We are currently looking to recruit a full time Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) to join our small and supportive Community Mental Health Team for older adults. This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team, with lots of support and CPD opportunities.
We provide patient focused, evidence-based mental health interventions and assessment for people aged 65 and above, with a range of Functional and Organic mental health illness.
We are looking for people who have a relevant NMC or HCPC registration and:
- Relevant pre-registration experience of working in mental health environments, however this is not essential.
- Previous experience and skills which can transfer into this role – good communication, organisational skills and timekeeping amongst others.
- We welcome applications from people with lived-experience of mental health challenges.
- People who are passionate about working with older people in the community experiencing mental health challenges.
The post is based at City Care Centre, Peterborough. CPFT supports agile working, with flexibility for work-life balance. Visits to the team are welcome. There is free parking nearby and a café onsite.
Main duties of the job
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
The role involves (but is not limited to):
- Providing support interventions for people with significant mental health conditions.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team with colleagues in the wider Older People’s Mental Health Team.
- Monitoring and reviewing the use of prescribed medications.
Your primary area of coverage will be Central Peterborough, but you must also remain flexible to support other parts of Peterborough as needed. Regular travel will be essential for this role. We provide a preceptorship programme and regular support and supervision.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in our community by supporting people with mental health needs, we would love to hear from you!
*DVLA have a number of reciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children’s, adult and older people’s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. To provide an ongoing assessment of the care needs, plan care in collaboration with the service user, their carers (where appropriate) and MDT colleagues. Deliver care in a safe and effective manner and ensure that needs are reviewed on a timely basis commensurate with service user needs.
2. Supporting service user medication concordance in association with MDT colleagues. This will be achieved by demonstrating a working knowledge of medications and policies commonly used in older people’s mental health services including relevant NICE guidance e.g., anti-psychotic prescribing in dementia care
3. To actively engage in partnership working in respect of the patient, carers and service development
4. To have a working knowledge of current mental health and wider legislation, in addition ensuring effective application of CPA assessment and care planning principles and effective risk assessment.
5. Contribute to the assessment, treatment, evaluation and effectiveness of treatment / care offered and review plan with multi -professional team / team manager.
6. Liaise effectively with other members of the service team, primary health care teams, residential/nursing homes, adult social care and other organisations contingent upon the client.
7. Employ specific skills to help resolve/manage problems in older persons mental health e.g. anxiety management strategies, behavioural management strategies in dementia, family support skills etc.
8. Be familiar with and observe statutory and local policies in the prescribing, custody and administration of medications in line with the Trust’s medicine management policies and procedures.
9. Maintain a high standard of written reports, records of visits/interventions, care plans recording the progress of clients in line with standards for records and record keeping
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
- RMN level 1 / RMN level 2. or HCPC registered professional with mental health training i.e. Occupational Therapist or Social worker,
- Evidence of professional development
- ENB 998 or other teaching qualification, mentorship
Experience
- Experience in acute or community mental health setting – can be part of your training.
- Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia – can be part of training
- Have a lived experience of mental health
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Time Management and prioritisation skills
- Understanding of clinical supervision
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
Other
- Positive approach to older people
- Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.
We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:
- Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
- Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
- Children’s community services in Peterborough;
- Ground-breaking research
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity .
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.
Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.
All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Michelle Clarke Job title Clinical Lead Mental Health Practitioner Email address Michelle.clarke3@cpft.nhs.uk Telephone number 0330 808 0765
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