Sanctuary Health has a permanent vacancy for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to work in Basildon.
The pay rate for this permanent Mental Health Practitioner job is £30,401 to £37,267 per annum.
Job Summary:
- You will work as a member of the MDT in providing high quality, evidence-based , holistic assessments and care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies.
- You will work within a fast paced urgent community care pathway offering an urgent and crisis response to those experiencing mental distress within the community. You will work with non-statutory and statutory services to support people while in crisis.
- You will conduct initial CPA assessments, agree formulation of need and develop collaborative care plans underpinned by NICE Guidance delivering a range of interventions based upon individual needs. Assessments and interventions can take place in patient's homes, team bases, hospital and other community settings or via tele-coaching and through the use of assisted technology and on-line forums. The successful candidate will be working within the North East Essex area conducting assessments and interventions over a twenty-four-hour period.
- As required by your manager, you will have responsibility for the day to day supervision and management of lower banded staff within your team locality. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
- You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, patients, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7- day a week service over a twenty four hour period.
- In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Main Duties:
- Provide and oversee the management and care of patients.
- Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation / records on all service users in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policy.
- Oversee the conduct / contribute to the assessment process, as well as the observation and ongoing assessment, providing accurate and timely feedback.
- Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the patients environment.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business.
- Report and document incidents as required.
- Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings.
- Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy.
Benefits:
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum of £971 and a maximum of £1,682 per annum).
Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent in mental health nursing
- NMC registration
- Experience within a similar role
Contact:
This Mental Health Practitioner job is advertised by Victor Rosado; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
