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Memory Service and Day Unit Deputy Clinical Lead

Pennine Care NHS FTAshton-under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom

5 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Post Title : Band 6 Clinical Lead Memory / WDU

Service / Ward / Department : Mental Health Services for Older People, Etherow Building, Tameside General Hospital

Borough : Tameside & Glossop, South Division

Band & Salary Scale : 6

Hours of Work : 1 x 30.00

Permanent / Fixed Term : Permanent

Tameside Memory Clinic & Whittaker is a Screening Clinic & Day unit that provides Assessment & Diagnosis of potential Organic Illness as well as Community treatment and recovery sessions within Older People's Services for Tameside & Glossop which is situated in the Etherow Building at Tameside Hospital.

An opportunity has arisen in Older Peoples Mental Health Services at Tameside General Hospital for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Band 6 MH Practitioner.

The post holder will function as part of the MDT to assess & deliver the interventions required to support individuals through assessment and diagnosis and within the day unit offer a recovery pathway and equip them with the skills and confidence to enable a safe discharge from the service.

The post holder will be highly skilled and competent in conducting MH and diagnosis assessments, supporting through diagnosis, and developing outcome-based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence-based outcome measures.

Main Duties of the Job

Key Responsibilities of the Post :

To be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients referred specifically for assessment, diagnosis & interventions.
To be able to work across all functions within the Memory service and day unit and support patients to achieve their individually agreed goals.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement individualised programmes of care / interventions.
To assess MH need and plan therapeutic interventions.
To lead on the development of group-based interventions to aid recovery and promote social inclusion.
To facilitate the development of peer support networks as part of the discharge pathway from the service.
To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.
To support and facilitate Carer Support sessions.
To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers, and families and colleagues.
To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients as required.
To support patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation.

About Us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job Responsibilities

Key Requirements of the Person Specification :

We require an experienced person who is committed to the care of older people with Mental Health needs.

RMN, OT or equivalent training.

Substantial post-qualification experience.

Ability to provide leadership in the absence of the team manager.

Knowledge of MH legislation and guidance.

Knowledge and experience of working in an MDT.

Ability to manage and identify risks.

Skills to provide and receive clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN) with current registration, Social Worker Qualification / OT

Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete

Short Courses and experience to post-graduate diploma level.

Desirable

Registered General Nurse / Qualification related to physical health

Educated to degree level or working towards.

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Formal teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience as a mental health practitioner at Band 5 or above.

Experience of multidisciplinary working in mental health care with complex cases.

Experience of working to objectives and meeting deadlines, within a performance management framework.

Experience of supervising junior staff.

Experience of joint working with outside agencies.

Desirable

Experience of working in community settings.

Experience of managing referrals.

Knowledge

Essential

Working knowledge of current mental health legislation and guidance in relation to Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults.

Working knowledge of NICE guidance in the treatment of mental health problems.

Knowledge of mental health / risk management processes.

Be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of clients presenting with physical and mental health comorbidity issues.

Overview and knowledge of the range of interventions and services that meet the needs of all service users referred to the mental health service including those with dementia, delirium, functional illnesses, self-harm, and substance misuse.

Be competent in developing and delivering training packages.

Display a good understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to work in a high-pressure clinical environment.

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Ability to manage own emotions and those of others.

Evidence of well-developed comprehensive mental health assessment skills.

Evidence of well-developed risk assessment and management skills.

Evidence of well-developed team leadership and management skills.

Evidence of effective change management skills.

Ability to develop credibility with clinicians, practitioners, and stakeholders.

Be competent in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to inspire others and lead collaboratively.

Desirable

Experience and / or qualification in the provision of clinical supervision to junior team members.

Experience in chairing professional meetings.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.

Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Desirable

Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name : Pennine Care NHS FT

Address : Etherow Building - Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9RW

Employer's Website : J-18808-Ljbffr