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Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, Older People
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NHS AfC: Band 5
Come and join us We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services. So what can we offer you in return? We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving. You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities. As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level. If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team. Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our Dementia and Older People's Mental Health Service (Community team) based in Haywards Heath (Linwood). The post holder will have completed the MHWP Training via a recognised MHWP training course, having completed placements and been assessed with competencies in assessment of mental health needs, and risk assessment. The successful applicant will join two Clinical Psychologists in the team, as well trainee clinical psychologists. There will be regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist. Additional training relevant to the role will be provided, as well as support to take part in a robust preceptorship programme as required. Main duties of the job
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners help provide outstanding care and treatment, co-ordinate care provided, support people with their recovery journey, offer time limited interventions, monitor risks, and collaborate with carers and families. The post holder will have a crucial role in delivering high quality interventions to our service users. There are opportunities to develop further skills in working with older people and people living with dementia. Working for our organisation
The successful applicant will join a friendly, highly skilled, and enthusiastic team comprising consultant psychiatrists, community mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and psychologists to name a few. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be working with older people in the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health service, providing high quality mental health care, with multi disciplinary colleagues, where staff well-being is a high priority. Please see the attached Job Description document for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person specification
Qualification and registration
A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) or post graduate certificate achieved via the Graduate Mental Health Practitioner training plus the additional certified MHWP training modules. Registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice Experience running groups/activities Experience working as part of a team Experience of being supervised Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities. We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Come and join us We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services. So what can we offer you in return? We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving. You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities. As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level. If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team. Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our Dementia and Older People's Mental Health Service (Community team) based in Haywards Heath (Linwood). The post holder will have completed the MHWP Training via a recognised MHWP training course, having completed placements and been assessed with competencies in assessment of mental health needs, and risk assessment. The successful applicant will join two Clinical Psychologists in the team, as well trainee clinical psychologists. There will be regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist. Additional training relevant to the role will be provided, as well as support to take part in a robust preceptorship programme as required. Main duties of the job
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners help provide outstanding care and treatment, co-ordinate care provided, support people with their recovery journey, offer time limited interventions, monitor risks, and collaborate with carers and families. The post holder will have a crucial role in delivering high quality interventions to our service users. There are opportunities to develop further skills in working with older people and people living with dementia. Working for our organisation
The successful applicant will join a friendly, highly skilled, and enthusiastic team comprising consultant psychiatrists, community mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and psychologists to name a few. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be working with older people in the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health service, providing high quality mental health care, with multi disciplinary colleagues, where staff well-being is a high priority. Please see the attached Job Description document for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person specification
Qualification and registration
A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) or post graduate certificate achieved via the Graduate Mental Health Practitioner training plus the additional certified MHWP training modules. Registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice Experience running groups/activities Experience working as part of a team Experience of being supervised Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities. We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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