Mental Health Practitioner
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Community Mental Health Service to work within our Community Mental Health Team, based in Bridgwater. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) who is keen to be part of the exciting transformation of Mental Health Services in Somerset.
Our team respond rapidly to the needs of adults needing mental health advice and support. The team is established, supportive, knowledgeable and above all passionate about what they do!
We are a trailblazer Trust for the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults, and have received significant investment to transform all our community mental health services in recent years.
We are a supportive, compassionate multi-disciplinary service where every person is an integral part of the team.
"Working as part of the Community Mental Health team, is one of the most rewarding roles I have undertaken. Every day is different -- it is interesting, challenging and I love being able to make a difference. From the moment I started, I felt relaxed and included."
As part of our Community Mental Health Team, you can take part (or not) in team days/nights out, sweep stakes and 'secret Santa', as well as other activities - we're always open to suggestions!
Main duties of the job
- Our Community Mental Health Team is a Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm service, so no weekend working required; office hours only!
- You will manage a rolling caseload of patients allocated to you where you will monitor their mental state, promote independence, promote social inclusion, aid the recovery process, and reduce hospital admissions.
- You will work in collaboration with the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Leads/ Practitioners and have close working relationships with the community teams, inpatient services, and the home treatment team across the service.
- You will need a full driving licence with permanent access to own transport with appropriate business insurance; this is so that you may carry out patient visits - you are able to claim expenses.
- To help you achieve the above we will offer you:
- Mentoring and supervision from our highly experienced staff and team leaders supporting you with your development and growth into the role
- Commitment from the team to develop you by offering coaching and role-specific training opportunities such as Leadership programmes, CBT, DBT and more
- Opportunities to shadow other services we work with including home treatment team, first response service, assertive outreach, STEP, Adult ADHD provision to name a few, allowing you to see the full circle of treatment for our patients
- Clear objectives and pathway to develop your career further.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Date posted
10 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-1100
Job locations
Glanville House
Church Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5AT
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in multi-disciplinary community mental health services.
- Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.
- Ability to be innovative in practice.
- Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.
- Experience of assessment, care-plan, development and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.
- Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of mental health difficulties.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including presentation of cases to multi-disciplinary case conferences.
- Able to carry out evidence-based interventions.
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Ability to lead a team, demonstrating teaching and mentorship skills and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Experience of carrying out supervision to junior staff, coordinating the care of clients and delegating tasks.
- Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
- Willingness to lead groups.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working in a community setting.
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
- Intuitive and caring nature.
- To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients.
- Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers and relatives.
- Ability to inspire hope, support recovery and make a difference.
- Act in a way that supports equality and diversity.
- Access to regular transport with appropriate business insurance.
- The ability to attend the necessary training with regard to personal safety.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in multi-disciplinary community mental health services.
- Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.
- Ability to be innovative in practice.
- Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.
- Experience of assessment, care-plan, development and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.
- Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of mental health difficulties.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including presentation of cases to multi-disciplinary case conferences.
- Able to carry out evidence-based interventions.
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Ability to lead a team, demonstrating teaching and mentorship skills and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Experience of carrying out supervision to junior staff, coordinating the care of clients and delegating tasks.
- Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
- Willingness to lead groups.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working in a community setting.
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
- Intuitive and caring nature.
- To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients.
- Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers and relatives.
- Ability to inspire hope, support recovery and make a difference.
- Act in a way that supports equality and diversity.
- Access to regular transport with appropriate business insurance.
- The ability to attend the necessary training with regard to personal safety.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Glanville House
Church Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5AT
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Glanville House
Church Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5AT
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Helen Surridge
helen.surridge@somersetft.nhs.uk
Date posted
10 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-1100
Job locations
Glanville House
Church Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5AT
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