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Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within standard operating procedures / pathways to manage their own workload independently but with reference to a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of standard operating procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent. The post holder will also be required to work on their own under the direction of the therapists using their own initiative to follow established guidelines referring to others as appropriate. About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme Excellent internal staff network The post holder will be aligned with our values: We Are Kind We Are Respectful We Work Together We Keep Things Simple We Empower We Are Proudly Diverse In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Job responsibilities
To demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. To establish and maintain effective relationships with clients with complex learning, emotional and behavioural needs and their carers/parents, other professionals and agencies; to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care. To utilise varied communication techniques and resources to ensure that you are understood by and that you understand clients with communication difficulties eg non-verbal, hearing and visual impairments, cultural/language differences. To form professional relationships with clients and their families and carers and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To adjust communication methods in response to learners needs including the use of Alternative and Augmented Communication, (AAC), interpreters, Assistive Technology and talking mats. To provide and receive personal and confidential information of a sensitive nature relating to residents, service users and carers demonstrating empathy and reassurance. To report effectively to the teams on clients performance/progress or regression. To attend Multidisciplinary meetings, reviews and case conferences including adult and child protection meetings and report on client progress. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies in health, social services, public, private and voluntary sectors on behalf of the service and to foster effective community relationships. Under the supervision/direction of registered health care professionals, perform delegated interventions and care tasks, for which they have received training, seeking support as and when necessary. To participate in risk management and the assessment of clinical risk. To maintain a safe working environment in liaison with the PBS Project Team and Lead Clinical Psychologist in accordance with health and safety standards. The post requires the use of equipment and skills that necessitates training in specific handling and management techniques, Physical Intervention, Systematic Instruction. To demonstrably improve the quality of life for each client with learning disabilities through use of Positive Behaviour Support and other specialist and highly specialist approaches. To confidentially handle and liaise regarding sensitive issues and information with other services. Clinical Responsibilities
To complete face-to-face appointments with clients, carers & families in the office or community as appropriate. To engage, deliver and evaluate specialist clinical interventions using technical & behavioural activities to promote independence and wellbeing that support the client to achieve agreed goals. To monitor clients progress, taking account of their environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly using supervision as appropriate. Contribute to formal assessments and provide feedback on clients occupational functioning. According to service needs, to be responsible for designated caseload under supervision. To work independently, facilitating group or individual work, with supervision of a registered therapist. Exercise a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, eg following falls prevention guidance identify and resolve potential problems, within own competence. 8. ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values. Feedback their observations to the registered professional/ clinical team to contribute to the care/treatment planning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg, enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/ independence/recovery. implement treatment/care within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans within own competence and skill set. Assisting in the organising and participating in a range of therapeutic groups and activities as delegated by the registered practitioner working within own competence and skill set. Undertake the physical aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received. Person Specification
Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/Mental Health OR Apprenticeship in H&SC/Mental Health L5 OR equivalent qualification at L5 or above in a related subject. Willingness to undertake set mandatory training and relevant communication training within 12 months of appointment. Person Centred Facilitator. Valid First Aid Certificate. PRYCE Certificate. Skills
Ability to work independently in supportive and community settings. Ability to use a range of IT systems including internet and Microsoft Office. Ability to assess and teach practical skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to take responsibility and make decisions. Ability to form professional relationships with clients, carers and staff. Ability to instruct on the safe use of assistive devices/equipment. Ability to work safely and effectively with people who present with behaviours of concern. Ability to use Talking Mats. Ability to run a Person-Centred Review. Experience
Paid employment in working with Adults with LD in an integrated health and adult social care team. Knowledge of client-centred practice. Understanding of risks involved in work both in community and clinical settings. Experience of Working with People with Learning Disabilities - some of whom may have behaviour that challenges &/or Complex physical or mental health needs. Demonstrates understanding of clinical needs of relevant client group. Experience of PETAL project. Knowledge of PBS planning & delivering. Experience of working with clients with communication needs. Experience as a carer or support worker. Experience of working with clients with autism, sensory or emotional and behavioural needs. Personal organisational and prioritisation skills. Show insight to own abilities and needs. Able to travel for work purposes (car/bike/public transport) to community visits. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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The post holder will work within standard operating procedures / pathways to manage their own workload independently but with reference to a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of standard operating procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent. The post holder will also be required to work on their own under the direction of the therapists using their own initiative to follow established guidelines referring to others as appropriate. About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme Excellent internal staff network The post holder will be aligned with our values: We Are Kind We Are Respectful We Work Together We Keep Things Simple We Empower We Are Proudly Diverse In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Job responsibilities
To demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. To establish and maintain effective relationships with clients with complex learning, emotional and behavioural needs and their carers/parents, other professionals and agencies; to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care. To utilise varied communication techniques and resources to ensure that you are understood by and that you understand clients with communication difficulties eg non-verbal, hearing and visual impairments, cultural/language differences. To form professional relationships with clients and their families and carers and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To adjust communication methods in response to learners needs including the use of Alternative and Augmented Communication, (AAC), interpreters, Assistive Technology and talking mats. To provide and receive personal and confidential information of a sensitive nature relating to residents, service users and carers demonstrating empathy and reassurance. To report effectively to the teams on clients performance/progress or regression. To attend Multidisciplinary meetings, reviews and case conferences including adult and child protection meetings and report on client progress. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies in health, social services, public, private and voluntary sectors on behalf of the service and to foster effective community relationships. Under the supervision/direction of registered health care professionals, perform delegated interventions and care tasks, for which they have received training, seeking support as and when necessary. To participate in risk management and the assessment of clinical risk. To maintain a safe working environment in liaison with the PBS Project Team and Lead Clinical Psychologist in accordance with health and safety standards. The post requires the use of equipment and skills that necessitates training in specific handling and management techniques, Physical Intervention, Systematic Instruction. To demonstrably improve the quality of life for each client with learning disabilities through use of Positive Behaviour Support and other specialist and highly specialist approaches. To confidentially handle and liaise regarding sensitive issues and information with other services. Clinical Responsibilities
To complete face-to-face appointments with clients, carers & families in the office or community as appropriate. To engage, deliver and evaluate specialist clinical interventions using technical & behavioural activities to promote independence and wellbeing that support the client to achieve agreed goals. To monitor clients progress, taking account of their environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly using supervision as appropriate. Contribute to formal assessments and provide feedback on clients occupational functioning. According to service needs, to be responsible for designated caseload under supervision. To work independently, facilitating group or individual work, with supervision of a registered therapist. Exercise a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and consider different approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, eg following falls prevention guidance identify and resolve potential problems, within own competence. 8. ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values. Feedback their observations to the registered professional/ clinical team to contribute to the care/treatment planning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg, enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/ independence/recovery. implement treatment/care within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care plans within own competence and skill set. Assisting in the organising and participating in a range of therapeutic groups and activities as delegated by the registered practitioner working within own competence and skill set. Undertake the physical aspects of care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to the role), ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received. Person Specification
Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/Mental Health OR Apprenticeship in H&SC/Mental Health L5 OR equivalent qualification at L5 or above in a related subject. Willingness to undertake set mandatory training and relevant communication training within 12 months of appointment. Person Centred Facilitator. Valid First Aid Certificate. PRYCE Certificate. Skills
Ability to work independently in supportive and community settings. Ability to use a range of IT systems including internet and Microsoft Office. Ability to assess and teach practical skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to take responsibility and make decisions. Ability to form professional relationships with clients, carers and staff. Ability to instruct on the safe use of assistive devices/equipment. Ability to work safely and effectively with people who present with behaviours of concern. Ability to use Talking Mats. Ability to run a Person-Centred Review. Experience
Paid employment in working with Adults with LD in an integrated health and adult social care team. Knowledge of client-centred practice. Understanding of risks involved in work both in community and clinical settings. Experience of Working with People with Learning Disabilities - some of whom may have behaviour that challenges &/or Complex physical or mental health needs. Demonstrates understanding of clinical needs of relevant client group. Experience of PETAL project. Knowledge of PBS planning & delivering. Experience of working with clients with communication needs. Experience as a carer or support worker. Experience of working with clients with autism, sensory or emotional and behavioural needs. Personal organisational and prioritisation skills. Show insight to own abilities and needs. Able to travel for work purposes (car/bike/public transport) to community visits. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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