Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Clinical Practitioner to join our Rough Sleeping and Mental Health Project team.
The RAMHP team is a Southwest London & St Georges Mental Health (SWLSTG) service that aims to improve the mental health of people sleeping rough in the five boroughs which make up SWLSTG. The team has close operational working links with other advocacy and support services in the non-profit sector and enhances, fills gaps, builds bridges between services, and helps existing services work together more effectively so that homeless people are rapidly identified, assessed, supported, and directed so that their recovery is sustained. RAMHP is designed to complement, strengthen, and enhance existing provision.
This post is funded by NHS England's Longer Term Plan funding stream. The RAMHP project fits the priorities for the Greater London Authority's action plan for homelessness by working to: Minimise the flow of new rough sleepers onto the streets Ensure that no one new to the streets sleeps rough for a second night Ensure no one returns to sleep on the streets of London Tackle rough sleeping by non-UK nationals Improve partnership working around enforcement Improve outcomes for people discharged from hospital or prison Meet the physical and mental health needs of rough sleepers Improve access to mental health services Ensure the availability of appropriate accommodation, including emergency accommodation Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with people who are rough sleepers experiencing mental health problems who may have co-occurring alcohol and drug problems. They will provide assessment and link in with other advocacy and support services in the non-profit sector as well as helping existing services to work together effectively so that homeless people are identified, assessed, supported, and directed so their recovery is sustained.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, an aptitude for managing multiple demands and effective time management techniques whilst remaining calm under pressure. A positive outlook and ability to motivate others is also desirable.
You would need to have excellent communication skills, be proactive, able to work autonomously and in complex environments. Interested candidates would be expected to think creatively and innovatively. You will also be flexible, responsive, and organised, with an interest in developing services and participating in service modernisation.
Agile and flexible working:
As one of the few Trusts in London, we are proud to offer flexible and agile working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role, you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 09:00 to 17:00, giving you the very best of good work-life balance.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history, and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti-racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development, and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Job responsibilities
To act as duty for the team on a regular basis overseeing referrals and managing the team's response to requests for urgent assessment. To promote and develop multi-disciplinary working within the team ensuring that respect is fostered between the disciplines. To manage a caseload of rough sleepers with complex needs as agreed with line manager and within the service acceptance criteria. To conduct assessment, liaison, and brief intervention, ensuring that lines of communication are effective and regular reviews are in place. To keep accurate up-to-date records of all contacts with service users and communications with other professionals involved in their care ensuring that electronic records are updated regularly and distributed as appropriate. To maintain and develop collaborative working relationships with service providers from a wide range of agencies. To develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on a comprehensive assessment using a range of psychosocial and clinical approaches. To establish joint and/or co-working practice for clients with other team members and/or external service providers as appropriate. To fully participate in the assessment and care of rough sleepers with mental health needs, implementing appropriate interventions with them and their carers, based on up-to-date theory, the practice model of the service, and relevant other guidance. To undertake risk assessments with team members and health professionals from other agencies, recording and sharing information as necessary and within confidentiality guidelines, in a manner which is timely to ensure the safety of the service user and others. To visit rough sleepers in an environment that suits them, on the street, day centre, work, and recreational centres (as appropriate) to engage and encourage participation in treatment and in all aspects of daily living. To liaise closely and attend meetings and ensure colleagues from voluntary organisations are invited and attend relevant meetings. All parts of the system are communicating. To joint work with team members and colleagues from statutory/non-statutory agencies, either through direct client contact or in a clinical consultation capacity. To provide information to assist service users in making informed choices regarding opportunities and services available to them and to assist them in accessing the required services, support, and entitlement. To involve families and carers in treatment plans where appropriate and with the service user's consent. This may require direct family interventions. Ensuring services are provided within guidance of Children and Carers Act. To attend and fully participate in own regular clinical and case management. Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
Relevant clinical qualification (RMN, Dip SW, CQSW, OT, Clinical Psychology) Active registration with relevant clinical body Evidence of post qualification clinical training, regular updating and ongoing development of role and skills Evidence of continual professional development Mentorship Training or equivalent Desirable
Higher Education qualification in Community Mental Health Recognized post graduate qualifications in care of the adult with mental health problems Experience
Essential
At least 4 years experience in a field of Mental Health, 2 years of which must be band 6 or equivalent Experience of working in a multi-professional team Understanding of the skills needed to supervise members of a multi-disciplinary team plus experience of supervising professional staff (this might include trainees) Working with rough sleepers and/or people with co-occurring mental health, alcohol & drug problems Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Ability to undertake bio-psychosocial assessments in a professional and sensitive manner, using advanced clinical reasoning Ability to communicate with service users and colleagues across agencies effectively Ability to communicate complex and nuanced information both verbally and in writing Ability to negotiate and lead across professional boundaries 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Clinical Practitioner to join our Rough Sleeping and Mental Health Project team.
The RAMHP team is a Southwest London & St Georges Mental Health (SWLSTG) service that aims to improve the mental health of people sleeping rough in the five boroughs which make up SWLSTG. The team has close operational working links with other advocacy and support services in the non-profit sector and enhances, fills gaps, builds bridges between services, and helps existing services work together more effectively so that homeless people are rapidly identified, assessed, supported, and directed so that their recovery is sustained. RAMHP is designed to complement, strengthen, and enhance existing provision.
This post is funded by NHS England's Longer Term Plan funding stream. The RAMHP project fits the priorities for the Greater London Authority's action plan for homelessness by working to: Minimise the flow of new rough sleepers onto the streets Ensure that no one new to the streets sleeps rough for a second night Ensure no one returns to sleep on the streets of London Tackle rough sleeping by non-UK nationals Improve partnership working around enforcement Improve outcomes for people discharged from hospital or prison Meet the physical and mental health needs of rough sleepers Improve access to mental health services Ensure the availability of appropriate accommodation, including emergency accommodation Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with people who are rough sleepers experiencing mental health problems who may have co-occurring alcohol and drug problems. They will provide assessment and link in with other advocacy and support services in the non-profit sector as well as helping existing services to work together effectively so that homeless people are identified, assessed, supported, and directed so their recovery is sustained.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, an aptitude for managing multiple demands and effective time management techniques whilst remaining calm under pressure. A positive outlook and ability to motivate others is also desirable.
You would need to have excellent communication skills, be proactive, able to work autonomously and in complex environments. Interested candidates would be expected to think creatively and innovatively. You will also be flexible, responsive, and organised, with an interest in developing services and participating in service modernisation.
Agile and flexible working:
As one of the few Trusts in London, we are proud to offer flexible and agile working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role, you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 09:00 to 17:00, giving you the very best of good work-life balance.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history, and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti-racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development, and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Job responsibilities
To act as duty for the team on a regular basis overseeing referrals and managing the team's response to requests for urgent assessment. To promote and develop multi-disciplinary working within the team ensuring that respect is fostered between the disciplines. To manage a caseload of rough sleepers with complex needs as agreed with line manager and within the service acceptance criteria. To conduct assessment, liaison, and brief intervention, ensuring that lines of communication are effective and regular reviews are in place. To keep accurate up-to-date records of all contacts with service users and communications with other professionals involved in their care ensuring that electronic records are updated regularly and distributed as appropriate. To maintain and develop collaborative working relationships with service providers from a wide range of agencies. To develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on a comprehensive assessment using a range of psychosocial and clinical approaches. To establish joint and/or co-working practice for clients with other team members and/or external service providers as appropriate. To fully participate in the assessment and care of rough sleepers with mental health needs, implementing appropriate interventions with them and their carers, based on up-to-date theory, the practice model of the service, and relevant other guidance. To undertake risk assessments with team members and health professionals from other agencies, recording and sharing information as necessary and within confidentiality guidelines, in a manner which is timely to ensure the safety of the service user and others. To visit rough sleepers in an environment that suits them, on the street, day centre, work, and recreational centres (as appropriate) to engage and encourage participation in treatment and in all aspects of daily living. To liaise closely and attend meetings and ensure colleagues from voluntary organisations are invited and attend relevant meetings. All parts of the system are communicating. To joint work with team members and colleagues from statutory/non-statutory agencies, either through direct client contact or in a clinical consultation capacity. To provide information to assist service users in making informed choices regarding opportunities and services available to them and to assist them in accessing the required services, support, and entitlement. To involve families and carers in treatment plans where appropriate and with the service user's consent. This may require direct family interventions. Ensuring services are provided within guidance of Children and Carers Act. To attend and fully participate in own regular clinical and case management. Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
Relevant clinical qualification (RMN, Dip SW, CQSW, OT, Clinical Psychology) Active registration with relevant clinical body Evidence of post qualification clinical training, regular updating and ongoing development of role and skills Evidence of continual professional development Mentorship Training or equivalent Desirable
Higher Education qualification in Community Mental Health Recognized post graduate qualifications in care of the adult with mental health problems Experience
Essential
At least 4 years experience in a field of Mental Health, 2 years of which must be band 6 or equivalent Experience of working in a multi-professional team Understanding of the skills needed to supervise members of a multi-disciplinary team plus experience of supervising professional staff (this might include trainees) Working with rough sleepers and/or people with co-occurring mental health, alcohol & drug problems Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Ability to undertake bio-psychosocial assessments in a professional and sensitive manner, using advanced clinical reasoning Ability to communicate with service users and colleagues across agencies effectively Ability to communicate complex and nuanced information both verbally and in writing Ability to negotiate and lead across professional boundaries 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
