Clinical Specialist/ Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

1. This is an exciting opportunity to attend the Chronic Pain clinic and contribute towards the multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of patients, which will involve the identification of psychological problems associated with chronic pain such as; PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, drug and alcohol problems and psychological difficulties associated with trauma. They will support multidisciplinary colleagues to consider and understand how pre-existing mental health needs may be impacted by chronic pain, by sharing psychological formulations, knowledge and expertise.

2. Be accountable and responsible for the assessment of care needs and outcomes for patients presenting to the Chronic Pain clinic including how psychological distress may impact on patients' engagement with the chronic pain service. Patients may present with a wide variety of pre-existing clinical conditions in addition to chronic pain. These assessments will be conducted as an individual and as part of the multi-professional team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:1. The post holder will have relevant clinical qualification and registration with an appropriate professional body2. In addition to the clinical skills of their registered profession, they will have theoretical knowledge of psychological ways of working, deploying a wide range of theoretical approaches and utilise a wide variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are required to be Be accountable and take direct responsibility for carrying out specialist assessments including risk assessments unsupervised. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of Work closely with the chronic pain team and maintain good working practices with the wider CHPS Make autonomous decisions using clinical judgement to identify suitable courses of action to provide and manage high quality care. For this to include the referring of patients to appropriate community mental health and third sector services based on an analysis of complex presenting problems, and judgement about available options within agreed protocols.

About us

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).

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Job description

Job responsibilities

5 Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians in the Chronic Pain team and relevant community teams who are working with our patient group. This will include giving specialist advice on a range of care, treatment and patient management Identify and be responsive to the diverse cultural social and spiritual needs of all.

10. Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to NELFT policies and an understanding of professional guidelines and application of confidentiality.

11. Work with colleagues to develop and promote the services philosophy/framework of care delivery and strategic objectives, taking responsibility for specific areas of policy and delivery.

12. Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and high standards of clinical and professional practice, as defined by the relevant professional bodys code of conduct and deliver care that is evidence-based, reflecting current best practice and research.

13. Participate in structured clinical supervision/appraisals in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures. Be responsible for the formal supervision and appraisal of junior staff. You will also be responsible for the informal supervision of non-mental health nurses and others, including doctors and security staff, in a non- mental health settings, who are working with patients with mental health problems.

14. Demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of clinical and professional practice to other staff.

15. Demonstrate sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in caring for the mentally ill. In particular, demonstrating sound understanding of the Mental Health Act (1983) and the Amended MHA Bill, (2007), and its use in a non-mental health setting.

16. Report serious and untoward incidents within the department in accordance with the Trusts policies and Post holder will co-ordinate shifts on a regular basis.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

demonstration of trust values

Essential

Putting people first Prioritising quality Being progressive, innovative and continually improve Being professional and honest Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Current Registration as a Social worker, Mental Health Nurse, or other allied health professional

Desirable

Additional qualifications in psychological therapies or ways of working CBT, CFT, ACT, systemic approaches etc.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in Community Mental Health settings at band 6 or above Skills in working with trauma and PTSD presentations Skill in managing significant mental health difficulties including managing forensic and dual diagnosis presentations (drugs and alcohol) Demonstrate a sound knowledge and experience in relation to factors that cause psychological distress or mental health needs with evidence based practice Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, ages, contexts and presenting problems, reflecting the full range of clinical severity, across the full range of care settings, within the NHS Experience of working in MDTs with professionals from other disciplines necessary Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously Reflective Practitioner

Desirable

Experience of delivering NICE endorsed evidence-based psychological interventions Experience of working with client groups and MDTs within physical health settings

Knowledge

Essential

An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Demonstrate an advanced understanding and experience of professionally specific and generic assessment tools and treatment modalities An understanding of the implications of providing mental health services to residents of a multi demographic borough An understanding of current governmental policy in relation the provision of mental health and community care. The content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or other relevant professional body depending on your profession Able to undertake service user assessment and care planning. Knowledge of psycho-social / psycho-educational techniques Able to work with service users and carers as partners in care Knowledge of relevant issues such as child protection, equality and diversity and mental health policies

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate an understanding of risk together with an ability to evaluate and contain risk with reference to the individual, staff and carers. Expertise in the assessment and management of clinical risk, such as suicidal crises, if they present within the acute hospital setting Skills in effective triage and signposting of patients presenting with psychological needs to the Dental and Oral-maxillofacial trauma Psychology service across Barts, NELFT and other NHS/external sites Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within and outside the NHS. Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Able to provide evidence based care that is responsive to service user need Able to use own initiative and make decisions