CPN Band 6 Assertive Outreach Team

Job summary
To work in conjunction with the Multi Disciplinary Team to provide an evidenced based Assertive Outreach Service which delivers diverse community care packages to Service Users experiencing long term mental health problems.These service users may be experiencing serious problems in daily living, employment, interpersonal relationships, housing, social and leisure activities.They may have chaotic lifestyles, have precarious housing tenure and may be at greater risk of psychiatric hospitalisation.

Main duties of the job
Will manage a defined caseload under supervision from the clinical lead within the Community Mental health Team, undertaking risk assessment, intervention and appropriate escalation regards to presenting risk to senior team members and/or external agencies.? Working as active member of the team undertaking the further assessment needs of patients flagged as requiring assertive engagement with patients in community as well as within their home environment.? Contribute to the team management of the Duty system? To share responsibility within the relevant multidisciplinary team for the management of referrals and waiting list according to CMHT Policies.? To assume the role as a lead professional/Care Co-ordinator for patients under their care? Take the lead role in the development of a collaborative and patient centred care plan? To ensure that each patient in care receives an individual assessment and a regularly updated care plan which is formulated in collaboration with the patient.? To ensure that information regarding the patients needs and progress are communicated promptly and accurately to other people involved in their care, having due regard for confidentiality.

About us
Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values.

Job responsibilities
The main challenge of this post is to provide therapeutic care and treatment to service users with complex health and social care issues who find it difficult to engage with traditional psychiatric servicesThe post holder will be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive local service within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and have close links into the Complex Rehabilitation Team to support the step up and step down of service users.Will work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners and those within the local community to develop services to meet the mental health needs of the community.The post holder will employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise and actively seeking advice and collaboration with issues which may not be readily within their sphere of competence.As a senior registered practitioner they are professionally and legally accountable under their identified code of professional practice.

Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 are met and that patients rights under the Acts are upheld. Regularly review own caseload in caseload management with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of service. To share responsibility with your supervisor in receiving clinical and line management supervision in accordance with the Trust Policies. Deliver supervision and facilitate Personal Development Conversations (PDC) with more junior members of staff. Participate in own PDC process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution. Provide clinical supervision and accountability as designated by the Service manager. Provide guidance and advice to colleague in supporting care delivery and developing plans of care in the wider team. Liaise with other organisations to support the care plan developed for the patient for their wider holistic needs. Responsible for the delivery of core interventions and WRAP plans, and where appropriate specialist interventions. Implement Outcome measures as per trust guidelines as is reportable for service review needs. Ensure the therapies provided should be appropriate to meet the specific needs of the individual based on their diagnosis, Life stage and abilities. The post holder will promote health education in accordance with the trust making every contact count and based upon individuals holistic assessments. Ensure that patients on their caseload have up to date safety plans in place, completed in collaboration and shared where appropriate across the health community. Work in conjunction with current Mental health framework processes, assuring that clinical systems are in place for individuals on their caseload The post holder will be responsible for assuring individuals on their caseload have a personalised plan of care that is formulated, with agreed outcomes associated with current evidence.

Person Specification
Essential

• NMC - RMN Registration
• Commitment to undertake continuing personal development
• Experience of working within mental health services
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of continued development or training
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge and skills in risk assessment, needs assessment and care planning for both service users and carers
• Professional approach

Desirable

• Post graduate training relevant to Mental Health
• Experience of working in community settings
• Knowledge of NHS issues and current policies and practices in mental health
• Evidence of managing change and supporting service development
• Awareness of local and national influences on service provision for secondary mental health service users

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).