Clinical Practitioner

• To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
• To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).
• To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

• Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
• To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.
• To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota.
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification)

• Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
• To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
• To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
• To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• BAND 6:
• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within
• long term conditions, primary care
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
• Experience of working
• holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing
• BAND 6:
• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
• BAND 6:
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Experience of carer services/ issues/
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
• BAND 6:
• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
• BAND 6:
• RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
• Expected to work towards Practice Educator

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
• BAND 6:
• Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Motivated and resourceful
• Professional attitude
• BAND 6:
• Time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Professional attitude
• Leadership skills