Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rochdale West Community Mental Health Team for a Community Psychiatric Nurse / Social Worker or OT to provide mental health care to people of working age who have moderate to severe mental health problems across a range of presenting conditions. The role offers a strong commitment to professional development with clinical and management supervision and a personal development and training plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the health and social care needs of individuals referred to the service holistically, under agreed procedures.
- Conduct specialist mental health assessments and risk assessments, and devise appropriate care plans and risk management plans.
- Provide evidence‑based therapeutic interventions appropriate to the service users assessed needs.
- Provide direct assistance, including education and advice, and emotional and psychological support to promote re‑enablement and recovery.
- Promote choice and service user involvement in care planning and risk management.
- Ensure practice aligns with social inclusion and recovery models.
- Support and collaborate with colleagues, other MDT members and outside agencies in the best interests of the service user.
- Provide written and verbal feedback to clients, carers and relevant professionals, respecting consent, confidentiality and Information Governance guidelines.
- Signpost all carers to access Carer Assessments.
- Report concerns identified under Safeguarding Adults procedures.
- Observe the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and other relevant legislation.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records on all service user contact, in accordance with Trust documentation standards and Information Governance guidelines.
- Complete all necessary inputting, training and documentation related to electronic record systems.
- Use and manage resources within the service efficiently and effectively to achieve the highest quality service possible.
- Maintain a diary of appointments, expense claims and all activities undertaken, and produce records/statistical returns for audit.
- Deliver practice in accordance with your relevant professional Code of Conduct and Fitness to Practice Guidance.
- Maintain professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body and a professional portfolio in accordance with registration requirements.
- Provide advice and professional expertise to other team members, the service and partner agencies.
- Work collaboratively with the Service Manager/Team Manager to develop, implement and monitor Clinical Governance and Risk Management Initiatives.
- Report accidents, untoward incidents and complaints, participate in investigations and action plans, and ensure the working environment is safe and equipment is maintained in compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.
- Actively participate in team meetings, contribute to service development and undertake professional and other training to meet Individual Performance and Development Review objectives.
- Maintain own professional standards by keeping skills, knowledge and competence current.
- Undertake any other reasonable duty appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff, and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and members of the public.
- Promote awareness and respect for equality and diversity and avoid discriminatory behaviour.
Professional and Personal Development
Staff will attend the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme, a structured My Yearly Conversations review with the manager each year, and will be supported to identify and achieve professional development objectives.
Professional Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
- Current registration with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC).
- Completion of post‑qualification consolidation such as Preceptorship or the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Desirable: qualification in psychological therapeutic interventions.
- Desirable: mentorship qualification.
Experience and Skills
- Experience in a relevant area of mental health practice.
- Current driving licence or supported driver with vehicle access for travel across the Trust footprint.
- Substantial experience of relevant post‑registration practice and managing a caseload.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting and with people with complex mental health problems.
- Experience of clinical supervision of other staff.
- Experience working within a community setting.
- Good working knowledge of therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions for managing behaviour of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Knowledge of screening and assessment tools used for individuals with severe and complex mental health problems.
- Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding Adults procedures, the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Care Programme Approach.
- Ability to coordinate and delegate the work of junior staff.
Other Requirements
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff; flexible working opportunities to support work/life balance; access to continued professional development and involvement in improvement and research activities; health and wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service; staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.
Equality and Diversity Statement
The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
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