Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
• Assessor/Mentorship Training

Desirable

• First line management e.g., Leo
• Evidence of post registration study/continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
• Approved training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at E grade or above
• Evidence of experience of working with older people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation
• Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions
• Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
• Demonstrate knowledge of ECC guidelines
• Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurses' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base

Knowledge

Essential

• Recovery Model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant National policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally
• Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward area

Desirable

• Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit
• Computer literate
• Clinical Leadership skills

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roscoe Ward

Mossley Hill Hospital

Liverpool

L18 8BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patients co-morbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based/ patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group. The post holder will participate in planning, development and evaluation of therapy services within a designated area/team. The post holder takes a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of service users / patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high-quality care to a defined caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidenced based practice.Work in partnership with other professional to enable patients / clients to be maintained in an appropriate environment. To work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and to have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own practise against these. To demonstrate as appropriate skills for assessment and treatment of patients e.g., dexterity, co-ordination, palpatory and other senses

See Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and application of current best practice in relevant area of practice
• Application of therapeutic Outcome measures and Models of practice
• Application of the process of standard setting, audit, evaluation and review
• A sound knowledge of the core Occupational Therapy skills and their application in this field
• Be able to communicate effectively with service users within the specific client group
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of the Health and Care Profession Councils standards of Proficiency and the therapeutic responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of mentorship, and supervision
• Evidence of active participation in supervision and the appraisal process
• Experience of group and individual interventions with the specific client group
• Experience working in a collaborative way with the MDT and service users/carers.
• Good time management skills
• Apply and promote therapeutic skills, to include carrying out assessments, setting clear reablement goals and facilitating a wide variety of therapeutic interventions.
• Able to apply Person Centred Approaches
• Apply clinical skills and able to reflect on own and others practice.
• Excellent range of communication skills, able to motivate and support other staff.
• Self-management and motivation skills
• Risk assessment skills.
• IT literate
• Ability to travel across boundaries.
• Awareness of factors contributing to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
• Understanding of partnership working
• Awareness of local agenda in health and social care
• Have good listening skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills to be able to initiate, monitor and implement change and fully
• Apply Professional skills to enable MDT working partnerships and liaise with external agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to express an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process including formulation of intervention plans grounded in clinical reasoning
• General knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• Have an understanding of clinical and environmental risk assessment
• Evidence of CPD/Short courses

Desirable

• Familiar with Electronic Patient Records
• Management and clinical leadership
• A basic understanding of Relevant legislation including The Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Occupational Therapy Diploma / Degree (BSc/MSc)
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Desirable

• Membership of professional Body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of relevant Occupational Therapy functional assessment
• Experience of successful team working
• Experience of liaison with internal and external services and agencies

Desirable

• Experience of serviced development audit and research practice relevant to the clinical area
• Experience of planning and facilitating therapeutic groups for patients / clients
• Experience of service Development
• Experience of being involved in clinical audit and/or research

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ICRAS Southport and Formby, Curzon Road

5 Curzon Road

Southport

PR8 6PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral member of the School Health Team, supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, including the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), health screening and health promotion activities.

The role will also involve working within school settings to deliver clinical interventions and provide care to children and young people with identified health needs, under the appropriate delegation, supervision and competency framework of a senior member of the team.

The post holder will contribute to providing safe, effective and child-centred care, working collaboratively with school staff, families and other professionals to promote positive health outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with general public
• Experience of working with children, education staff and parents in schools
• Experience and ability to communicate with children who may be upset and require individual support
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of a range of IT packages including internet and emails
• Experience of working autonomously and within a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of importance of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to acquire new skills and contribute to a developing service
• Willingness to undertake clinical duties
• Able to carry equipment from clinic base to schools. Light physical effort in line with Health and Safety guidance
• Ability to switch task if required
• Ability to deal with children with complex health, social and environmental needs
• Working in schools
• Ability to concentrate in one to one and group settings

Desirable

• Awareness of children and young people who have tracheostomy's, urinary catheters, stomas, enteral feeds, and usage of associated equipment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

V7 Building

King's Business Park

Liverpool

L34 1PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

To work as members of a team, carrying out facilities tasks as allocated and prioritised.

Facilities tasks may include all or a combination of the following:

Cleaning of clinical/ward areas, inclusive of toilets;

Waste disposal;

Linen transportation;

Basic food preparation;

Fridge and food temperature monitoring;

Collating service user menu orders;

To assist colleagues and their line manager, carry out the tasks assigned to the team or individual and to support the minimisation of overtime and sickness costs to the Trust and also minimise the waste of resources, through operating the required reporting, management or information systems.

To undertake all mandatory training as required by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and ensure that all required training is kept up to date.

To take part in performance management and Personal Achievement and Contribution Evaluations (PACE).

To comply with all relevant policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, health & safety, security, manual handling and food safety). As work may be carried out in a wide variety of locations, adherence to site-specific security procedures is of paramount importance.

To take responsibility for the completion of all duties in a safe and efficient manner, and to maintain regular contact with their line manager.

To stand in for other FMAs as required.

To liaise with all relevant parties in a friendly and helpful way as is required to ensure the achievement of all duties and responsibilities.

Internal Contacts

Contact with staff of all disciplines and at all levels in the course of day-to-day domestic and catering duties.

External Contacts

Contact with visitors to the Trust, and with a variety of maintenance and other contractors working on site.

Service Users

Contact with patients. This may be daily within inpatient areas for extended periods of time, or infrequently in outpatient areas. This contact may include communication with service users with severe and enduring mental health problems, who may display behavioural difficulties and import sensitive information.

To work unsupervised and use own initiative in line with service requirements.

To ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, and to enter and use data on information systems.

To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules and instructions.

Any other duties that may be reasonably expected and that are commensurate with the grade.

Generic Responsibilities for all staff:

All post holders will agree to:

Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of mental health care, addiction services and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust.

Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness and Enthusiasm in all activities and interactions with employees, service users and other stakeholders

Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning difficulties.

Comply with the Duty of Candour, defined by Francis as: 'The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not the information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report about that provision has been made.

Work across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services for all.

Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.

Value the contribution of the patient / service user voice.

Operate within any organisational codes of practice or those from a relevant professional body.

Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff, service users and other stakeholders.

Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data and ensuring all personally identifiable information is protected and used only for the purposes for which it was intended.

Comply with all health and safety legislation and local policies and procedures.

Adhere to all organisational policies.

Have knowledge and understanding of technology in the workplace which is sufficient to maintain their efficiency and also how technology can empower service users in a digital environment

Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to the staff responsibilities that it sets out for NHS employees.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O'Levels or experience.

Desirable

• Foundation certificate in food hygiene level 2.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role (cleaning or catering).

Desirable

• Training in Health & Safety and catering or cleaning tasks.
• Experience of working in the NHS specifically Mental Health/Community environment

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

Skills

Essential

• Able to function as a member of a team and support the management objectives of the department and Trust.
• Able to deal with requests from service users, managers and staff in a friendly and helpful way.
• Flexible.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out manual tasks.

Desirable

• Able to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
• Willingness to undertake further training as required.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Knowledge of using cleaning equipment.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mossley Hill Hospital

Park Drive

Liverpool

L18 8BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work in accordance with trust policies, procedures & standard operating procedures as appropriate.

To accurately and efficiently order & supply stock and named-patient dispensed medicines, including supply of compliance aids and patient information leaflets.

To follow up any outstanding orders for wards, clinics and service users on a daily basis in line with standard operation procedures.

To follow up any outstanding items on supplier orders on a daily basis and escalate appropriately.

To be involved in the supply of clozapine to service users. This will include: a) Dispensing of clozapine (including utilising compliance aids) in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Liaising with patients, the clozapine monitoring service, and clinical team regarding the appropriate supply of clozapine.Receiving of clozapine blood results.Issue of medication to clients at clozapine clinic.Organising the request and receipt of up-to-date clozapine prescriptions.

For full information regarding responsibilities, required qualifications and experience please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrable IT skills
• Excellent communication skills - written - verbal - listening
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer care skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to work
• Good time management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel between different sites
• Ability to work individually and to work as a team player
• Ability to work flexibly
• Pro-active and displays initiative
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness and self-motivation to learn
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions
• Ability to deal effectively with telephone enquiries
• Attention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy
• Professional manner

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an interest in Pharmacy
• Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
• Understands the need for written policies and procedures
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ2 in pharmacy services and experience or willingness to work towards NVQ3 level knowledge

Desirable

• Maths and English level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE or Functional Skills)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Work experience in a pharmacy.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medicines Management Department

Maghull Health Park

Liverpool

L31 1HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full detailsand requirementsof the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree or equivalent or equivalent work based experience.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Assessing, planning and implementing individualised programmes of care.
• Understanding local and national influences on health care delivery, including Public Health.
• Experience of previous work in health care.
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
• Actively Involved in professional development.
• Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies

Desirable

• Knowledge of developing self care skills in patients/clients

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel, for work purposes.

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Community Physiotherapy

V7 Kings Business Park

Prescot

L34 1PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Developing skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families, and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Developing and practicing evidence-based skills under supervisory support of working in partnership with children, young people, their families, and educators in the development of plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.

Developing and learning the skills required to enable children and young people in education, and where appropriate parents/carers to collaborate and coproduce their own agreed plan of care.

Show evidence in a variety of forms that at all times assessment and intervention is provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and young people in educational settings, according to agreed local and national and local referral routes, processes and procedures.

Under supervision, undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others

Learn, understand, rationalise, and adhere to the protocols within the educational service to which the postholder is attached.

Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service.

Engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the individual postholder within the role and working safely within that scope.

Gain and practice a range of interventions related to provision of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.

Practice, evidence, reflect on and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors, or to provide direct assistance.

Keep coherent records of all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making

Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

. Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people, and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services

Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination, for at least one day a week.

Apply learning from the training program directly to practice through the course.

Receive practice tutoring from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards..

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and evidence the implementation of improved practice because of supervisor feedback.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improvecompetences and practice.

Be involved in the evaluation of the course.

Disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and supervisory discussions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Requirement to study at degree level
• Proven record of previous academic attainment
• Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
• Requirement to complete PGDip Education Mental Health Practitionertraining (CBT informed practice)

Desirable

• Degree qualification

Experience

Desirable

• It is desirable that the applicant will have previous experience of working with children and young people

Skills

Essential

• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
• Ability to be responsible for management of own diary, booking roomsin education and community settings, arranging appointments, liaising with parents/careers, making changes/adapting diary depending on service pressures
• Ability to contribute to service development
• Computer literate - knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive,traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
• Team player
• Excellent time management and organisational skill
• Ability to monitor own caseload
• Ability to participate in weekly clinical 1:1s
• Demonstrate high levels of concentration particularly for assessments, report writing, and university assignments
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• Ability to manage expectations of children & young persons, parents, carers, professionals, and external stakeholders
• Ability to assess mild to moderate mental health issues of children and young people referred by education settings - identifying appropriate therapeutic offer to support cyp needs, under the supervision of clinical supervisor, and providing evidence to university as part of EMHP training programme (including video evidence of interventions offered

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, risk assessment, holistic assessment and supervision

Desirable

• Experience of using of RiO, Attend Anywhere (virtual interventions) and OBS studio

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hollins Park

Hollins Lane

Warrington

WA2 8WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the care programme approach and under the supervision of the line manager.

To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual and that unqualified staff are delivering care as laid down in the care plan.

To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan.

To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately.

To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users.

To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings.

To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users for with guidance from a supervisor.

To communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information which has an impact on the service users care.

To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information.

To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress, psychiatric symptoms or where English is not the first language.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
• Effective Care Co-ordination
• Care Planning and evaluation
• Quality and clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in working in multi disciplinary teams
• Experience of working with young people
• Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification RMN AHP Social Worker

Desirable

• Degree
• Evidence of post registration study
• Approved training in CYPMHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Health & Safety/Risk Management Mental Health Act
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• Possess good listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Professional attitude
• Flexibility
• Possess a caring, compassionate and empathic attitude

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Alders

12 Birch Ave

Warrington

WA2 9TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

Delivery of podiatry in clinical, domiciliary and residential home settings, usually working in isolation, always as an autonomous practitioner.

Assessment and treatment of existing patients in line with departmental protocols using judgements involving complex facts about the patients medical conditions, current medication and podiatric needs.

Develop treatment plans with expected outcomes and agree with patient how these outcomes may be best achieved. Provide advice to patients on foot health matters.

Employ stringent control of cross infection and decontamination measures during daily exposure to infectious material i.e., wound/ulcer dressings, blood, pus or body fluid, unkempt dirty feet, and body and when working in less than hygienic conditions in domiciliary situations.

Follow standard operating procedures for podiatry instrument use

Assess for nail surgery and undertake nail surgery, supervised by a senior podiatrist. Be responsible for the administration of local analgesia, observation of the patient for adverse reaction and the administration of adrenalin in the event of the patient suffering anaphylactic shock.

Assess for orthotics, make and provide chair-side devices, prescribe bespoke orthotics and liaise with appropriate specialist.

Have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound.

Work in patients homes/residential homes in confined spaces, with poor lighting, inadequate seating, sitting in a restricted position/ over patient's bed working from a domiciliary bag. Treatment position may be restricted by non-compliance from the patients due to physical, mental or emotional debility.

Provide health education advice including one to one advice and education to groups of peers, professionals and patients.

Delegate appropriate patients to the care of podiatry assistants.

Leadership:

Assist in the supervision of students, podiatry assistants and new members of staff.

Delegate suitable patients to podiatry assistants.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication
• Excellent written communication
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrate ability to analyse complex facts / situations and act accordingly
• Highly developed hand to eye co-ordination

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel for work purposes

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding / willingness to participate in continuous professional development
• Demonstrate development of a personal portfolio
• Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda
• Demonstrate active involvement in research, audit or other quality issues
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience of range of podiatry procedures / situations e.g., orthotics, nail surgery, diabetic footcare, care of the elderly, delivery of care in clinical and domiciliary setting through a variety of student placements

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons Degree or diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
• Registered with HCPC
• LA certificate

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dovecot Health Centre

Longreach road

Liverpool

L14 0NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationship SkillsProvide a role model for others in the delivery of high-quality clinical care and be reliable and consistent in own approach to work commitments.Ensure clear communications strategies are in place for the dissemination of information to the team within defined clinical area.Communicate complex information across organisational boundaries to ensure the understanding of patient health needs, service development requirements and provision.Maintain effective communication both within and outside the clinical team to ensure that patient needs are met by the most appropriate agency.Effectively communicate verbally, in written and electronic format.Maintain contemporaneous clinical records in line with Community Division/ CYP&F / Trust clinical records policies.Carry out your duties in a way that supports the Trust values in all participation with patients, carers, work colleagues, people in other organisations and members of the public.Work within the requirements of the CYP&F CYPMHS instructions and policies.

Analytical and Judgmental SkillsBe vigilant to service needs and prioritise unpredictable issues that require sustained attention despite competing issues.Ensure that there is a clearly defined model of care and that all staff understand and can articulate how the model affects their practice.Be responsible for dealing with formal and informal complaints in line with the Trust and local procedure for managing complaints.

Planning and Organisational SkillsResponsible for the line management of the team within CYPMHS, this will include the development of clear leadership and supervision arrangements.Develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice that are appropriate to the needs of the patient group, and which are in line with the goals of the Trust.Ensure clinical standards are developed and maintained and that corrective action is taken where practice falls short of the desired standard.

Patient/Client CareManage care packages including holistic assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation of complex care packages, utilising recognised models and tools.Provide relevant clinical information, education and support children and young people, family members, carers and other relevant professionals.Work in partnership with other health & social care / multidisciplinary team colleagues, voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure that the health and socialcare needs of the service users in CYPMHS are identified.Ensure all aspects of Care are delivered to the highest possible standard.Be the primary contact for clinical issues including the coordination and facilitation of responses to concerns, incident reports and complaints and requirements forperformance information.

Responsibilities for Policy and Service DevelopmentParticipate and contribute to the management of infection control.Actively participate and contribute to CYPMHS service development and delivery.Actively participate and contribute to the national clinical networks.Actively promote the clear articulation of MCTs core values within CYPMHSAssist with the development and implementation of local CYPMHS policies for the delivery of services in line with relevant NHS Quality Network standards, ensuring that they state what is expected of staff and the standard of service to be delivered to patients.Ensure the implementation of agreed clinical governance and assurance processes are embedded within the team.In conjunction with the Clinical Service Manager and Head of Operations identify practice development initiatives and take responsibility for their effective implementation.

Responsibilities for FinanceEnsure systems are in place to regularly monitor the budget within area of responsibility.Predict and report on trends/potential deficits to the Clinical Service Manager.Account for the delivery of a balanced budget at the end of the financial year by making effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to and ensure compliance withthe financial guidance provided within the Trust Budget Pack.

Responsibilities for the workforceTo ensure the effective management of sickness and absence, leave allocation, disciplinary investigations, complaints and local post incident reviews.Demonstrate high-level managerial and clinical decision-making skills providing a diverse range of specialist clinical care, underpinned by dence-based theory.Assume responsibility for the provision of services in the CYPMHS in the absence of the operational manager and/or Clinical Service Manager delegating assessment and provision of individual patient programmes of care according to the team members clinical skills and competency.Be responsible for ensuring an effective programme of induction for all new staff working within the defined clinical area is delivered.Ensure all staff receive effective management and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust and locally agreed standards.Maintain a high standard of safety, safeguarding the welfare of patients and staff in accordance with Trust requirements and Health and Safety legislation.Be involved in the recruitment and selection, deployment and supervision of staff within area of responsibility. Ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are available to meet the changing needs of the service.Ensure all staff have a personnel file which is up to date and accessible and that records within are reviewed and maintained regularly.Be responsible for ensuring robust systems are in place to monitor sickness and absence and ensure that contact is maintained with staff who are on sick leave and that staff returning from sick leave receive appropriate support and return to work interview with appropriate documentation.Be responsible for an effective system for ensuring that individual PACE plans for staff are delivered within defined area of responsibility.Participate in a regular review of own performance and agree personal objectives and development needs with Operational Manager.Actively contribute to the development and delivery of training programmes for staff.Ensure staffs within area of responsibility comply with Trust and Service Mandatory training requirements.Demonstrate an understanding of the L&OD requirements within the service and be responsible for ensuring that personal development plans, acknowledge and reflect the requirements for the model of care utilised within the post holders area of responsibility.Be responsible for ensuring that the skills and expertise of staff within area of responsibility are reviewed regularly and that deficits are addressed via appropriate training.Identify own learning needs, in consultation with your line manager, and attend relevant courses and study days to enhance personal development.Attend and actively participate in an annual PACE review.

Responsibility for Information ResourcesCollect and report statistical and other data as required for performance indicators (Trust).Ensure a timely response to requests for reports or information from line manager and others. Provide information of a high standard.Promote and facilitate quality initiatives in line with the requirements of the services agreed objectives and performance frameworks and locally agreed practice development projects.Maintain awareness of all documentation, instructions and orders and contingency plans relating to the establishment.Ensure consistency and compliance with security arrangements.

Research and DevelopmentBe responsible for aspects of clinical and service audits within the defined area of responsibility within the respective area of practice.Support team members to develop research awareness skills.Initiate, facilitate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of patient care.Assist in undertaking practice placement audits as requested by academic institutions.

Freedom to ActUphold all aspects of the Trusts policies and procedures, and any legal requirements in relation to personal and professional conduct.Carry out such other duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time across the division to ensure key priorities and objectives are delivered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical professional registration for relevant qualification (BABCP/BPS/HCPC/NMC or other relevant accrediting body)
• Management qualification OR Willing to undertake a management qualification within 12 months
• Degree qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post graduate qualification OR demonstrable evidence of study at a higher level

Desirable

• Experience in leading expansion/transformation of service/change management

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory
• Working knowledge of current community children's legislation
• Post registration experience in a senior role within children's wellbeing or complex needs services
• Line management responsibilities and experience.
• Able to demonstrate a history of leading on clinical care improvement initiative.
• Methodical approach to work with attention to detail.
• To be able to travel around the area of work

Desirable

• Experience of staff performance managements
• Recent relevant experience of leading a team and providing care in a secure setting
• Experience of working within children's wellbeing services.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Emotional resilience
• Ability to prioritise workload, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions.
• Good organisational skills, experienced in applying and implementing systems to manage workload.
• Able to manage and support staff through organisational change.
• Ability to manage own time effectively produce detailed reports/written work to a high standard and on time
• Ability to organise and plan ahead effectively.
• Ability to manage revenue budgets.
• Ability to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
• Experience of leading staff/services through significant change

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Alders, Warrington MHST/ Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre, Knowsley CYPMHS

The Alders, Warrington

Warrington/Knowsley

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• IT Literate
• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• Experience of using patient administrative systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bank

various

L34 1PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for participating as a key member of the admin service team by providing an efficient, customer-focused administrative service. This will support the clinical team(s), patients and their carers who access the services and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the work environment.

To be responsible for all areas associated with the administration of patientappointments, including paper and electronic records systems. To ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

Answering telephone calls, receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels.

Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments.

Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required.

Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed.

To participate in meetings as required. To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Generally monitor security within the building.

Report any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy.

Staff may be required to work from other bases within the organisation.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

SKILLS:

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• IT literate
• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• Experience of using patient administration systems
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work.
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Litherland Town hall/Various

Hatton Hill Road

Litherland

L21 9JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact, providing customer services for patients, carers, staff, public, internal, and external customers, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Ensuring appointments are organised and patients arrived in on time using the patient administration system to effectively utilise clinical time, including identifying and re-prioritising appointments.

Contribute to the processing of all forms of incoming and outgoing mail.

To be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload to assist in the smooth running of the clinical services.

Demonstrate working practices to new staff as part of the induction process.

Recognise and assist as part of the team with the management of medical emergencies should they arise.

To escalate any issues or problem areas to senior colleagues within the team(s) as appropriate. Complex enquiries should be escalated according to locally agreed procedures.

Observe a personal duty of care in relation to equipment/resources.

To work in a flexible manner when cover is required, to support and maintain service delivery.

Have an awareness of the Trust complaints procedure which will include defusing potential complaints or conflict and escalating appropriately as necessary.

Contribute to any changes in procedures and implement procedures for the service.

Communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome distressing situations, physical and learning disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, dementia, challenging behavior, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating. This may include requesting the services of a translator.

Provide statistical information as required for audit purposes.

All post holders will agree to Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care, addiction services and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Skills

Essential

• Standard Keyboard Skills

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• IT Literate
• Proven Experience of Word Processing, Spreadsheet & email software
• Experience of using patient administrative systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Curzon Rd Medical Centre

Curzon Road (but may vary)

Southport

PR8 6PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a point of contact, receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival, providing reception services for patients, carers, staff, public, internal, and external customers.

Sort and prioritise incoming queries in line with the written guidance.Respond to all telephone, e-mail and general enquiries ensuring that appropriate messages are emailed, or action is taken, escalating enquiries as and when required.Provide demographic details of cases when requested.Liaise with colleagues at all levels both within the team and across other agencies and in other organisations to request and compile health information in a timely manner.Responsibility for arranging clinics, booking appointments and associated data entry including the retrieval and maintenance of electronic patient records.Responsibility of creating new records and discharging records on the electronic records system.Ensuring the maintenance of the referral pathway process following Service procedures including liaison with other agencies and seeking consent as necessary.Input patient sensitive/confidential information onto patient administration system ensuring accuracy, updating information as appropriate.Record accurate and timely contact notes with patients on electronic record in line with Trust record keeping policy.The post holder will propose any necessary changes of local protocols to aid service improvement, and to ensure that all standard operating procedures and guidance documents are kept up to date.Maintain appropriate supplies for the team, being responsible for all necessary ordering of supplies/ equipment.Produce statistics, documents and reports using various computerised systems as appropriate for example data relating to key performance indicators.To highlight any operational concerns regarding administrative systems so that they can be reviewed.Work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure that rotas are up to date and shared with the appropriate person.Participate in all necessary mandatory and targeted training to update skills and knowledge.Maintain comprehensive electronic health records as per standard operating procedures.Deal with all communications/correspondence confidentially as per Information Governance Policy and information sharing guidance.Supervision of other administrative support staff.To ensure the creation of new clinical records.Facilitating and contributing to meetings including booking meeting rooms, arranging refreshments, taking, and circulating notes and agendas as necessary. Meetings include but not limited to MDT meetings and service / team meetings.Support diary management as required. To work with others to plan ahead and manage diary commitments ensuring equal balance and best use of time for meeting commitments.To participate and be engaged in service improvement initiatives/ activities to enhance quality of patient care. For example, participation in task and finish groups. The post holder shall as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

Desirable

• OCR or equivalent
• Customer Service Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• IT literate
• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• Experience of using patient administration systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face Communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Ability to develop databases
• Computerised information systems

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of supervising other secretarial/administrative staff

Skills

Essential

• Keyboard / Word Processing / Data input
• Good communicator (verbal/written)
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to travel across the Trust

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowsley Resource & Recovery Centre

Warrington Road (Whiston Hospital site)

Prescot L35 5DR

L34 1PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Contribute to the teams engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, women and their families, their careers and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

Liaise with a wide range of other professionals and

Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical

Present information some of which may be contentious to women and their families/carers.

Ensure equality of access to services for all women paying particular attention to diversity issues and women from hard to reach

Attend management and professional meetings as directed by their line manager and professional

Responsible for planning and co-ordinating own day to day work load in collaboration with the needs of women and their families and the wider needs of the service.

Plan and organise case conferences, liaising with other agencies as required to meet the needs of women and their

Ensure that interventions are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner particularly where dependent on other external

Maintain a caseload of appropriate

Responsible for developing care packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation. Ensuring active involvement of women and their families

Triage referrals by assessing and advising on eligibility

Provide specialist advice to referrers/other multi-disciplinary staff in relation to the care of the client.

Participate in all aspects of safeguarding including safeguarding children to level 3 as set out in safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.

Participate in the development of a programme of education for other professional groups working in perinatal/maternity services

Participate in programmes of audit and research within the team and implement the findings.

Contribute to professional clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided.

Participate in the development of Mental Health; responsible for care of own equipment

Where appropriate handles or processes cash or patients valuables

Provide clinical supervision for a number of qualified

Periodically co-ordinate the activity of the team and facilitate handover meetings.

Mentor students allocated to the

Maintain up to date client records in a timely and accurate

Ensure that statutory training associated with the post is

Participate in own clinical supervision and PDR.

Management and Personal Development

Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for women and their families, working to the principles of the functions policy implementation guidelines and practice in line with the standards and values set out in them.

Contribute to the development of standards for the perinatal mental health service

Aim to uphold the principles and approach of CPA, whether people are formally in CPA or

Work co-operatively with staff colleagues including accepting staff recent assessment of the client, if the client is transferred to them, in order to minimise the disruption to the client.

Ensure a duty of care to your patients and clients, who are entitled to receive safe and competent care. The womans wishes, feelings, values and beliefs should be taken into consideration as well as the views of the people close to

Take personal accountability for your own practice. This means that you are answerable for your actions and omissions, regardless of advice or directions from another professional.

Ensure that you remain professionally competent by participating in your own and others clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Able to produce well written and concise clinical Assessments
• Able to produce robust risk assessments/safety plans.
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy and analysis of data/willingness to train in such.
• Ability to manage own time.
• Ability to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of time.

Desirable

• Skills in the delivery of perinatal based interventions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with an appropriate professional body (i.e. Registered Mental Health Nurse)

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism.
• Already trained to Level 3 in safeguarding children and young people.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with families presenting with Mental Health Needs.

Desirable

• At least 2 years post registration experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge in perinatal mental health/willingness to undertake training
• Knowledge in attachment and infant mental health or willingness to undertake training
• Skills and experience in undertaking mental health assessments/undertaking assessment autonomously.
• An understanding of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience of working in a multi disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Experience of managing a busy caseload/workload of service users with a range of mental health problems.
• Experience of student mentorship.

Desirable

• Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes.
• Previous experience of working in a perinatal mental health service

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Investment Centre

375 Stanley Road

Bootle

L20 3EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user referrals and models of care.

Participate in case supervision to monitor clinical standards of service user care and documentation.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping in accordance with professional and Trust standards.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate in the referral process, including the assessment of patients in accordance with the agreed care pathway and the completion of quality reports, where appropriate.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as care co-ordinator, as required.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

2) MANAGERIAL

Deputise for the Operational Manager, as required.

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Operational Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices and procedures, as appropriate.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff

Participate the teams emergency self-harm rota requirement based on service needs

Assist in the management and coordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area

Ensure the principles of clinical governance are incorporated in service delivery in maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards

Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. This may include liaison with the home office for restricted service users

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery

Provide effective leadership within the designated team

Provide statistical information as required

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement, as required, adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devised Agency regulations

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents at team level in accordance with Trust policy

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews, as required

Coordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues to respective managers, where necessary

Provide relevant staff with the necessary management supervision regarding the coordination and delegation of duties to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained

Ensure that the practice of the clinical area adheres to the Trusts policies and procedures

Participate in managerial supervision

Appropriate participation in managing performance of staff, as required

Appropriate participation in managing attendance of staff, as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification - RMN / Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• NMP Qualification
• Completed course/module research methods

Experience

Essential

• Significant evidence of post registration experience, in relevant service areas.
• Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups.
• Understanding of Adult safeguarding issues
• Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience, of presentations at local, regional, national level.
• Experience of providing supervision to others, and experience in a leadership role.
• Competent in using databases and spread sheets

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates ability and Knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians

Desirable

• Evidence continued leadership development

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
• Maintained development of clinical leadership skills.
• Undertaken a leadership programme.
• Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources

Desirable

• Evidence continued leadership development

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southport General and Formby Hospital

Town Lane Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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