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Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner in Birmingham

On-site in Birmingham·Full-time·Added today (last checked 23 Oct)

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health

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Our summary

Salary: £25,000 a year
About £1,790 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 12 November

Skills

Mental Health

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Birmingham.

The role

Employer information

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service's overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16-35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years. We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible, creative and proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.

The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).

EIP has a strong culture of multidisciplinary team working within a supportive working environment. You will have ongoing regularly supervision, in house development and training as well as annual appraisal, further development of skills and further progression opportunities. The role of care coordinator includes the delivery of EI specific interventions such as behaviour family therapy (full training will be provided) and carers support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working in Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. They will be required to liaise with other local agencies including inpatient and specialist services, social care as well as Core community and Urgent care teams.

The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Person specification

Professional qualification - RMN/ RNLD/OT/Social work qualifications

Essential criteria

Post 12 month Registration,
Extensive post registration experience in mental health care setting Extensive post registration experience in mental health care Assessing and managing risk Devising robust and effective care plans using SMART goals De-escalation techniques Providing care in community settings Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake risk assessments within the service Able to demonstrate leadership skills Working knowledge of Health Service Fundamental knowledge of medications used in mental health Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children, young people, young adults and families in distress Working knowledge of mental health A good knowledge of own professional guidelines A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to work autonomously Ability to manage own time effectively

Desirable criteria

Delivering teaching / training Providing consultation Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Hold an interest in a specialist area

Additional employer information

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.