Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.

To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and staying well.

To independently manage an OT clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, demonstrating clinical professional judgement and liaising closely with team manager where relevant.

Communication

To establish and maintain effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, occupational therapy colleagues and other agencies.

To communicate with people in a manner consistent with their culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.

To work as a member of the inter-professional team, attending meetings and contributing to decisions with regard to the care and treatment of service users.

Documentation

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

To provide specialist occupational therapy reports on a regular basis in line with professional guidance and relevant clinical pathways.

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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration to practice in the UK
• Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice

Desirable

• Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment
• Apple registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development
• Experience of individual and groupwork
• Experience of participating in a service development project

Desirable

• Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Knowledge and Skills - Communication

Essential

• Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
• Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation

Knowledge and Skills - Health, Safety & Security

Essential

• Ability to work in a way that minimises risks to health, safety & security of self, service user & members of the public
• Ability to monitor work areas & practices to maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment.

Knowledge and Skills - Quality

Essential

• Applied knowledge of current national legislation, policies & guidelines relevant to clinical area
• Good personal management skills in order to manage a clinical caseload & varied workload
• Ability to work effectively within a team and understanding of the importance of collaborative working in the delivery of good quality services

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a senior social worker within the Trusts wider Perinatal Mental Health Team. The Team is being expanded as the Trust has been successful in bidding in 2018/19 to Wave 2 of NHS Englands Perinatal Mental Health Community Services Development Fund, to improve perinatal service provision across South West London.

• To contribute to the Perinatal model for assessment and treatment within the Perinatal Mental Health Team- working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing individual, group and family work to clients where appropriate.
• Promote mental health wellbeing and physical outcome;
• Promote stability in education and work;
• Reduce episodes of crisis;
• Manage risk within team, Directorate and Trust structures;
• Work to relevant professional and ethical guidelines, and within the framework of Directorate and Trust policies and procedures.
• Contribute to screening and outcome measures in clinically meaningful ways to demonstrate treatment effectiveness and seek feedback about user experiences.

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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

Essential

• CQSW and Degree in social work or DIPSW
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• AMHP
• Psychotherapy training

Experience

Essential

• At least 4 years post qualifying
• Experience of CAMHS and/or Adult Mental health service
• Demonstrable experience of working with families in a variety of community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Working with people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and anti-discriminatory/equal opportunity practice
• Experience at providing training, educational opportunities to service users and other professional groups

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• An understanding and utility of' Mental Health Act 1983 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Care Act 2014 Children Act 1989 Children and Social Work Act 2017
• Skills in risk assessment and management

Desirable

• Evidence of policy/protocol development
• Previous experience of working with child protection experience

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist occupational therapy service within the Forensic step-down service for service users with complex mental health needs and forensic histories.

To deliver evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy assessments, interventions and outcome measures, informed by the Model of Human Occupation and recovery-focused principles.

To manage a defined caseload, delivering interventions flexibly across a range of community and clinical settings.

To contribute to delegated occupational therapy and multidisciplinary projects within the service, with support from senior staff.

To act as Disability Champion, promoting equality, accessibility and inclusion, and supporting the team to meet disability equality standards.

To provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to junior occupational therapy staff, support staff and students on placement.

To work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary community team, liaising effectively with inpatient services, community services and external agencies to support coordinated care.

To contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making through attendance at relevant meetings, including CPA reviews, risk management meetings and tribunals where appropriate.

To contribute to multi-agency working, including participation in MAPPA processes where required.

To work within relevant legal frameworks, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, as appropriate to the role.

To respond flexibly to clinical demands, including prioritising urgent referrals and working jointly with colleagues as required to meet service user needs.

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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health/ forensic practice

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of individual and group interventions
• Experience of maintaining a continual professional development portfolio
• Experience of participating in a service development initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working people with mental health needs and /or forensic population
• Experience of supervising junior staff or students
• Completion of preceptorship
• Experience of using mental health services as a service user, or carer, relative, friend of a service user.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to develop therapeutic relationships with complex service users
• Strong written communication and report writing skills
• Ability to reflect on and critically evaluate own practice
• Ability to build effective clinical relationships across multi- disciplinary and multi-agency teams

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield Hospital

Tooting

SW17 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Following an assessment, to provide practical and recovery focused support to service users and carers as described in their care plan.
• Working with care coordinators or lead clinicians to provide clearly defined recovery focused interventions, in line with care packages.
• To attend and actively participate in team meetings/care plan review meeting and team training as appropriate.
• To positively promote and support independent living for service users in the community by maintaining extensive knowledge and links with the community resources and actively supporting service users to access them.
• To develop a rapport with service users based upon professional support and collaboration but within appropriate boundaries.
• To provide regular and practical support to service users and carers to maintain dignity and independence.
• To enable service users to acquire daily living skills: living ordinary lives (e.g. shopping and cooking).
• To help service users to gain access to resources to include benefits and welfare rights.
• To help service users to access information on health promotion.
• To help service users with gaining skills in accessing physical health services and monitoring their health needs in the community.
• To help identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the clients progress, level of functioning and mental state and updating the care coordinator or other staff involved in the care of the client.

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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

Essential

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent (with minimum of 5 A-E qualifications which must include Maths and English)
• Achieved NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent plus post qualifications or further study/training to diploma level or NVQ level 4 in Mental Health and/or WLMHT Assistant Practitioner Course OR Equivalent level of experience
• Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from Education, training and experience.
• Care Certificate ( to be completed within 6 months of starting the role) .

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate competency in specific clinical skills relating to role.
• Computer qualifications or experience/skills.
• Degree, higher diploma or equivalent in Nursing, Psychology, counselling or Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of mental health and/or learning disability services or demonstrable interest in mental health and/or learning disability either paid or voluntary.
• To be knowledgeable, have understanding about the factors that cause/impact on mental health in learning disability clientele and interventions.
• Experience of developing relationships with a wide variety of people and organisations
• Proven ability to recognise and manage risk.
• Ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision, understanding where clinical input is needed .

Desirable

• Personal experience of mental health problems and use of Mental Health Services
• Experience of working as a Recovery Support Worker
• Previous experience of working in Health or Social Care settings in paid or voluntary position.
• Demonstrate knowledge/understanding of: a) Awareness of the Mental Health Act and its use in practice or relevant legislation that pertains to Learning disabilities b) equivalent Health or Social Care legislation appropriate to service area

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an acceptable level of oral & written, literacy and numeracy.
• Good level computer literacy
• Evidence of interpersonal skills and an ability to form therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate at all levels in a non- judgemental way.
• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to distress, disturbance and unpredictability.

Desirable

• Knowledge of benefits/employment systems
• Understanding of NHS Recovery Approach

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Balham Health Centre

120 - 124 Bedford Hill

London

SW12 9HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Corporate

Achieve a defined set of health and social care performance targets, in accordance with contractual requirements and the performance framework for NHSI, the Care Quality Commission, and other relevant statutory and professional bodies.

In conjunction with the Nursing Directorate, the post holder will advise Senior Managers and Clinical Directors on professional and practice issues. Under the direction of the Nursing Directorate, the post holder will lead on the provision of professional advice to colleagues at all levels across the Trust in relation to specific clinical matters and practice

Promote, through personal actions, support for the Trusts key policies on Equality and Diversity, and use of the recovery-orientated approach for people with mental health needs.

Service Improvement

Be responsible for assisting in the development of services to ensure that needs are assessed, standards of quality and performance are set, implemented, monitored and evaluated for all parts of the service.

Accountable for implementation and leading on service development actions that arise in this context, taking account of the needs of the relevant local communities, striving at all times to promote personalised care, wellbeing, safety and social inclusion and to ensure that service users and carers are actively included in the development of services.

Staff Leadership and Management

Be responsible for a workforce of multi-disciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff and in doing so role model and provide effective leadership and management to all staff and promote an effective team ethos.

Promote high-performance standards both individually and as a team in the achievement of the Trusts objectives and priorities.

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If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.

Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Clinical - must hold a valid Registration with a professional body.
• Educated to Masters Degree(MSc)level qualification or professional/clinical equivalent
• Recent management related training or senior managerial professional qualification

Desirable

• Significant management and or leadership training

Experience

Essential

• In depth current post registration clinical experience within a wide range of clinical specialities
• Extensive knowledge and expertise across a number of areas e.g. clinical, infection control, nutrition, safeguarding
• Significant professional leadership, especially professional development, clinical governance and supervision and appraisal
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams in a health environment

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement projects

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of best practice in inpatient and community care settings and the benefits and challenges of joint working between social services and health
• Ability to demonstrate budget management skills including financial planning and management of CIPs
• Evidence of managing high-risk situations effectively
• To have the ability to deliver complex and difficult messages in a manner that is clear and delivered in line with the Trst Values
• Knowledge of Human Resources and Workforce policy and procedure that supports the development and the performance of their team

Desirable

• Experience of effective redesign and improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of workforce developments in clinical settings /operational services

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy across Turner ward providing assessment and implementing specialist SLT treatment and programmes of care, writing reports, reflecting specialist knowledge.

To independently manage, triage and prioritize own complex caseload providing a highly specialist SLT assessment, formulation, diagnosis, intervention and advice based on evidence-based practice

To use specialist knowledge to screen all new referrals where appropriate with the multi-disciplinary team, and allocate priority for intervention, based on client need.

To independently assess people with complex mental health needs, LD needs or ASD needs within the unit using a range of standardized and non-standardized assessments and other assessment tools, together with advanced analytical clinical reasoning skills to form a baseline measure or differential diagnosis from which to plan intervention.

To assess clients using clinical/technical skills including listening, phonetic transcription and analysis, linguistic profiling based on linguistic models of development, social communication analysis, use of AAC such as signing and use of electronic communication aids such as switches/IT support and a range of formal and psychological assessment tools.

To demonstrate acute observational skills in working with clients with profound and multiple learning disabilities who display subtle communication.

To use a holistic, client centred approach, gathering and synthesising information from other professionals and relatives/carers, in order to ensure that intervention packages are best suited to patient, relatives and place of delivery

To develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment plans for individuals and groups using expertise to create innovative ways of working where appropriate, to promote and maximise individual potential as well as to plan for and advise others regarding the management of clients with communication and/or feeding/swallowing difficulties within the context of an MDT and in consultation with patients and relatives

To frequently be required to make complex clinical decisions taking into account conflicting priorities of airway protection, quality of life, nutritional compromise and client autonomy

To liaise with other team specialists and professional groups to refer clients for further investigation and/or second opinion as required.

To manage the emotional consequences of working with people who have distressing, degenerative conditions alongside serious mental health conditions and be aware of the needs, demands and pressures on their relatives and carers

To provide second opinions and advice to clients, carers and colleagues as well as other SLTs, based on expertise and clinical specialism regarding the diagnosis, treatment, management and care of clients with communication or feeding and swallowing difficulties.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Diploma / Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• Registered with Health Professions Council
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant in depth postgraduate study or qualification at a level equivalent to a Masters where it exists e.g. dysphagia

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years post dysphagia training experience of managing clients with dysphagia needs.
• Experience of working in a range of mental health settings including with learning disabilities and/ or forensic mental health
• Experience of working as part of a SLT team and/or multi disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other SALTs

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• In depth knowledge of management and treatment of communication difficulties and dysphagia in individuals with serious mental health conditions
• Ability to teach specific SLT treatment packages, and theory to patients / carers / professionals/ others
• To be competent in handling the mental, emotional and psycho social aspects of working in acute in-patient units.
• To be familiar with relevant legislation relating to the care of people with serious mental health conditions
• Understand the impact of communication breakdown on the client's emotional wellbeing, mental health, functional ability, life chances, family dynamics and social and educational inclusion

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

To assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.

To undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, referring unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or stepping-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include conducting individual guided self-help interventions, facilitating psycho-educational groups and workshops, and providing information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

To educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.

To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

To attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.

To work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

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Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)
• And Equivalent, e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
• Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree
• Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Evidence of working in the local community

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care
• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Ability to write clear and effective reports and letters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Advanced communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Hollyfield House

22 Hollyfield Rd

Surbiton

KT5 9AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain a clear understanding of the patients with learning disabilities and/or ASD who have been placed in secure and specialist services throughout the SLP partnership by acting as a point of contact to attend CPAs, assertively manage discharge pathways and reduce risk of delayed discharge.

To participate in monitoring and reviewing of patients who are in conditions of medium and low security within the SLP as well as out of area. The post holder will be expected to ensure timely and personalised pathways in the least restrictive care/support settings, in line with the persons recovery goals whilst building on their strengths.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate their ability to carry out comprehensive social care needs assessments, liaising closely with other health providers, placement providers and other key stakeholders.

To support and develop step down pathways, with personalised packages of care which support and build on peoples strengths and secure timely discharges.

To work with the Community Care Coordinators to facilitate transfer from out of borough service provision, liaising with local health care and commissioning teams, negotiating between different directorates.

As part of your care co-ordinator/social supervision role you will be expected to hold a case load.

The post holder must be a dedicated, organised and experienced practitioner with previous experience of working in the forensic services would be desirable. They must be able to communicate well with a range of people utilising a collaborative approach, and with a strong interest in delivering more personalised outcomes for people with highly complex needs.

The post holder must be adept at prioritising the activities that will provide the most efficient, effective and safe step down or discharge pathway and escalate any conditions that will prevent this from happening

The post holder will be responsible for the development and monitoring of the assigned care pathway quality and improvement plans, alongside the development of project specific policies and procedures with other senior members of the MDT.

The post holder, in conjunction with the management team, will ensure all service systems are embedded and sustainable (this will include audit and evidence-based care).

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications

If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.

Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualifying experience as a social worker
• Experience of working autonomously within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs
• Experience of working with people with LD and ASD needs
• Ongoing evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working with service users in forensic services
• Experience of working with adults with substance misuse or dual diagnosis
• Demonstrate experience or skills to develop a positive leadership for social work profession in a MDT setting, as well as across wider Trust

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification Social Work, educated to masters level, or have other relevant experience
• Registered with Social Work England

Desirable

• AMHP training
• BIA training

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of social work practice in severe and enduring mental illness and/or forensic setting
• Specialist knowledge of social work practice when working with service-user who have complex needs because of having LD and ASD needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of current mental health legislation and associated guidance
• Knowledge of counselling skills, group skills, cognitive skills, and behavioural skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels in both Social Services and Health
• Ability to work with considerable autonomy as a solo social worker in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Specialist clinical skills in relation to engaging with people with mental disorder who have committed an offence.
• Providing consultation with regards to the management of people with LD and ASD.
• Teaching skills including training others

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care

are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support:

• Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers.
• Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations.
• Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all
• incidents following trust policy.

Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their social context, knowledge of the service users own experience and clinical judgment.

Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way.

Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of always maintaining the service users respect and dignity and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of research based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
• Significant relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience as a preceptor / mentor

Desirable

• Experience of Interagency working
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in the community

Training and Qualfiications

Essential

• Registered mental health/learning disability nurse (current NMC registration) or equivalent professional qualification
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Master's degree

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
• Skills in clinical assessment/baseline mental health assessment
• Skills in risk assessment and risk management and crisis management
• Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.

Desirable

• IT skills
• Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Maddison Centre

140 Church Rd

Teddington

TW11 8QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist CBT assessments of clients referred to the early intervention service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and semi-structured interviews.

To design and implement plans for the formal CBT treatment and/or management of a clients problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.

To be responsible for implementing a range of individual, family and group interventions based upon evidence of treatment efficacy, and which rely primarily upon CBT models.

To evaluate and make decisions about CBT treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic CBT models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To engage in the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team. To provide specialist CBT advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

To contribute directly and indirectly to a CBT based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on CBT approaches to aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications

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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner (or eligible and seeking accreditation)
• Post graduate Diploma/Masters in CBT
• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, clinical/counselling psychology

Desirable

• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Family Interventions for Psychosis
• Post graduate diploma/certificate in CBT for psychosis

Exprience

Essential

• Experience of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly CBT
• Experience of providing individual CBT treatments and in facilitating therapeutic/psycho-educational groups
• Experience of working in secondary mental health care in the NHS
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Experience in establishing diagnosis/psychological formulation

Desirable

• Experience of using evidence based psychological interventions for treatment of psychosis
• Experience of working in Early Intervention or with people who have experienced an episode of psychosis
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working and the ethos and model of EIS

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Skilled in the use of CBT assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Advanced practitioner skills in CBT
• Knowledge of assessment for CBT
• Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care
• Skills in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology

Desirable

• High-level knowledge in the assessment and evaluation of the psychological therapies for first episode psychosis

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

The Wilson Hospital

Cranmer Rd

Mitcham

CR4 4TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support:

Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations.

Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.

Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their social context, knowledge of the service users own experience and clinical judgment.

Supporting and supervising junior staff to develop the management of care needs through: Initial data collection, Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress, Feedback and discussion

Producing reports and in-care reviews. Devising a plan of care and interventions in partnership with service user, carer and MDT.

Coordinating junior staff and the wider care team in providing hands-on care to service users and evaluating processes of care delivered. This will include: Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way.

Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service users respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.

Ensuring the monitoring and recording service user clinical observations are undertaken, such as physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that does not fulfil the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment. Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant post qualification experience in Acute Mental Health
• Experience of providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these
• Experience of working in a community multidisciplinary team setting and ability to undertake home visits / attend various clinical sites as required
• Experience of working with service users presenting with a range of mental illnesses including those in crisis.

Desirable

• Experience of managing and supervising other staff
• Experience of recruitment and selection of staff

Education and Qualification

Essential

• RMN Mentorship for Contemporary Practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of employment legislation Experience of managing and supervising other staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and use of the relevant NICE guidelines and of evidence based interventions.
• Knowledge of Trust business and how it support s patient care
• Good understanding of the Children's Act.

Desirable

• Brief Solution Focused Therapy
• Coaching

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

The Wilson Hospital

Cranmer Rd

Mitcham

CR4 4TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

To take blood samples from patients ensuring consent is obtained before undertaking the procedure.

Ensure that blood samples are analysed using the PocHi and where required sent to the laboratory within specified time scales.

Managing blood results and take actions needed when results are outside normal parameters, following policy and national guidance.

To escalate concerns around service users physical health to the GP, MDT, and onsite pharmacist.

To escalate any concerns regarding IT failure and or the running of the clinic.

Managing clozapine applications like ZTAS and reporting issues to IT or managers when systems fail.

Ensure venipuncture is undertaken safely and in line with Infection Control Procedures.

Assess the general wellbeing of patients attending the clinic and discuss any concerns with relevant practitioners including pharmacy.

Provide physical and mental health monitoring and interventions in line with NICE guidelines such as ECGs.

Maintain regular contact with the pharmacy dept ensuring they are aware of patients who have not attended clinic.

Ensure that the clinic is fully stocked with the necessary forms, consumables, sundries and equipment.

Take responsibility for checking the cleaning, of all equipment and medications used in the clinic.

Ensure all equipment is safe and in working order.

Ensure that service users and carers are treated with dignity and respect.

To provide teaching and training to student nurses allocated to the Community Team.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications

If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.

Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness.

Desirable

• Phlebotomy training
• Previous experience of working with service users on Clozapine

Education and Qualification

Essential

• RMN (current NMC registration)
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Research and audit 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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Livingston House

2 Queen's Rd

Teddington

TW11 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures.
• To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• To undertake the administrative duties and record keeping associated with the care of patients.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the Ward and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To carry a mobile smart phone during working hours provided and paid for by the Trust and be contactable by members of the team and other colleagues by phone and email.
• To work flexibly and creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting informed risk taking and anti-discriminatory practice.
• To communicate clearly and effectively with staff of all major disciplines concerned with provision of mental health care.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2)/AC approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager (ACD), which will include consultation, in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical degree.
• Full GMC registration
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
• Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
• Approved Clinician (AC) status

Desirable

• MRCPsych, or equivalent. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
• Qualifications in change management and service development skills
• Other higher degrees or further training relevant to the post.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty

Essential

• Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
• A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification

AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT:

Essential

• Engage in continuing professional development, and join a Peer Group to gain approval for CPD done.
• Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit, quality improvement, and working with colleagues in the liaison psychiatry team, the acute trust, and managers. Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.

Desirable

• Experience of service planning and development
• Experience of working with third sector partners

AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT: RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
• Higher degree in research Completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination
• Publication in a peer reviewed journal

TEACHING:

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Lavender Ward, Trinity Building

Springfield Hospital

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures.
• To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• To undertake the administrative duties and record keeping associated with the care of patients.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the Ward and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To carry a mobile smart phone during working hours provided and paid for by the Trust and be contactable by members of the team and other colleagues by phone and email.
• To work flexibly and creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting informed risk taking and anti-discriminatory practice.
• To communicate clearly and effectively with staff of all major disciplines concerned with provision of mental health care.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2)/AC approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager (ACD), which will include consultation, in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• MRCPsych, or equivalent
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
• Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
• Qualifications in change management and service development skills

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
• A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification

Audit & Management

Essential

• Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
• A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification

Audit Management

Essential

• Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
• Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.

Desirable

• Experience of service planning and development
• Experience of working with third sector partners

Research & Publications

Essential

• Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies

Desirable

• Higher degree in research
• Completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination
• Publication in a peer reviewed journal

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield Hospital - Ward 1 P.I.C.U.

15 Springfield Drive

London, Tooting

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies programme. The post-holder will work within the service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

The training post will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post-holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.

The post-holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL

1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

2. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.

3. Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face-to-face, telephone or via other media.

6. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.

7. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

8. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

9. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

10. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision-making.

11. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

12. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process

13. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.

TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

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

2. Apply learning from the training programme in practice.

3. Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.

4. Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.

5. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.

6. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and clinical practice.

PROFESSIONAL

1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

2. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

3. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems.

4. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

5. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

6. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

7. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

GENERAL

1. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

2. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

3. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

4. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

5. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

6. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in an employed or formal volunteer helping role with people with psychological, interpersonal or social problems. Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Able to write clear reports and letters.

Desirable

• Work or volunteer experience with people who have experienced a mental health problem. Experience of working in Primary Care Services. Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. Ability to manage own caseload and time.

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of ability to study successfully at postgraduate level.

Desirable

• Psychology or other health or social science related undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Professional training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.

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

Richmond Borough Mind

Address

Richmond Wellbeing Service

St Johns Health Centre

Oak Lane

Twickenham

TW1 3PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rbmind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)