Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see personal specification for details of required experience and qualifications. The clinical area provides considerable opportunity for personal and professional development.

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Person Specification

Previous Experience

Essential

• - experience of working with people with mental health problems within a health or social care setting
• oExperience of planning and running therapeutic groups and sessions.

Desirable

• oAwareness of OT models eg MOHO

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oEffective skills in a range of activities Eg. gardening, art, cooking, crafts, reminiscence, exercise, music, relaxation
• oAbility to plan and lead practical and discussion groups independently.

Knowledge/Awareness/ Understanding

Essential

• oAn experience of working with health care professionals
• oknowledge of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, psychosis
• oAn understanding of risk assessment and risk management

Desirable

• oAwareness of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its significance for service users and impact on clinical practice

Education

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4+ or A-C
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience and/or training

Desirable

• Training in the specific activities relevant to client group e.g. Cookery, Art/craft, IT, Health & Fitness, DJing.

Other Essential Factors

Essential

• oProfessional manner towards clients and colleagues
• oPhysical ability to participate in breakaway and PMVA training

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Devon Ward, Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

3.1.1 To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate.

3.1.2 To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions (e.g., cognitive-behavioural) appropriate to the clients presenting problem.

3.1.3 To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals within IILT Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team, social services and other health services to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients.

3.1.4 To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients.

3.1.5 To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multiprofessional IILT Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings.

3.1.6 To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services.

3.1.7 To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC.
• Completion of further post-doctoral post-qualification specialist training including: (1) In-house one-year CPD programme for newly qualified psychologists or equivalent and (2) Training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologists

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological assessment) and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including experience of neurorehabilitation and/or neuropsychological assessment settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups with neurological disorders, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Completion of substantial post-doctoral post-qualification supervised clinical experience.
• Experience and interest in working with people with neurological disorders
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment (neuropsychological assessment), intervention and management.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting.
• multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice.

Desirable

• Interest and ability to contribute to service development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Islington Outlook Centre

133 St John's Way

London

N19 3RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Practitioner, Professional registration as RNMH/AHP/Occupation Therapist
• Must be currently registered with appropriate professional body
• Evidence of on-going CPD in portfolio
• Post registration experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Clinical Assessment Skills/Experience
• Communication & MDT Working
• Risk Management
• Care Coordination

Desirable

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or other relevant Allied Health Professional with current professional registration.
• Must maintain current registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work England and comply with professional standards.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills.
• Minimum of two years post qualification experience working within community or secondary mental health services with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness
• Experience undertaking comprehensive mental health, risk and biopsychosocial assessments and developing recovery-focused care plans
• Experience managing a complex caseload and coordinating care across multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers and professionals and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience assessing and managing clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and mental health crises.

Desirable

Essential

• Relevant post-registration qualification in psychosocial interventions, CBT-informed practice, family interventions or leadership.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands and respond accordingly
• Evidence of specialist mental health training relevant to community practice.
• Experience delivering training, supervision or presentations.

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and maintaining quality.
• Experience within Intensive Outreach, Crisis Resolution, Home Treatment, Assertive Outreach or Community Mental Health Teams.
• Experience of Dialog+, Mental Capacity Assessments and Safeguarding Investigations.
• Experience working with highly complex or hard-to-engage service users.

Attributes

Essential

• Communication & Partnership Working
• Knowledge of Legislation & Policy
• Leadership & Service Development

Desirable

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Safeguarding procedures.
• Experience supporting students, junior staff or support workers and contributing to service improvement.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

St Anne Road

London

N15 3TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people referred to the service.
• Formulate and implement treatment and care plans using evidence-based approaches.
• Deliver a range of therapeutic interventions to children, young people, carers, families and groups.
• Develop, implement and review Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Undertake Functional Behaviour Assessments and behavioural formulations.
• Provide specialist PBS consultation, advice and guidance to professionals.
• Assess and manage clinical and safeguarding risks.
• Act as Care Coordinator where appropriate.
• Contribute to CPA reviews and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Support transitions to Adult Mental Health Services where required.
• Undertake medication monitoring and psychoeducation clinics alongside medical colleagues.
• Communicate clinical information sensitively to children, families and professionals.
• Support the management of challenging behaviour presentations.
• Participate in CAMHS duty and urgent response systems.
• Champion SEND principles and inclusive practice across Barnet CAMHS

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Experience in CAMHS

Essential

• Prior CAMHS Experence
• 1st Degree qualification
• Experence in mental health

Desirable

• Masters degree
• PBS trained

Personal Statement

Essential

• struture of personal statement

Experience

Essential

• PBS trained
• Transferrable skills
• Past Service improvement involved in

Desirable

• CAMHS experence

Responses in Interview

Essential

• structured responses to questions
• examples sited
• Reflection

Desirable

• CAMHS experence

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet CAMHS, Holly Oak

Edgware Commuity Hospital

Barnet

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.***

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Professional registration as RNMH
• Must be currently registered with appropriate professional body
• Evidence of on-going CPD in portfolio

Desirable

• RNMH - over 1 year experience as RNMH

Previous Experience

Desirable

• Post registration experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of multiagency/professional working.
• Working experience as RMN in community mental health
• Minimum of one year post qualification experience as RMN

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of evidence-based assessments and interventions.
• Able to deal with difficult situations e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• High quality record keeping Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills.

Attributes

Essential

• Honest, trustworthy and reliable, friendly, approachable.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands and respond accordingly

Desirable

• to have a flexible and creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and maintaining quality.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lucas House

305-309 Fore Street

Edmonton

N9 0PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialist Community Forensic LD Team or CLDP currently covers the five London boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey, and aims to provide both assertive pre-discharge (transition management) and high levels of multi-disciplinary community forensic after-care for restricted or unrestricted learning-disabled patients discharged from secure care.

Additionally, the post holder will be expected to undertake assessments of LD patients referred to the North London Forensic Service for risk assessment or advice, and will attend professionals multiciliary meetings with generic community teams that refer services users to them. The referrals come from mainly from generic community teams.

The post holder will also be expected to join the NLFS consultant group in assessing new external referrals to the service, averaging 9 per year. This includes face-to-face assessments and also joining the Forensic Risk Advice Panel.

The post holder will be expected to support the Trusts Clinical Governance Framework for monitoring and improving standards of care through taking part in activities for improving quality and safety, assisting with NHS PSIRF process, identifying and managing risks within the service, as well as maintaining his or her own continuing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Open Dialogue Training
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Information Technology Experience & Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

• Experience in data gathering and management

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North London Forensic Service

Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for providing expert care in OT, in accordance with the HCPC codes of professional conduct

To provide expert, autonomous and highly specialist OT clinical practice within a multi-disciplinary Team to include:

Initial assessment and formulation using a range of mental health or other specialist tools

When required to do so making appropriate judgements about own caseload

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in negotiation with service users, carers and other services, considering the needs of a diverse community

Undertaking OT specific assessment and interventions

Apply a range of therapeutic modalities, using evidence-based interventions in accordance with the requirements of care pathways

Contributing to multidisciplinary team decisions at the point of discharge and or transfer of the service user

To participate in and provide a specialist OT perspective to multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or Sports science
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Completed specialist training such as KUF, care certificate or similar

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience of using IT and digital tool
• Demonstrating ability to work flexibly
• Experience of undertaking specialist clinical assessment in the acute mental health field
• Experience of running groups and individual session

Desirable

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and support junior staff in effective time management

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to communicate in written form
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Bilingual

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate West Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specific clinical and managerial responsibilities of the post-holder will be as follows:

To provide advice and support to local GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practices. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training, as appropriate.

To provide consultant input and clinical leadership to the local Intensive Outreach pathway within the Core Community Mental Health Teams.

To assist with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, Dialog+ care planning, management plans, risk assessments, safety plans (Formerly crisis plans), and self-help plans as required for these patients referred to the team.

As necessary to provide direct clinical assessments of patients and to provide follow-up as appropriate.

To assist in the prioritization (triage) of new referrals to the service.

To maintain effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients and their carers.

To work flexibly within timetabled working hours, so that urgent clinical matters can be prioritized.

To carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.

To play a key role in implementing improved linkage between primary and secondary care services.

To liaise and work closely with local NHS Talking Therapies (Formerly IAPT services for anxiety and depression (also provided by NLFT) and other primary care providers in order to provide a joined up primary care mental health service.

To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teams

To provide clinical input, where necessary, to multi-disciplinary case conferencing around difficult patients being managed solely in primary care.

To engage with local service user participation models.

To participate in management activities and governance processes related to the Core Teams, including audits and quality improvement projects.

To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Open Dialogue Training
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Information Technology Experience & Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

• Experience in data gathering and management

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springwell Centre

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, for full details of responsibilities***

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registrations

Essential

• First degree (2:1 or higher) in psychology or other relevant subject and excellent academic record

Desirable

• Masters degree qualification in mental health research or other relevant social science
• Training in Good Clinical Practice

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Essential IT skills (i.e. MS Office)
• An ability to maintain accurate records, collect clinical data and produce reports
• Self-motivation, the ability to work on own initiative, as well as work to deadlines

Desirable

• Skills in using research data software e.g. NVivo or SPSS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working with adults with moderate to severe mental disorders and of recruiting participants with anxiety, depression or trauma into research studies
• Experience of conducting interviews in a research or clinical context, using standardized, patient-reported outcome measures
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities (through personal, work or other experience)
• Good understanding of quantitative research data

Desirable

• Working with diverse groups of people

General

Essential

• To be flexible and willing to work as part of a team as well as work remotely when required
• Strong desire to work with people with anxiety, depression and trauma and their carers to facilitate research recruitment

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camden and Islington Early Intervention in Psychosis Services

4 Greenland Road, London

London

NW1 0AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medication management including handling controlled drugs

Managing a complex caseload

Individual and group interventions to support assessment and treatment

Collaborative care planning using Dialog +

Completing cognitive assessments

Physical health monitoring

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDip/BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

Desirable

• Phlebotomy

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrently Registered with appropriate professional body

Desirable

• Evidence of further relevant post qualification training
• Practice Assessor training

Experience

Essential

• oPost registration experience as a Mental Health nurse preferably in a mental health setting working with older adults with functional and organic mental health needs.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Older Adults
• Experience of carrying out assessments independently including risk assessment and mental capacity assessment
• Experience of Care Coordination
• Experience of carrying out individual work and group work

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to work independently and autonomously.

Skills

Essential

• Effective Medication Management skills

Skills

Essential

• Developing care plans with individuals and carers

Desirable

• Experience of using Dialog + and co-producing care plans

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to undertake comprehensive risk assessment and implement risk management plans.

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to network, collaborate and liaise with other agencies.

Skills

Essential

• oEffective Physical health monitoring skills and knowledge of when to escalate concerns

personal qualities

Essential

• oHighly committed to teamwork
• oAbility to appreciate and apply continuous improvement strategies in practice.

Desirable

• Motivated to learn to enhance knowledge and continuously develop 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.

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hawthorn Recovery Unit, Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway

ENFIELD

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage an established caseload of patients with SMI, many of whom use medication.

To contribute to the management of non-SMI clients in collaboration with colleagues from psychological therapies service streams and other staff groups working in the team.

To act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for the clients of the Locality Team treated on a Community Treatment Order (CTO, S17A MHA) under your PCN.

To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures.

To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work.

To supervise and facilitate learning to medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care.

To participate in the Enfield consultant psychiatrist on-call rota (1:32).

To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team.

To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.

As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Open Dialogue Training
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Information Technology Experience & Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

• Experience in data gathering and management

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

305-309 Fore Street

Lucas House, Edmonton

Enfield

N9 0PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert***

Person Specification

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a health or social care setting
• Experience of liaising with other agencies

Desirable

• oknowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislation's such as Safe Guiding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005

Educational

Essential

• PG Dip Mental Health or NVQ Level IV in care or equivalent OR Two years (minimum) working experience in a mental health setting

Desirable

• Related Health or Social Care qualification
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to and in line with the development of recovery worker role.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
• Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers
• Is able to provide practical support with daily living activities

Desirable

• Group facilitation 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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haringey Crisis Prevention House

75 Fortis Green

London

N2 9JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The clinician will complete a full biopsychosocial assessment and crisis plan working closely with the MDT to clincially formulate the young persons needs to understand triggers and perpetuating factors that can cause the crisis presentation.

The clinician will work in partnership with the young person and their carers along with all involved in the young persons professionals network to coordinate care to formulate safe discharge plans.

The clinician will utilise a range of therapeutic skills to engage a young person in accordance with their needs and keep the young person at the center of any decision making when signposting young person to additional service to support in treatment and recovery and build resilience and reduce risk behaviours

Person Specification

Qualifications/Registration

Essential

• Qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with registration with relevant professional body with a core profession (clinical/counselling psychology, psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy social work, nursing, occupational therapy - NMC/Relevant training on safeguarding and child protection.

Desirable

• oTraining in one of the main therapeutic modalities. oCurrent experience of line management of Band 5 oCAMHS experience and evidence of leading a change initiative which improved patient care. oWorking within Mental Health Service as a Band 5 oExperience of working with CAMHS crisis acute services in the community

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS. oWorking knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional, and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks.Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown.oAwareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS oKnowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to children and adolescents including safeguarding children and young people, child protection procedures and policies.

Desirable

• experience of working within community CAMHS, previous working in acute and inpatient settings, experience of line management , training within a therapeutic modality

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience and KoExperience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care, and in-patient settings oPrevious experience of working in CAMHS, with proven track record of working with children, young people and their families offering assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk. oExperience of case load management. oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.nowledge

Desirable

• oExperience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines. oExperience of working in a culturally diverse area. oExperience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oCommitment to equal opportunities. oSelf-motivated, assertive, and flexible

Other requirements

Essential

• oEssential car driver oWillingness to drive for work purposes

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital, Chase Building

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Actively participating in multi-disciplinary team discussions to identify the needs of patients that will enable sustainable discharge.
• Working directly with patients to establish details of their network of care.
• To communicate with a range of key stakeholders to establish early care planning meetings.

• To keep the Discharge Coordinator and wider Flow team/system informed of key information related to discharge planning.
• To support other members of the team in ensuring key information is recorded in the EPR and the Patient Flow Tool.
• To have an awareness and understanding of the Mental Health Act (1983) and the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• To follow all Trust policy relevant to patient care within the roles scope of practice.
• To be able to work and travel across a geographical area.

This job description is written as an indication of the nature and scope of duties and responsibilities. Additional competencies may be required to fulfil the needs of specific areas and client groups. It is not intended as a fully descriptive list and does not include specific skills or therapeutic interventions that may be required of the specialist service area. The job- holder will be expected to carry out other duties assigned by the team, which are appropriate to the grade and the training program.

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Mental Health Practice or NVQ level 3 or 4 in Mental Health or Evidence of extensive and current paid experience of working with patients with serious mental illness.

Desirable

• Experience of or willing to undertake training in de-escalation or breakaway techniques.

Skills and Ablities

Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic about working with people living with serious mental illness in an acute setting.
• Digital competence: Outlook, Word, data entry in EPR systems and excel plus internet search capability.
• Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills.

Experince and Knowledge

Essential

• To be knowledgeable about mental illness and preferred treatment methods and interventions.
• To demonstrate an understanding and/or practical experience of care planning.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with serious mental illness and their carers.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute inpatient setting.

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Division Adult Mental Health

Dennis Scott Unit , Edgware Community Hospital,

Burnt Oak Broadway

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership to the Collaborative, working alongside the Programme Director and the Medical Director for CYPMHS.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical governance, quality oversight, and harmonisation of pathways across partner organisations.
• Lead the NCL Community CYPMHS Clinical Network, enabling crossprovider clinical collaboration and reducing unwarranted variation.
• Provide expert clinical input into transformation priorities, commissioning discussions, and systemwide planning.
• Represent the Clinical Voice of the Collaborative across the NCL Integrated Care Board (ICB), Local Authorities, and wider system forums.
• Maintain 0.2 WTE direct clinical activity within CAP, ensuring continued clinical practice and direct alignment with frontline CYPMHS services.
• Strengthen coproduction with children, young people, families, and the voluntary and community sector.
• The role is part of NLFTs commitment to supporting NCL system working through a clinically led, governancedriven, evidencebased approach to collaborative delivery.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to shape the future of Community CYPMHS across NCL, influence system transformation, and make a significant impact on clinical outcomes and equity for children and young people across the region.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent qualification or Educated to Doctorate Level
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start dateOR Be a Clinician registered with a recognised Clinical Professional Body
• Further professional qualification
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC/NMC/HPC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Open Dialogue Training
• Additional clinical qualification

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge child and adolescent mental health Substantial clinical practice and leadership in children and young people's mental health services.
• Excellent clinical skills using biopsycho-social perspective and wide CYP mental health clinical knowledge.
• Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Desirable

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Cross- LentaSpace (Primary Base for Provider Collaborative Leadership)

180/186 Kings Cross Road

London

WC1X 9DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate safeguarding assurance tools in line with current legislation, CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs), and NHS England standards in Enfield working closely across the 5 Care groups.

Design and maintain audit frameworks to monitor compliance with relevant Pan London safeguarding guidance, policies and procedures, and locally agreed protocols.

Lead and deliver a comprehensive safeguarding audit programme, including key areas such as chaperoning, sexual safety, and the management of allegations against Persons in a Position of Trust (PIPOT).

Undertake thematic reviews, deep dives, and produce organisational learning reports to support continuous improvement.

Analyse audit findings to identify trends, lessons learned, and areas of risk, ensuring clear, evidence-based recommendations are made to strengthen practice and governance.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Safeguarding specialist training

Desirable

• Leadership / Management qualification or development.

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of advising on safeguarding legal framework and safeguarding policies
• Experience in multi-agency review processes
• Experience of leading, managing and developing staff.
• Experience of working with complex safeguarding cases.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to professionally collaborative and foster working relationships with internal and external partners

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crown Lane Clinic

Southgate

London

N14 5SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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