagnosis and Outreach team2.
To promote all methods of communication and be able to effectively communicate with clients, their carers, key stakeholders and partner organizations3.
To promote social inclusion and develop and maintain community networks4.
To take into account any communication difficulties facing the To demonstrate a safe level of inter-personal skills when managing individuals with complex needs.
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To be able to accurately document support given and information given and received in clients clinical To contribute to clinical meetings8.
To support clients with a range of practical support and information, including escorting them to Be aware of and understand the Clinical Governance framework10.
To seek client feedback using the standardised forms11.
Plan and organise the key tasks and interventions for the day with the qualified staff in the To provide accurate and timely information to the practitioners as requested13.
To record information relating to the clients intervention and support, ensuring all entries are counter-signed by a qualified To ensure that the Lone Working Policy is adhered to15.
To promote social inclusion Person Specification Education Essential To have an understanding of mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse.
Experience in a relevant care setting To have NVQ Level 3 and care certificate in care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this.
Desirable Certificate in Mental Health Awards Framework, level 2, NVQ II or equivalent.
Knowledge of current Mental Health Act Knowledge of benefit and employment services NVQ 1, 2 or 3 in health or social care or equivalent.
Experience Essential Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team Experience of working with service users that have vulnerabilities Experience of working with multiple agencies/ services to achieve the same goal Desirable Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and/or a learning disability or people with substance misuse Skills & Abilities Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate at all levels Good literacy and numeric skills Good IT skills Able to transport patients and travel with them on public transport.
To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation An understanding of the importance of client carer involvement Awareness of local services and community provision Desirable Ability to motivate others Ability to de-escalate a difficult situation Awareness of local partner agency resources Experience of NHS record keeping systems Physical/Personal Requirements Essential Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and compassion to the needs of service users.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to form short therapeutic relationships with clients and carers