Job Description
Job summaryLooking for a Fantastic Opportunity? ''Your Future Job is Here''We are looking to recruit 1 FTE full-time B6 Mental health practitioner (CPN) who hold the relevant professional qualification and registration within our Ealing Community Rehabilitation Team (psychosis pathway). We are looking for someone who is innovative, motivated and interested in a new challenge. You will be joining an enthusiastic and hardworking multi-disciplinary team, passionate about the care we deliver.The Ealing Adult Community Rehabilitation Team provides support for people with complex care needs related to psychosis and (where relevant) co-existing substance use and physical health problems. The service provides a less restrictive alternative to inpatient rehabilitation by providing intensive support for service users so that rehabilitation occurs in the community.With a multidisciplinary and whole-team approach, the emphasis is on delivering individualised and recovery-focussed care.This post also attracts a generous "golden hello" payment in the first year (Extra 10% of annual basic salary paid over 12 months once probation period has been completed) This only applies to external candidates. In all cases of Golden Hello payment, staff would be asked to re-pay a proportion of the payment made if the organisation did not retain them for a period of two years or more.Main duties of the jobWith this role comes great opportunities for development and progression, including working for a Trust who has adopted newer ways of working and free allocated parking! Please do highlight on your application should you wish to be considered for flexible working hours.This post also attracts a generous "golden hello" payment in the first year. This only applies to external candidates.About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialCurrent professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing/Social Worker/OT.Registration must be live with a professional body such as NMC or other relevant bodyEvidence of post registration training and CPD.DesirableTraining in Psychosocial Interventions or ThornFamily Therapy/Work training.Other relevant training, e.g. substance misuseExperienceEssentialExperience of working in multi-disciplinary mental health teams with clients with severe and enduring mental health problemsKnowledge of CPA processExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills.Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources.Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their familiesSkills in risk assessment and management.Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and its impact on service users and carers.Demonstrate knowledge of current legislation and guidance applicable to this client groupCan demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them.Skills in psychosocial interventionsDesirableWork with people experiencing mental health crisis.Supervision of students and junior staff.Audit and research; Teaching.Working with people who use substancesSkills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change.Basic counselling and group work skills.Dual diagnosis/substance misusePersonal QualitiesEssentialMotivatedAble to create good relationships with clients, carers, other professionals and other stakeholdersWork with service users who are difficult to engage with.ReliableDisciplinedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressEaling Community RehabEaling Community RehabLondonUB2 4SDEmployer's websitehttps://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)