The post holder will work within the Adult Mental Health Team, providing mental health treatment in the community for patients with mental needs identified within Cluster 4-17 Supporting patients to work towards their own recovery. The post holder will act as CPA Care Co-ordinator for a case load of patients. The post holder will also provide home treatment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

Responsibilities:-

• To work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan, and implement patient specific programmes of care/ interventions under the Care Programme Approach, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.
• Speciality lead in Day hospital regarding clients with personality disorder; supporting junior members of staff in managing clients with complex needs; supporting the development of skills.
• To undertake mental health assessments using your professional knowledge, skills, and evidence-based practice.
• To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g., wards, department, homes etc.) involving changing and demanding conditions.
• To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their careers and families and colleagues, GP’s, and external agencies such as the police; social services; voluntary sectors supporting those with mental health issues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
• To work in partnership with patients to agree goals and treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent.
• To have a working knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal frameworks: Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, NHS and Community Care Act, National Assistance Act and fulfil the statutory duties of the NHS and the local authorities.
• To work in partnership with patients to assess their progress against mutually agreed goals, amending care plan as appropriate.