Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health - Trauma
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 310-ASMH-6261619-A
- Employer
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrooke's Hospital
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Mental Health Practitioner for Major Trauma Service
Band 7
Job overview
***Previous applicants need not apply***
As part of the major trauma service team, you will contribute to the assessment and treatment pathway, working as part of a developing Multidisciplinary team, working Monday to Friday 9-5 based at Cambridge University Hospital.
You will complete mental health triage, mental health assessment and brief interventions for patients referred to the major trauma team.
To assist in the delivery of a high-quality mental health service, in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Providing and undertaking timely Biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT’s Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults aged 17 and over, who have been referred from the major trauma unit.
Promoting a safe and effective service throughout the team, giving expert advice and support to all referring clinicians.
Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
As part of the team, the post-holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.
To participate in and promote close links with local mental health services and other agencies to develop effective care plans.
To contribute to the research component of the programme, supporting data collection.
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please, read job description for detailed list of main responsibilities.
To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals that have been referred via the major trauma centre
Undertake screening of patients admitted to the dedicated Major Trauma Ward and outlier wards using the Post Traumatic Adjustment Scale (PAS).
Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems and psychological need.
Ensure that care is based on the assessment of care needs, and includes a thorough risk assessment and risk management plan.
Provide post assessment brief intervention support – agreeing and reviewing of mental health treatment and management plans, monitoring progress and making adaptations where necessary. Ensure any plans are patient centred.
Refer to appropriate mental health in-patient services – psychological and psychiatry liaison services, Drug and alcohol team etc.
Ensure good communication with other members of the MTC and wider psychological medicine service as well as CUH hospital staff about changes in care plans.
To liaise with other agencies caring for patients, including, Psychological wellbeing services, community mental health teams and GPs to provide clear plans for all patients.
Manage and coordinate an in-patient caseload.
Work with the Major Trauma Service / Major Trauma Ward MDT to meet the mental health needs of the patient.
Provide education to relatives to help support patients
Support CUH discharge planning teams in relation to appropriate advice and facilitation to onward mental health facilities as required.
Provide advice and guidance to MTC coordinators who identify possible mental health needs in post discharge follow-ups.
Where applicable, input into the Major Trauma Rehabilitation Prescription in relation to mental health management plans / needs.
Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidenced based service.
Engage in psychological medicine Service educational and training events to fulfil requirements of clinical governance.
To provide support and expert advice to colleagues involved in the care of patients with mental health problems and to develop systems to ensure that this support is available in a range of ways.
Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other statutory regulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration.
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development.
Desirable criteria
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Mentor and mentorship training
- Recognised training qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
- Community and in-patient experience in mental health services.
- Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
- Experience of effective collaborative working.
- Evidence of ability to drive for results.
- Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
- Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
Desirable criteria
- Clinical audits and research.
- Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry.
- Experience working as part of a research project.
- We welcome people with lived experience of mental illness.
- Experience/desire to develop skills psychological interventions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Competent IT skills including word, outlook, excel and power point.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
- Ability to influence others effectively.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- High level of self-awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
- Ability to manage change and deal with conflict/stressful situations.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to produce and present clear reports.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential criteria
- Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
- Specialist knowledge of person centred care and its application.
- Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use.
- Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect.
- Up to date knowledge of appropriate assessment scales.
- Good Knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
- Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
- Knowledge of the recovery principles and its application to adults.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of service improvement models and its application.
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to foster good interagency working.
- Ability to represent the team/service/Trust in a professional manner.
Other
Essential criteria
- Recognise people’s right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect.
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude.
- Ability to travel independently.
- Ability to work flexibly
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Cafferkey
- Job title
- Team Manager - Liaison Psychiatry Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223216167
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