Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary Come and join the Redcar & Cleveland Treatment & Intervention Team.
We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our journey to change and improve the local community's experience with mental health services, adopting a "no wrong door approach",We encourage discussions and we happy for potential staff to come along to visit, our bases and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT.
Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop special interests such as substance misuse and psychological interventions.The interventions team will provide complex interventions supporting people with severe and enduring mental health conditions whilst our identified multi agency Community Hub CMHT will support with short term interventions in collaboration with partner agencies and voluntary partners.You will be a valued member of the teamand will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team.
The service currently operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm, flexibility and part-time or job share can be considered.18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential.
Main duties of the job As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on psychologically informed brief interventions.You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families .You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways.You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies providing care coordination in line with CPA.
In addition you will further develop skills in psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management.You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills.
You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities.
You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help.
In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood.
Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region.
We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Further additional enquiries: Andrew Granville, Team Manager or Michael Bernard, Team Manager Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
Must be achieved within agreed timescale Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent.
Must be achieved within agreed timescale 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Leadership or management qualification Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
Working in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Leadership or management experience Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Understanding of relevant legislation ( Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Clinical Governance and its application in practice Skills Essential Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
Write reports and use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings Use approved breakaway techniques.
Desirable Competency in venepuncture Personal Attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development.
Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Other requirements Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check