The closing date is 18th Jan 2025
Job summary
Are you ready for a brand new development opportunity? We are looking to recruit a highly skilled Mental Health Practitioner (OPMH RMN/RGN) to join us as a key member of our multi-disciplinary team working closely with Urgent Community Response to ensure that the physical and mental health needs of older adults are addressed. You will provide urgent response to older adults who are experiencing a health crisis and are living in care homes. This is a new post to reduce avoidable hospital admissions, minimise placement breakdown and reduce the use of anti-psychotic treatments. A secondment into this role would be considered for the right person. Main duties, tasks & skills required
Provide a rapid response to older adults experiencing a health crisis in care homes, delivering specialist mental health care assessment and intervention. Lead the service to provide a psychologically informed service, embedding a behavioural approach to care provision and effective communication with patients, carers, care home staff, families, and other service providers. Conduct assessment, formulation, diagnosis (for appropriately trained clinicians), and interventions, which may include the prescribing of medications. Work positively and collaboratively as an integral part of the Older People's Mental Health services, effectively liaising with multi-agency colleagues, patients, and their families. Provide clinical oversight, monitoring, and effective caseload management processes for the team covering the geography. Support delivery and oversight of the OPMH and UCR team's key performance indicators. Provide mental health education, advice, and training to clinical staff and students, ensuring education facilitated by the EHCH Quality Team. Provide education, group or 1:1 clinical supervision, and/or reflective practice for band 5 and 6 clinicians and any other appropriate staff member. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. If as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or disability, please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Appropriate relevant professional qualification (Mental Health Nurse, SW, or OT). Evidence of other development and/or training indicating a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management. Willingness to undertake Nurse-prescriber qualification or pharmacology training. Desirable
Masters or additional post-graduate qualification in dementia or related to mental health care. Quality improvement, management, research, or leadership qualification and/or training. Nurse-prescriber qualification or pharmacology training. Psychological therapy qualification or training. Experience
Essential
In-depth experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high-risk cases. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working. Significant post-qualification practitioner experience. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other agencies. Illustrated examples of service development initiated by the candidate. Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches that extend existing practices. Exposure to, understanding of, and competence in IT facilities and systems associated with service users, budgets, and management information. Evidence of experience as a supervisor, including a clear understanding and application of an effective caseload management system. Planning skills, e.g., in terms of resource allocation and funding. Understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice, and personalisation. Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development. Desirable
Previous experience of Liaison Psychiatry work, in a service which spans the adult and/or older age group. Experience of working in inpatient or community OPMH teams at Band 6 level. Experience in acute care (crisis/AMHT) at Band 6 level. Additional Criteria
Essential
Must have access to a car with a full UK driving licence. 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Shelia Gascoigne shelia.gascoigne@southernhealth.nhs.uk 07775600519 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46,148.00 to £52,809.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time Reference number
348-MNH-6910 Job locations
1 Bullspen Manor Court, Herriard Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2PH
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Job summary
Are you ready for a brand new development opportunity? We are looking to recruit a highly skilled Mental Health Practitioner (OPMH RMN/RGN) to join us as a key member of our multi-disciplinary team working closely with Urgent Community Response to ensure that the physical and mental health needs of older adults are addressed. You will provide urgent response to older adults who are experiencing a health crisis and are living in care homes. This is a new post to reduce avoidable hospital admissions, minimise placement breakdown and reduce the use of anti-psychotic treatments. A secondment into this role would be considered for the right person. Main duties, tasks & skills required
Provide a rapid response to older adults experiencing a health crisis in care homes, delivering specialist mental health care assessment and intervention. Lead the service to provide a psychologically informed service, embedding a behavioural approach to care provision and effective communication with patients, carers, care home staff, families, and other service providers. Conduct assessment, formulation, diagnosis (for appropriately trained clinicians), and interventions, which may include the prescribing of medications. Work positively and collaboratively as an integral part of the Older People's Mental Health services, effectively liaising with multi-agency colleagues, patients, and their families. Provide clinical oversight, monitoring, and effective caseload management processes for the team covering the geography. Support delivery and oversight of the OPMH and UCR team's key performance indicators. Provide mental health education, advice, and training to clinical staff and students, ensuring education facilitated by the EHCH Quality Team. Provide education, group or 1:1 clinical supervision, and/or reflective practice for band 5 and 6 clinicians and any other appropriate staff member. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. If as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or disability, please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Appropriate relevant professional qualification (Mental Health Nurse, SW, or OT). Evidence of other development and/or training indicating a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management. Willingness to undertake Nurse-prescriber qualification or pharmacology training. Desirable
Masters or additional post-graduate qualification in dementia or related to mental health care. Quality improvement, management, research, or leadership qualification and/or training. Nurse-prescriber qualification or pharmacology training. Psychological therapy qualification or training. Experience
Essential
In-depth experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high-risk cases. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working. Significant post-qualification practitioner experience. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other agencies. Illustrated examples of service development initiated by the candidate. Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches that extend existing practices. Exposure to, understanding of, and competence in IT facilities and systems associated with service users, budgets, and management information. Evidence of experience as a supervisor, including a clear understanding and application of an effective caseload management system. Planning skills, e.g., in terms of resource allocation and funding. Understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice, and personalisation. Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development. Desirable
Previous experience of Liaison Psychiatry work, in a service which spans the adult and/or older age group. Experience of working in inpatient or community OPMH teams at Band 6 level. Experience in acute care (crisis/AMHT) at Band 6 level. Additional Criteria
Essential
Must have access to a car with a full UK driving licence. 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Shelia Gascoigne shelia.gascoigne@southernhealth.nhs.uk 07775600519 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46,148.00 to £52,809.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time Reference number
348-MNH-6910 Job locations
1 Bullspen Manor Court, Herriard Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2PH
#J-18808-Ljbffr
