Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Main Responsibilities

In conjunction with the team manager:

• To be part of the leadership team for the CMHT, responsible alongside the Nurse Clinical Lead and Team Manager for supporting Open Dialogue implementation as well as sharing responsibility for the clinical practice of the team and ensuring that service priorities are met
• To be a member of the Hub management team and advise the Mental Health Hub manager regarding the delivery of safe and effective community mental health services
• To actively model and promote a service culture that is Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective, and Fair
• To participate in Open Dialogue Intervision as well as offer clinical supervision and/or line management to CPNs, OTs, support workers, or other unqualified/trainee members of staff
• To work within the relevant legislative frameworks |(e.g. Mental Health Act (1983) Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs), the Care Act 2014 etc
• To promote a culture of service user choice, control, and empowerment
• To ensure that the team works within the relevant frameworks and policies for safeguarding vulnerable adults
• To ensure that services within the multidisciplinary team are well co-ordinated in so that they are responsive and attuned to the needs of its service users
• To ensure that systems are in place for monitoring assessments, allocation, caseloads and clinical review processes
• To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence both in relation to supervision of staff and direct face to face contact with service users
• To ensure that the service works in co-ordination with other Community and Acute In-Patient services
• To ensure effective liaison with other relevant agencies
• To maintain and develop administrative procedures regarding the recording of case records
• To ensure that the service works in a co-productive way with service users, their families and stakeholders in the development of the team and local services
• To facilitate the development of effective supporting structures for carers in line with CNWL and WCC guidelines

Job description

CLINICAL

STANDARD:

• Foster and implement a multi-disciplinary team approach in all aspects of clinical and non-clinical performance.

INDICATORS:

• Screen and accept referrals and undertake initial assessment in accordance with the Teams Operational Policy.
• Work as a leading member of the multidisciplinary team; and work with other team members, to participate in the formulation, review, implementation and monitoring policies for the service.
• Provide immediate support to patients, relatives and carers.
• Follow up will use appropriate evidence based clinical skills. The post holder will be expected to function during follow up sessions as an autonomous practitioner.
• Provide support and information for significant others involved in patient care, or referral to appropriate agencies.
• Take direct responsibility for supervising caseload management of other, junior team members.
• Give information/support to telephone callers and junior colleagues within/outside the team regarding mental health issues, documenting as required.
• Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to CNWL NHS Trusts policy, and understanding of professional guidelines and application of confidentiality, always adhering to the guidelines of own professional code of conduct, ensuring that team members also adhere to these standards.
• Work with colleagues to develop, lead, promote and define the services philosophy, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives, taking responsibility and accepting ownership for specific areas of policy, service, and strategy delivery, as negotiated with the CMHT Service Manager.
• Work with fellow team members and colleagues to lead on and develop clinical expertise and high standards of clinical practice
• Provide expert advice and leadership regarding the pharmacological management of mental health clients to non- mental health professionals.
• Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practices and research.
• Participate in and provide for others, structured clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in caring for those with mental health difficulties and be able to monitor the use of these with team members to integrate into practices within the team.
• Maintain, monitor, report on and provide statistical and IT information systems as required by Team Manager or other Trust Departments.
• Demonstrate and communicate appropriate knowledge and experience and be able to advise and provide a lead in issues regarding the use of the Mental Health Act (1983), Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) in non-mental health environments.

Job responsibilities

Overview of Main Responsibilities

In conjunction with the team manager:

• To be part of the leadership team for the CMHT, responsible alongside the Nurse Clinical Lead and Team Manager for supporting Open Dialogue implementation as well as sharing responsibility for the clinical practice of the team and ensuring that service priorities are met
• To be a member of the Hub management team and advise the Mental Health Hub manager regarding the delivery of safe and effective community mental health services
• To actively model and promote a service culture that is Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective, and Fair
• To participate in Open Dialogue Intervision as well as offer clinical supervision and/or line management to CPNs, OTs, support workers, or other unqualified/trainee members of staff
• To work within the relevant legislative frameworks |(e.g. Mental Health Act (1983) Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs), the Care Act 2014 etc
• To promote a culture of service user choice, control, and empowerment
• To ensure that the team works within the relevant frameworks and policies for safeguarding vulnerable adults
• To ensure that services within the multidisciplinary team are well co-ordinated in so that they are responsive and attuned to the needs of its service users
• To ensure that systems are in place for monitoring assessments, allocation, caseloads and clinical review processes
• To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence both in relation to supervision of staff and direct face to face contact with service users
• To ensure that the service works in co-ordination with other Community and Acute In-Patient services
• To ensure effective liaison with other relevant agencies
• To maintain and develop administrative procedures regarding the recording of case records
• To ensure that the service works in a co-productive way with service users, their families and stakeholders in the development of the team and local services
• To facilitate the development of effective supporting structures for carers in line with CNWL and WCC guidelines

Job description

CLINICAL

STANDARD:

• Foster and implement a multi-disciplinary team approach in all aspects of clinical and non-clinical performance.

INDICATORS:

• Screen and accept referrals and undertake initial assessment in accordance with the Teams Operational Policy.
• Work as a leading member of the multidisciplinary team; and work with other team members, to participate in the formulation, review, implementation and monitoring policies for the service.
• Provide immediate support to patients, relatives and carers.
• Follow up will use appropriate evidence based clinical skills. The post holder will be expected to function during follow up sessions as an autonomous practitioner.
• Provide support and information for significant others involved in patient care, or referral to appropriate agencies.
• Take direct responsibility for supervising caseload management of other, junior team members.
• Give information/support to telephone callers and junior colleagues within/outside the team regarding mental health issues, documenting as required.
• Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to CNWL NHS Trusts policy, and understanding of professional guidelines and application of confidentiality, always adhering to the guidelines of own professional code of conduct, ensuring that team members also adhere to these standards.
• Work with colleagues to develop, lead, promote and define the services philosophy, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives, taking responsibility and accepting ownership for specific areas of policy, service, and strategy delivery, as negotiated with the CMHT Service Manager.
• Work with fellow team members and colleagues to lead on and develop clinical expertise and high standards of clinical practice
• Provide expert advice and leadership regarding the pharmacological management of mental health clients to non- mental health professionals.
• Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practices and research.
• Participate in and provide for others, structured clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in caring for those with mental health difficulties and be able to monitor the use of these with team members to integrate into practices within the team.
• Maintain, monitor, report on and provide statistical and IT information systems as required by Team Manager or other Trust Departments.
• Demonstrate and communicate appropriate knowledge and experience and be able to advise and provide a lead in issues regarding the use of the Mental Health Act (1983), Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) in non-mental health environments.

Person Specification

Educational and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Mental Health Professional Qualification
• Open Dialogue Training - past or current

Desirable

• Post-qualification training in psychosocial interventions, Family Therapy, CBT, etc.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working in the community as a mental health professional
• Experience in QI or implementing service-level change
• Supervisory experience

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, manage, and implement change within a framework of co-production
• Ability to manage complexity and risk
• Knowledge of key issues relating to developments in adult mental health services
• Experience of supporting service users presenting with a wide range of complex, severe, and enduring mental health conditions

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• High level of personal motivation and adaptability
• Self-awareness and ability to reflect and learn from experience
• Ability to contribute to a positive and psychologically safe work environment, offering support to team members and respecting different views, approaches, and skill sets
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person
• Good organisational skills including timely reporting and record keeping

Educational and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Mental Health Professional Qualification
• Open Dialogue Training - past or current

Desirable

• Post-qualification training in psychosocial interventions, Family Therapy, CBT, etc.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working in the community as a mental health professional
• Experience in QI or implementing service-level change
• Supervisory experience

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, manage, and implement change within a framework of co-production
• Ability to manage complexity and risk
• Knowledge of key issues relating to developments in adult mental health services
• Experience of supporting service users presenting with a wide range of complex, severe, and enduring mental health conditions

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• High level of personal motivation and adaptability
• Self-awareness and ability to reflect and learn from experience
• Ability to contribute to a positive and psychologically safe work environment, offering support to team members and respecting different views, approaches, and skill sets
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person
• Good organisational skills including timely reporting and record keeping

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster South Community Mental Health Hub

190 Vauxhall Bridge Road

Westminster, London

SW1V 1DX

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)