Community Mental Health Practitioner - NHS
NHS Jobs Plymouth
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post: The post holder will assess all new referrals as appropriate, at home or in a clinic setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy. The post holder will provide nursing care and other interventions as appropriate in the right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy.
The post holder will arrange for a defined group of practice patients to access other Mental Health Services and work closely with all other clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker etc. The post holder will act as a keyworker for an allocated group of patients and organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the team. This will include annual Peer Reviews and Infection Control audits. The post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance.
The post holder will be aware of NMC/HPC and Livewell Southwest guidelines on record keeping, confidentiality, Mental Health Act and Data Protection Act. Professional Development and Education: The post holder will be required to keep up-to-date.
This will include mandatory training and developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice. The post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements and training programmes for nurses. The post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management and practice supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest.
The post holder will arrange for a defined group of practice patients to access other Mental Health Services and work closely with all other clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker etc. The post holder will act as a keyworker for an allocated group of patients and organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the team. This will include annual Peer Reviews and Infection Control audits. The post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance.
The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. Staff Management: The post holder may be responsible for supervising some junior staff within the team. Liaison and Administration: The post holder should maintain close links with in-patient services at Glenbourne, Home Treatment Team, First Response Service, Social Care, Plymouth Dementia Pathway, Dual Diagnosis Services, Primary Care, Counselling Services, Liaison Services at Derriford and Mount Gould hospital.
Other services might also be applicable from time to time e.g. the Forensic and Asylum Seekers teams. The post holder will keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient and staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMC or HPC guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including Data Protection Act and the Mental Health & Mental Capacity Acts.The post holder will be aware of NMC/HPC and Livewell Southwest guidelines on record keeping, confidentiality, Mental Health Act and Data Protection Act. Professional Development and Education: The post holder will be required to keep up-to-date.
This will include mandatory training and developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice. The post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements and training programmes for nurses. The post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management and practice supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest.
The post holder will participate in an annual appraisal; this Job Description will be reviewed at this time.
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