Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/SW)

Employer
West London NHS Trust
Location
Southall
Salary
£40,701 to £48,054 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Closing date
17 May 2024
We are seeking passionate and creative clinicians to join our friendly and experienced team. You will be working alongside colleagues as part of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively in the assessment and planning of care and interventions to individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis.This is an exciting opportunity to work in our diverse community, to work holistically with service users and their loved ones and to make a positive difference to individuals' lives.We are seeking to recruit a dynamic clinical practitioner either a Nurse, Social Worker (SW) or Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with a caseload of service users and their networks, supporting them on their recovery journey.You will be joining a forward thinking team and service that continues to strive to provide outstanding holistic and safe care in collaboration with the Community and Recovery Mental Health Services (CARMHS). You will have supervision and ongoing professional development with opportunities for training in specialist First Episode Psychosis interventions and skills.This is a fulltime post (WTE 1.0) working Monday to Friday, 9-5 hours. Based at Ealing Early Intervention Service, Cherington House, Cherington Road, Hanwell.Main duties of the jobThe role of the Early Intervention Service MH Practitioner is to work in partnership with At Risk mental state (ARMS) and First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) service users wrapping care and treatment around hope and aspirations informing their care and recovery plans. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively in the assessment and planning of care and support to individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis and manage a caseload.The postholder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with a sound background of working in a community mental health setting, of working flexibly and promoting the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers. They will have an understanding of the evidence based clinical interventions for this particular care group - including psycho-education, physical health and wellbeing support and risk minimisation planning.West London NHS Trust offer the following benefits to staff and more:Free counsellingFlexible workingCareer breaksAnnual leave buying / selling schemeTusker Car Lease SchemeCycle2Work schemeDiscounted gym membershipChildcare vouchers.Health Service staff discountsAbout usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is 426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialQualified RMN/OT/SW with current professional registrationEvidence of relevant continuous professional developmentDesirableCBT qualificationFamily Interventions QualificationExperienceEssentialPost-qualification experience in mental health working with individuals with acute and complex needsExperience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines.Working in partnership with other agenciesDesirableWorking with people with psychosisExperience of working in a community settingCAMHS and/or CYP experienceCare co-ordination and care planning within CPA in the community.At Risk Mental State (ARMS) servicesKnowledgeEssentialSpecialist knowledge of mental health disorders as well as their relationship to physical disordersMental health issues within diverse communitiesThe Early Intervention in Psychosis model, ethos and practiceSafeguarding policies and procedureEvidence -based interventions for First Episode Psychosis including psychological treatmentsCare Programme Approach principlesUnderstand the principles of recovery and their application to risk management, positive risk taking and strength-based approaches to care delivery.Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options.SkillsEssentialAbility to manage own caseload and time effectively revising and adjusting priorities as required according to the needs of individual patients and the service.Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when requiredWork using own initiative, flexibility, and practising self-awarenessAbility to frequently work under pressure, to meet deadlines and manage risk in the dynamic clinical working environment.Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate guidance from senior colleagues.Higher level communication skills, both written and oralOther RequirementsEssentialCommitment to Equality Diversity and InclusionAble to use peer and group supervision creativelyAbility to be reflective and apply constructive criticism to professional developmentSickness (or attendance) record that is acceptable to the TrustDesirableLived experience of mental health issuesCar owner / driverEmployer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressEarly Intervention ServiceCherington HouseSouthallUB2 4AUAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.222-LS-CARMHS-311-G Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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