JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Responsible to: Professionally Accountable to: Community Psychiatric Nurse - Support & Recovery Team Team Manager Associate Director of Nursing Band: 6 Base: Responsible for: Hours of Work: Liaises with: Jubilee health Centre Supervision of junior staff Fleible (3.5 hour week) Clients and their carers, MDT, Nursing colleagues, Assessment & Treatment Team, Inpatient services, Recovery College, social services, primary care, voluntary sector, educational services, police, prison service, court service, and their relevant eternal agencies Our values Our values are in keeping with the NHS Constitution and our Behaviours Framework set the standards for how we plan and make decisions; deliver quality care; behave with each other and service users and recruit, induct, appraise and develop our staff. We are looking for staff who will help us live these values and help to make SWLSTG a better place for everyone. Job Summary To work within the Trust s CPA/Care Management framework and the standards set out in the Adult Directorates Operational Policy for Community Mental Health Teams. The post holder as part of an integrated, multi-professional team will undertake the care coordinator role for a defined caseload of clients with severe and enduring mental health problems. The post holder will be epected to promote, by eample and leadership, a high standard of patient care. The post holder will communicate and collaborate effectively with all agencies and agents involved in supporting adults with severe mental health problems. Service Description The Support & Recovery Service provides a borough based support and recovery service for those service users with more comple and longer term needs to be met through a recovery and evidence Page 1 of
based approach within the framework of the CPA. The service is a specialist, community-focused, mental health service for adults (18-5) whose mental health problems, because of their seriousness or compleity, cannot be effectively treated within primary care. Clinical/professional judgement will determine priority for treatment and support, but in line with policy implementation guidance. The team is co-located with social care services. The Support & Recovery Service forms part of the pathway for mental health services for adults and their relatives/ carers which includes the assessment & treatment team, inpatient care, HTT and early intervention services. These services work in close partnership with GPs and other key partners, including voluntary organisations. Key Result Areas Clinical and Caseload Management To be responsible for the fleible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carer s. To maintain high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that are likely to affect the mental, emotional and physical well-being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required. To act as a care coordinator in assessing clients needs and strengths through a collaborative approach, ensuring that all clients have care plans and that these are implemented and regularly reviewed/updated. To develop and maintain a high standard of practice, based on assessment, through the use of a range of psychosocial approaches, within a health and psycho-social framework. To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programmed of care is provided throughout. To implement and/or participate in crisis intervention measures with the client/family or in conjunction with other agencies. To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information in accordance with Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs. To organise and participate in the admission, discharge and transfer of clients in accordance with the Trust Policies. To provide clients and carer s with verbal and written up to date information on the services offered by the Trust, how to epress their views, complaints procedure and what they can epect from the service. To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload, referrals and to feedback on new assessment. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with in-patient facilities regarding admission and discharge of clients. To facilitate carers assessments, provide the appropriate care plan to meet identified needs and to monitor efficacy. To participate in the running of the clozapine and depot clinics. Managerial To liaise closely with other services keeping them informed of relevant service issues. To provide information and reports as required and accurately document all relevant information regarding clients and staff, in keeping with the Trust guidelines and the NMC standard for records and record keeping. To have an awareness of the need to manage resources effectively within determined budgets. Page 2 of
To assist in the successful induction of new staff and regular supervision of junior staff. To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations. To participate in the development of junior staff, acting as a mentor for student nurses and a preceptor to newly qualified staff, ensuring appropriate teaching, support and supervision. To participate in clinical meetings, team meetings and organisational activity groups, identifying unmet needs and implementing/promoting actively any improvements. To enter information onto Rio and prepare reports as appropriate. To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate. To be responsible for assisting clients in managing budgets as appropriate. To carry out responsibilities to promote the smooth running of the clinical area. To actively promote and support the ongoing review of mental health practice. To participate in the Trust s complaints procedure and critical incident reporting when required and work within the policies and procedures of the Trust. Professional To maintain and improve own professional, clinical, managerial, knowledge and skills by promoting self growth and development through the in-service training program and other educational program/materials as agreed by the Line Manager. To maintain high standards of professional practice and competence in keeping with the NMC code of conduct and the scope of professional practice. To maintain a record of professional development by use of a personal profile and meet the requirements of PREP for continued registration. Identifying needs/goals through supervision, appraisal and development reviews. To participate in nursing research and disseminate the knowledge and results from such research to colleagues. To be conversant in and contribute to local initiatives on Clinical Governance, ie; Risk Management, Clinical Effectiveness and Local Clinical improvement Groups. To be fully conversant with legislation relevant to current practice. To initiate/participate in developments and innovations within the Mental Health Directorate. Training and Development To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy, identifying individual and team training needs. To contribute and commit to undertaking an annual Development Review/appraisal. To undertake personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP). Other Information: Confidentiality Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken. Page 3 of
Equal Opportunities Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 194, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees. Full KSF Outline Band 6 CPN Dimension Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Core Dimensions 1: Communication 2: Personal & People Development 3: Health, Safety & Security 4: Service Improvement 5: Quality 6: Equality & Diversity Specific Dimensions Health and Wellbeing HWB2: Assessment and care planning to meet people s health and wellbeing needs HWB3: Protection of Health and Wellbeing HWB5: Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs Information and Knowledge IK1: Information Processing General G1: Learning and Development G6: People Management General This is not an ehaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is epected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality of Information. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the work that they undertake is conducted in a manner which is safe to themselves and others, and for adhering to the advice and instructions on Page 4 of
Health and Safety matters given by Manager(s). If potholders consider that a hazard to Health and Safety eists, it is their responsibility to report this to their manager(s). The post holder is epected to comply with the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post. It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust s environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computer monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly. South West London and St George s Mental Health NHS Trust operates a no smoking policy. The Trust has been smoke free since 01 January 2006. Updated by: Job title: Becky Chipere Associate Director of Nursing Date: 29 th March 2012 Page 5 of
PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Band 6 CPN Support and Recovery Team TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE HOW TESTED RMN (current NMC registration) Diploma/BSC in Community Application Form Mentorship for Contemporary Nursing Interview Practice Evidence of post registration References training related to the provision Proof of of relevant psychosocial qualifications and interventions professional registration Demonstrable eperience of working with people who eperience serious ongoing mental health problems in a variety of settings Eperience of working in a multidisciplinary team Eperience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness Eperience of providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these Eperience of care co-ordination Ecellent written and oral communication skills Skills in assessment, care planning and case management Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative Ability to interpret research and apply to practice Knowledge of counseling skills, group skills, cognitive skills, behavioural skills Knowledge of our business and how it support s patient care Knowledge of psycho-social interventions Good time management skills and ability to prioritise Effective team worker Good IT skills Clinical supervision skills Clear understanding of the Mental Eperience of working community nursing Eperience of working in a CMHT or other community health setting Eperience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation Eperience of managing and supervising other staff Eperience of recruitment and selection of staff Eperience of managing and monitoring budgets Skills in CBT, family work, coaching. Research and audit skills Group facilitation skills Report writing skills Application Form Interview References Assessment Application Form Interview References Assessment Page 6 of
OTHER Health Act, Children s Act and National Policy Ability to work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team Knowledge of recent initiatives in nursing Understanding of safeguarding procedures Understanding of stepped care model Knowledge and application of Recovery principles Ability to work in partnership with service users and carers in the planning and delivery of care To be able to reflect and learn from eperiences Able to think analytically Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care An understanding and positive regard for the needs and rights of people with mental health problems and their carers Ability to manage stress and work under pressure Ability to work to ensure effective communication both within and outside the services Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands Act as a positive role model, dynamic, motivated caring and supportive Ability to work closely and form good working relationships with a wide range of people Interested in further professional development Car owner/driving license with no endorsements. Personal eperience of mental health problems Interview Page of