SMHP Band 6 community worker

Triage and assessment of referrals from GP and PCNs Care planning and intervention with individuals requiring secondary care Attending MDT and multi-agency meetings as required Undertaking relevant training and ensuring professional qualifications/registrations are maintained Supervising staff as required Supporting the teams group programme, Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

The West Devon Core Team are looking for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic worker to join our established community team. This is an exciting time to join community mental health services as we progress with the CMHF-community mental health framework-. The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of duties including assessment, care planning and psycho-social interventions. It is envisaged that part of this role will be based in the Ivybridge location fo our patch developing links with local GPs and the local PCN The team is established with strong clinical and managerial leadership. The right applicant will be offered suitable training opportunities and career development in clinical or managerial areas., We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.,

• Extensive post registration experience working at band 5 in mental health care working in at least two inpatient and one community settings or substantial experience in both inpatient and community settings within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting?;
• Evidence of acting as nurse in charge on a regular basis;
• Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment., Participation in user involvement in services.
• Working in primary care, A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development, Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification
• Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
• Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
  
  Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do