Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will be a member of a team who provides comprehensive screening, assessment, co-ordination and the delivery of a high-quality mental health and dual diagnosis service for service users identified as a high user of services across the liaison pathways.
• You will help to co-ordinate the care of the service users, and assist in promoting the use of evidence-based practice through the provision of clinical advice and support; acting as a role model; and providing education and training where appropriate.
• You will aim improve engagement with a complex group of clients.
• You will need to be fully conversant with statutory and non-statutory services in Oldham
• You will promote effective liaison, working relationships and operational links as appropriate.
• You will ensure your own safe and effective delivery of care to service users.
• You will provide support, information and education to family members, carers and other professionals.
• You will provide support to facilitate multi agency case meetings to develop robust plans for the cohort of service users.
• You will try to support service users to return to their own homes wherever possible and try to avoid unnecessary admissions, presentations to emergency departments and Section 136.
• You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the Statutory and Voluntary Organisations/facilities within Oldham to be able to signpost patients to appropriate discharge support. You will link with Local Area Coordinators to maintain up to date knowledge.
• You will have an understanding of the impact of social care issues on mental health and dual diagnosis and address these issues thorough support and signposting e.g. addiction services, housing; debt counselling; supported employment; self-help groups and advocacy.
• You will contribute to the provision and facilitation of a range of interventions focusing on managing individuals recovery and increasing their chances of achieving and sustaining abstinence from alcohol. This will include a range of evidence-based interventions, support to mutual aid and peer support networks, support to develop positive community relationships and support to access other community services including the alcohol teams, housing, employment, education, and training.
• You will be expected to work flexibly to support the needs of the service.
• You will provide day to day co-ordination for frequent attenders / alcohol liaison service.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Practitioner
• Short course(s) and experience to post graduate diploma level.

Desirable

• Relevant training in specialist area of alcohol or addiction.
• Educated to degree level
• Accredited skills based training
• Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development and supervision
• Non-medical prescriber or be willing to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience across a range of acute mental health services in any specialism CYP Adults Older adults
• Demonstrate a working experience of a range of assessment tools for a range of mental health conditions
• Previous experience of working effectively with other disciplines

Desirable

• Experience of working within liaison services
• Experience of working across multiple age ranges o CYP o Adults o Older adults
• Experience in identifying and management of delirium
• Experience of supporting individuals who misuse alcohol or drugs
• Experience of delivering training / teaching to other professionals
• Experience of service development / managing change
• Significant experience of delivering evidence based interventions for alcohol and drug issues
• Significant experience of identifying clients health and social care needs in the context of an alcohol and drug issues
• Significant experience of care planning and identification of any risk issues in relation to alcohol and drug concerns.
• Significant experience of providing support to vulnerable socially excluded individuals
• Significant experience of working as part of a team in order to achieve a shared vision or goal.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of evidence based contemporary mental health practice
• Sound knowledge base of holistic risk assessment and management.
• Good understanding of the impact of physical and mental health comorbidities.
• Sound working knowledge of Mental Heath Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation and DOLS.

Desirable

• Have knowledge of the range of services available for individuals locally.
• Awareness of a range evidence based interventions
• Awareness of the value of research / audit and quality improvement
• Knowledge of physical, psychological and health effects of alcohol use and drug use and appropriate interventions
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques eg motivational interviewing
• Knowledge of brief interventions and extended interventions
• Understanding of the recovery and abstinence agenda and apply this to practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and resources available to support problem alcohol and drug users
• Knowledge of issues relating to alcohol and understanding the principles of harm minimisation
• Knowledge of the importance of mutual aid and peer support networks
• Understanding of local communities and their diverse health and wellbeing needs

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in Assessment / Care Management and planning
• Ability and skills to undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans including supporting patients who self harm or are in a neglectful state.
• Ability to undertake Bio / Psychosocial assessments across a range of patient groups and age profiles
• Ability to formulate clear discharge plans across a range of patent groups and age profiles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including patients carers and other professionals
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and manage own workload
• Good organisational, problem solving and time management skills and an ability to work under pressure
• Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development
• Have IT literacy skills
• Possess a positive attitude to change and commitment to service development
• Be able to work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of user involvement
• Leadership skills / abilities
• Ability to use IT systems across PCFT

Work Related Circymstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
• Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Forest House

Rochdale Road

Oldham Royal Hospital

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for the full job description and person specification for all details of the post.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through education, research or formal development.

Desirable

• Evidence of further relevant study in health inequalities / EDI

Experience

Essential

• Deep and broad up to date knowledge and understanding of EDI with significant senior level experience designing, delivering and evaluating effective EDI activities.
• Experience of working across a complex organisation to delivery cultural change across a range of activities projects and programmes.
• Demonstrable experience of establishing departmental objectives, plans and service standards and monitoring performance against those objectives.
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office packages including Office, excel, access, word, PowerPoint.
• Experience engaging with communities/patients/carers to listen, learn and influence change.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the NHS and wider healthcare system

Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial knowledge and understanding of the current equality legislation, including knowledge of best EDI practice.
• Knowledge of WRES; WDES and other key reporting requirements of the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable diplomacy and discretion, able to work closely with stakeholders including very senior leaders.
• Proven ability to influence and inspire at all levels and across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrable persuasion and influencing skills to foster and maintain key relationships and networks at all levels.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, with prove ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing, varying the communication style to fit the audience and engaging and inspiring people at all levels.
• Able to deal with conflicting demands and make timely decisions and actions.
• Able to gather, interpret and apply data and metrics.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Actively promoted and role modelled positive leadership behaviours, encouraging and supporting individual and team development and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• lling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care Trust HQ

225 Old Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a principal clinical/ counselling psychologist, the post-holder will

• Provide a high level of specialist expertise with complex and, or challenging cases within the secondary care adult psychological therapies service/ community pathway.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the psychological practitioners working in specialist mental health teams across boroughs , ensuring provision of a high-quality specialist psychology service to service users referred within the community pathway. This will also incorporate some operational management duties.
• Support colleagues in the management of referrals to the service and applying appropriate criteria in assessing suitability
• Contribute to the delivery of the Community Transformation work and to the implementation of defined transformation initiatives, such as addressing health inequalities and increasing access to psychological therapies and interventions for those underrepresented in psychological therapies.

Please see Job Description for more details

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS or a BPS accredited organisation. OR A post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) OR Statement of equivalence.
• Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.
• Additional further training and qualifications in a range of therapeutic models (e.g. CAT, EMDR psycho-analytic therapies)
• Additional further training in the use of specific psychometric and / or neuro-psychological assessment tools
• Training in supervision of trainee psychologist and other professionals within the MDT and other professionals within the MDT

Desirable

• MBA or other management / leadership qualification.
• Additional qualification in clinical supervision
• Additional Qualification/ training in addressing health inequalities OR digital therapies OR working with psychosis and bipolar affective difficulties

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist
• Demonstrable experience of working as a highly specialist clinical psychologist with complex and challenging adults.
• Experience of working with service users who are complex and challenging within a community and or acute care pathway
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
• Experience in developing research and development
• Experience working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and full range of settings including community, inpatients and acute care settings, primary care, residential.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary services within community and acute care pathways.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological care and treatment as an autonomous practitioner with complex and challenging service users within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan

Desirable

• Experience of teaching training and / or supervision
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience in teaching and training qualified psychological therapy and of non-psychology staff.
• Experience of the application of individual, group and family interventions in order to improve access to communities under-represented in psychological therapies.
• Experience in working through interpreters.
• Experience in undertaking line management of psychological therapies staff.

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis.
• Evidence of continual professional development as recommended by the appropriate professional body.
• Knowledge of contemporary legislation relating to the delivery of mental health and psychological services and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management.
• Knowledge of professional issues in psychology and psychological therapies.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of clinical governance and risk management policies and procedures for the maintenance and improvement of psychological services.

Desirable

• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with computing technology including spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of SPSS or other statistical software packages.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Highly developed skills and experience of working with complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a highly emotive, antagonistic or hostile atmosphere and to overcome barriers to acceptance / psychological resistance to potentially threatening information.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Highly developed skills in providing consultation to other professionals including medical staff and non-professional groups
• High level skills in providing complex clinical and professional supervision including medical staff.
• Keyboard skills and skills in using word-processing, e mail and internet software.
• Ability to work independently on a day today basis and use own initiative
• Ability to set and work towards agreed goals, reviewed regularly in management supervision.
• Commitment to quality improvement in psychological services through multi-professional evaluation and audit of psychological services.
• Ability to engage a range of professional and non - professional groups in co - production and cooperative working.
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others
• Ability to sit in constrained position for client therapy and for computer work.
• Ability to manage frequent periods of prolonged concentration in service users' sessions, meetings and during computing tasks.
• Ability to move equipment (including casefiles, self -help materials, audio -visual AFC 17/7/25 JME-236-25 Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist Band 8b equipment) between office base and other work settings.
• Ability to work face to face with (potentially aggressive) service users in isolated settings (including domiciliary visits) without other team members being nearby and in accordance with the Trust Lone Worker Policy.
• Ability to work to professional guidelines

Desirable

• Record of having published research / review academic, or professional journals and / or books.
• Agility to work flexibly across complex networks and teams, within and outside NHS structures.

Work related Circumstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Trustwide

Greater Manchester

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Service Manager will provide operational leadership for NHS Talking Therapies services, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care in line with national standards and local priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of NHS Talking Therapies services, ensuring delivery against access, waiting time and recovery targets
• Provide visible leadership to multidisciplinary teams, including Team Managers, Clinical Leads and data staff, ensuring clear accountability and performance oversight
• Work closely with the Trustwide Operational and Clinical Lead to plan, deliver and monitor service performance, identifying risks and leading corrective action where required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Integrated Care Board (ICB), commissioners, primary care and wider system partners, providing regular and accurate performance updates
• Ensure robust clinical governance arrangements are in place, including risk management, incident investigation, complaints handling, audit and compliance with Trust policies and information governance standards
• Lead service improvement and transformation programmes, supporting the development of new pathways and models of care in line with Trust and Greater Manchester priorities
• Manage designated budgets and resources, ensuring effective use of funding, identification of cost pressures and delivery of efficiency plans
• Oversee workforce management, including recruitment, retention, supervision, appraisal and staff development, ensuring a skilled and compliant workforce
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture, embedding a just culture approach and maintaining high standards of professionalism, accountability and compassion
• Analyse and interpret service data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes and experience
• Ensure compliance with NHS Talking Therapies clinical models, outcome measurement standards and national guidance
• Contribute to borough and Trust-wide strategic planning, business planning and service development
• Represent NHS Talking Therapies at local and system forums, contributing to wider mental health service development

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in health, social care, management or related field
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. management, leadership, clinical) or equivalent experience
• Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in operational management within NHS or similar healthcare setting
• Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of delivering against performance targets (e.g. access, waiting times, outcomes)
• Experience of financial and budget management
• Experience of workforce management (recruitment, appraisal, supervision, HR processes)
• Experience of working with external stakeholders (e.g. ICB, commissioners, primary care)
• Experience in NHS Talking Therapies / IAPT services
• Experience of leading service improvement or transformation programmes

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) model and national guidance
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and quality standards
• Ability to analyse and interpret performance and activity data
• Financial awareness and ability to manage resources effectively
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including presenting complex information
• Ability to build effective partnerships across services and organisations

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems (e.g. PC-MIS, PARIS or equivalent)
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements

Leadership and Special Attributes

Essential

• Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and manage teams effectively
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and changing environment
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and integrity
• Ability to lead change and support service development
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Promotes a positive and open culture aligned to a "just culture" approach

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to participate in operational rotas
• Willingness to travel across localities as required

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

NHS Oldham Talking Therapies

111 Union Street

Oldham

OL1 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

please see detailed job description and person specification. please note this role is for maternity cover for 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oRegistration with BPS

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• oSpecialist training in therapeutic work with children, young people and families.

Experience

Essential

• oAssessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist (with demonstrable experience at a specialist level).
• oExperience of working with children and young people presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a wide range of care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• oExperience of working with families and carers.
• oExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a MDT care plan
• Experience of teaching, training and / or professional and clinical supervision.

Desirable

• oExperience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• oExperience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
• oExperience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometric testing, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to work flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends

work related circumstance

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit, Fairfield Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake timely comprehensive, holistic mental health assessments using Trust Approved documents including Mental Health Review, Mental Health Risk Assessment including the formulation of risk and Wellbeing Care plan.To identify and implement effective risk management plans for patients under your care.To provide person centered wellbeing care plans for patients under your care, using SMART goals.To promote choice and service user involvement in care planning and riskmanagement.

To ensure practice is in line with social inclusion and recovery models, using a strengths based approach to care.To follow the nursing process (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate)

To understand and adhere to the Care Programme Approach.To have good knowledge around frequently used psychotropic medications including their doses, side effects and routes of administration.To be competent in the administration of intramuscular injections.To understand and adhere to the safe storage of medications, in line with TrustPolicy.To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions in accordance with NICE Guidelines, appropriate to the patients assessed needs.To provide education, advice, emotional and psychological support to patients under your care, with the aim of promoting re-enablement and recovery.To demonstrate effective communication skills when communicating withpatients, families and carers, the MDT, i.e. verbal handovers/discussions with both internal and external stakeholders, written assessments and reports, giving due regard to consent, confidentiality and Information Governance guidelines.To provide high quality accurate, contemporaneous record keeping using PARIS system, giving regarding to confidentiality, Information Governance guidelines adhering to Trust Policies.To support and work with colleagues, other MDT members and outside agenciescollaboratively and in best interests of the service user.To develop strong working relationships with the MDT and wider MDT to promote improved outcomes for patient care.To have good working knowledge of the MCA 2005 to support the assessment ofcapacity in complex situations, and support others to improve/develop their skills.To demonstrate good working knowledge of relevant legislation, i.e. MHA 1983, MCA 2005 and Care Act 2014.To provide leadership support to junior members of the team, i.e. Band 5 Nurses, Community Support Workers and Student Nurses. To contribute effectively to team discussions around patient care.To demonstrate good teamwork, taking accountability for decisions and actions taken.

Sharing skills and knowledge with the team to support their development.Ensure high quality of care, using the 6Cs of nursing, Trust Values and adhering to Trust Policies and procedures.To recognise own limitations and seek appropriate support when required.To ensure all carers are offered Carer Assessments.To identify, report and investigate concerns under Safeguarding Adultsprocedures.To complete Social Circumstances Reports for detained patients where their detention is being reviewed at Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current registration with appropriate regulatory body (e.g. NMC)
• Completion of Preceptorship

Desirable

• Qualification in psychologic therapeutic interventions
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of relevant post registration practice
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience of working with people with a range of severe and complex mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision of other staff
• Experience of working within a Community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions in the management of behaviour of individuals with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of a range of screening and assessment tools and interventions utilised to support individuals with severe and complex mental health problems
• Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding adults procedures and practice
• Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Care Act
• Comprehensive understanding of roles and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach
• Understanding of key national and local policies and drivers in relation to adult mental health service

Desirable

• Knowledge of local authority and CCG commissioning processes

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to undertake the care coordinator role
• Evidence of ability to provide specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment / management and be accountable for decision making
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage own emotions and deal with others in highly stressful situations
• Ability to engage with and provide therapeutic interventions for this client group and carers
• Ability to prepare, record and complete relevant care records and reports to a professional standard
• Evidence of ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload, prioritise own time and work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate and delegate the work of junior staff
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
• IT Skills

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Horton House

Southlink Business Park, Hamilton Street

Oldham

OL1 4DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for you to give examples of how you meet each of the essential and where possible desirable criteria. Please use your supporting information section to write your examples.

Sponsorship cannot be provided for this role. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering cleaning services
• Experience following COSHH and health and safety procedures
• Experience carrying out cleaning services in line with colour coding

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning services in a healthcare environment
• Experience working to the NHS national cleaning standards
• Experience working in a mental-health NHS Trust

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Formal cleaning qualification/training

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of cleaning services
• Knowledge of cleaning methods

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS national cleaning standards
• Knowledge of NPSA colour coding

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good liaison and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable timekeeper
• Able to read health and safety documents, such as risk assessments
• Able to complete training both face-to-face and online either via a mobile phone or computer
• Able to follow cleaning schedules and instructions
• Able to work as part of a cleaning team in an environment
• Able to work alone as required

Desirable

• Good written communication skills.
• Good IT skills

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Rochdale

OL12 9RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support coordination and delivery of clinical audit and NICE activity across the Trust. Undertake data validation, analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy and quality of outputs Maintain systems, registers and tracking processes to support oversight and assurance Contribute to governance reporting and communication of key information Work collaboratively with clinical services, corporate teams and external audit/NICE providers Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and data governance requirements

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of working with data, data input and analysis
• Experience of using spreadsheets or databases to manage and analyse data
• Experience of progress tracking or coordinating workstreams, action logs or processes
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst managing competing priorities
• Experience of ordering/procurement
• Experience of use and maintenance of web-pages
• Knowledge of MS office applications, excel, powerpoint and MS Access

Desirable

• Qualification or training in clinical audit, data analysis, QI or information management

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. Please ensure your supporting information reflects how you meet the person specification.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification Social Work / Mental Health Nursing.
• Registration with HCPC / NMC
• Substantial experience in community mental health work.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-basic qualification and training
• PSI Training
• MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training

Experience

Essential

• Working within Mental Health Law policies and procedures.
• Experience of supervision
• Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team / 'acting up'.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation

Desirable

• Experience of managing or participating in change

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to and be responsible for management of a caseload
• Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT.
• Ability to supervise junior staff / students
• Effective time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
• Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
• Utilise the supervision process.
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour.
• Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
• Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assistant as appropriate.
• Computer literacy.
• Flexible and adaptable

Desirable

• Commitment to professional development

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Horton House

Hamilton street

Oldham

OL4 1DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work using own initiative to complete projects as assigned. To work closely with the other Estates Services Technician's and wider Estates team in the South to take ownership of the sites and provide a robust and quality in-house specialist estates service. To respond to both reactive and planned works. To diagnose and carry out complex works and reduce the requirementfor external contractors. Interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications to instruct and advise others. To liaise and provide technical advice to all estates operatives and contractors toensure compliance with safety standards and procedures. To lead and co-ordinate small works on site as assigned

Please see attached JD/PS for a detailed description

Person Specification

Qualifiactions

Essential

• Apprenticeship, city & Guilds/ equivalent
• post qualification experience
• Knowledge of HTM's & regulations

Desirable

• Fire training
• Hospital environment (mental health)

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Roachdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To provide leadership and support to the inpatient nursing team, and in the absence of the Clinical Lead, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the ward / department.

To deliver a high standard of care to acute inpatient services users.

To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff.

To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as a senior point of contact on the ward.

To assist in the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity.

To assist in the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies.

To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies.

To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Ward Manager.

To assist in ensuring that all clinical equipment is correctly maintained and that all appropriate staff are competent in its correct application.

To deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence

Financial Responsibilities

To assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the best use of resources and will ensure that expenditure is within the allocated budgets.

To assist in ensuring that the ordering of all stock items, e.g. equipment, food stock and non-stock, are maintained to the agreed levels.

To assist in the maintenance of an accurate and up to date inventory of all ward equipment.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for assisting the Ward Manager in ensuring that all patients on the ward / dept. receive the highest standards of care.

To assist in ensuring that the provision of nursing care is to the optimum standard achievable within allocated resources.

To ensure that patients, their families and carers are directly involved in decisions which affect their care.

To act as a resource to junior members of staff.

To promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic care planning approach which utilises an appropriate nursing model.

To initiate patient focused interventions and developments, which reflect social, cultural and spiritual needs.

To ensure that accurate and legible patient care records are maintained.

To ensure that each patient has a comprehensive and holistic assessment of their care needs with a mutually agreed plan of care between the patient and the nurse.

Quality Responsibilities

The post holder will assist the Ward Manager in ensuring that a continuous programme of quality assurance is adopted within the ward/dept.

To assist in the analysis of patient satisfaction surveys, the identification of service deficiencies and in response, the development of remedial action plans.

To ensure that all staff act in a professional and responsible manner at all times, acknowledging that they are representatives of the Trust.

To ensure that the ward / dept. environment is conducive to the wellbeing of patients and staff.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining their own personal development and will assist the Ward Manager to achieve the training and educational objectives of junior staff, including learners, in an environment which is conducive to learning.

To take responsibility for own clinical and managerial development in support of the Ward Manager.

To participate in the annual individual performance review of all ward/dept. staff and to assist in the formulation of personal development plans which reflect the individuals potential in meeting the ward/unit aims.

To ensure that all staff receive education and training in accordance to the requirements of PREP and Scope of Professional Practice. AFC 13/12/18 JME-680-18 Charge Nurse Band 6

To ensure that all newly qualified staff receive ongoing support, through preceptorship, for at least six months.

To ensure that all learner nurses have access to their identified assessor.

To act as a mentor for learner nurses

Recruitment and Selection Responsibilities

The post holder will participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as required.

To participate in employment interviews for staff vacancies, Bands 1 to 5.

To ensure that all newly appointed staff are introduced to the ward environment and receive a period of orientation and support to meet their individual needs.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

General Duties of all post holders

To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff

To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines

To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration (RMN)
• Appropriate diploma or post registration equivalent.
• Evidence of Continual Professional development
• IT Literate
• Preparation for mentorship
• Training in management of violence and aggression

Desirable

• Training in psychosocial interventions
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
• Experience of working in acute / forensic mental health settings.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a range of mental health settings

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of Mental Illness
• Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process
• Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of PICU / Acute Mental Health Services
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information
• Ability to complete the appropriate documentation
• Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.
• Ability to physically undertake and participate in PMVA in a clinical setting

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital, Parklands house, Aspen ward

Janus Drive

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for details.

For further details / informal visits contact:Dane Yates

[email protected]

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/Social Worker/OT
• Registered with NMC or SW England or HCPC
• Completion of appropriate Preceptorship
• Substantial post registration experience and/or short courses to post graduate diploma level

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Qualification in psychologic therapeutic interventions

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of relevant post registration practice
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience of working with people with a range of severe and complex mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Community setting
• Experience of clinical supervision of other staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions in the management of behaviour of individuals with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of a range of screening and assessment tools and interventions utilised to support individuals with severe and complex mental health problems
• Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding adults procedures and practice
• Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Care Act
• Understanding of key national and local policies and drivers in relation to adult mental health services.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Local Authority and CCG commissioning processes

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to undertake the key worker role
• Evidence of ability to provide specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment / management and be accountable for decision making
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage own emotions and deal with others in highly stressful situations
• Ability to engage with and provide therapeutic interventions for this client group and carers
• Ability to prepare, record and complete relevant care records and reports to a professional standard
• Evidence of ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload, prioritise own time and work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate and delegate the work of junior staff
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
• IT Skills

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Tameside West CMHT

Outram Road

Dukinfield

SK16 4XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)