Main area: Boston Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Job ref: 274-11222-AI-A
Employer: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Boston Crisis & Home Treatment Team, Department of Psychiatry, Pilgrim Hospital
Town: Boston
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 08:00
Job overview
Boston Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team (CRHT) are welcoming applications from experienced Support Workers with a passion for making a difference to the lives of those experiencing acute mental health crises. The team provides a swift response to people in the acute phase of mental illness, providing both assessment and treatment in the community, for Boston, Skegness, Spalding and the surrounding areas. At Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT), we strive for excellence through service improvement to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to providing the highest standard of care, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a flexible attitude towards change. The team provides acute care to service users 7 days per week, 365 days per year over a 24-hour period, covered via long days including weekends. If you are looking to develop your career in this exciting and challenging area, and place the Trust values at the heart of your practice, we want to hear from you! In return, you will have the opportunity to be part of an excellent and developing service, in a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team. We offer regular supervision and continued professional development as well as an excellent benefits package. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of care plans and care packages to services users experiencing severe mental illness and/or mental health problems within a defined locality. The post holder will work under the supervision of Community Psychiatric Nurses/Social Workers/Occupational Therapists, and will be managed by the Team Coordinator. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within the policies, protocols, and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. To liaise with the Community Psychiatric Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi-disciplinary mental health team. To be prepared to work on own initiative as necessary and report to Community Psychiatric Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist. Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs. Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care. Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with Trust policy. Participate regularly in clinical supervision sessions. Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes. Attend in-service training and other study/refresher days to meet individual, statutory and service needs. Participate in performance reviews. To work flexibly across a 7-day-a-week service. Facilitate and participate in recreational and physical activities in the provision of health and social care to service users. Person specification
Qualifications
Cavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards resourced by LPFT NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent NVQ 3 in Promoting Independence or equivalent or working towards achievement Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent Experience
Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting Knowledge of risk assessment principles Experience in providing support for people in the community Experience of working with people with mental health needs Skills
Effective communication with service users, other members of the team, and outside agencies A patient and empathic approach. Clear and accurate clinical note keeping Quick decision-making skills and the ability to liaise and consult with colleagues if required Plan and organise their day and ensure that their whereabouts are known Special Requirements
Ability to travel around the county independently 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.
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Boston Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team (CRHT) are welcoming applications from experienced Support Workers with a passion for making a difference to the lives of those experiencing acute mental health crises. The team provides a swift response to people in the acute phase of mental illness, providing both assessment and treatment in the community, for Boston, Skegness, Spalding and the surrounding areas. At Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT), we strive for excellence through service improvement to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to providing the highest standard of care, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a flexible attitude towards change. The team provides acute care to service users 7 days per week, 365 days per year over a 24-hour period, covered via long days including weekends. If you are looking to develop your career in this exciting and challenging area, and place the Trust values at the heart of your practice, we want to hear from you! In return, you will have the opportunity to be part of an excellent and developing service, in a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team. We offer regular supervision and continued professional development as well as an excellent benefits package. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of care plans and care packages to services users experiencing severe mental illness and/or mental health problems within a defined locality. The post holder will work under the supervision of Community Psychiatric Nurses/Social Workers/Occupational Therapists, and will be managed by the Team Coordinator. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within the policies, protocols, and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. To liaise with the Community Psychiatric Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi-disciplinary mental health team. To be prepared to work on own initiative as necessary and report to Community Psychiatric Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist. Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs. Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care. Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with Trust policy. Participate regularly in clinical supervision sessions. Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes. Attend in-service training and other study/refresher days to meet individual, statutory and service needs. Participate in performance reviews. To work flexibly across a 7-day-a-week service. Facilitate and participate in recreational and physical activities in the provision of health and social care to service users. Person specification
Qualifications
Cavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards resourced by LPFT NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent NVQ 3 in Promoting Independence or equivalent or working towards achievement Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent Experience
Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting Knowledge of risk assessment principles Experience in providing support for people in the community Experience of working with people with mental health needs Skills
Effective communication with service users, other members of the team, and outside agencies A patient and empathic approach. Clear and accurate clinical note keeping Quick decision-making skills and the ability to liaise and consult with colleagues if required Plan and organise their day and ensure that their whereabouts are known Special Requirements
Ability to travel around the county independently 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.
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