Job summary

The post holder will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the operational policy. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated team. This will involve the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise with all agencies involved with the client. The post holder will be required to administer prescribed medication which includes intramuscular injections.

The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust. Responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
  • Continually delivering and maintaining high standards for a defined caseload as agreed with Line Manager.
  • Leadership, supervision and support to junior staff.
  • Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved.
  • Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement.
  • Demonstrating a professional manner in all work carried out.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely records.
  • Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area.
  • Continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

  • To be responsible for an identified community caseload, ensuring high standard of professional conduct to comply with best practice and professional accountabilities.
  • To promote a service user focused service.
  • Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team.
  • To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required.
  • Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service.
  • To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team.
  • To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendments are adhered to.
  • To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sector colleagues.
  • To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
  • Liaise with General Practice and Primary Care colleagues to promote partnership working.
  • Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

30 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-LB5165161

Job locations

Dunstable CMHT, Beacon House

5 Regent Street

Dunstable

LU6 1LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Educational/ Qualification

Essential

  • RNMH / RMNregistered by the NMC Or ? Qualified Social Worker registered by the HCPC
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Qualified Mental Health Social Work/Award/Appoi nted AMHP
  • Educated to Degree Level

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
  • Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.

Desirable

  • Previous appointment as an ASW/AMHP/Mental Health Officer

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options
  • A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
  • Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act and other social care & A/I Page 2 of 3 mental health legislation, policy & guidance
  • Ability to assess and manage complex and high risk situations effectively for the benefit of service users and carers
  • Good report writing skills and the ability to compile complex case recording a nd report presentation, including legal documents social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
  • Ability to manage and co – ordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
  • Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
  • Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
  • Decision -making and problem solving skills, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
  • Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively
  • Well -developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
  • Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
  • IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
  • Able to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
  • Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
  • Committed to equal opportunities, and equality and diversity issues
  • Anti-discriminatory & antioppressive practice
  • Committed to core social work values, able to recognise that protection is sometimes required and should be carried out in the least restrictive manner observing the human and civil rights of the individual
  • A commitment to leadership & change management

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
  • Full driving licence
  • Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives
  • Ability to work shifts and weekends when required.
Person Specification

Educational/ Qualification

Essential

  • RNMH / RMNregistered by the NMC Or ? Qualified Social Worker registered by the HCPC
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Qualified Mental Health Social Work/Award/Appoi nted AMHP
  • Educated to Degree Level

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
  • Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.

Desirable

  • Previous appointment as an ASW/AMHP/Mental Health Officer

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options
  • A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
  • Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act and other social care & A/I Page 2 of 3 mental health legislation, policy & guidance
  • Ability to assess and manage complex and high risk situations effectively for the benefit of service users and carers
  • Good report writing skills and the ability to compile complex case recording a nd report presentation, including legal documents social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
  • Ability to manage and co – ordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
  • Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
  • Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
  • Decision -making and problem solving skills, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
  • Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively
  • Well -developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
  • Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
  • IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
  • Able to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
  • Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
  • Committed to equal opportunities, and equality and diversity issues
  • Anti-discriminatory & antioppressive practice
  • Committed to core social work values, able to recognise that protection is sometimes required and should be carried out in the least restrictive manner observing the human and civil rights of the individual
  • A commitment to leadership & change management

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
  • Full driving licence
  • Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives
  • Ability to work shifts and weekends when required.

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).

Additional information

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).