Job Description

The Mental Health Inpatient Service works with people with complex severe and enduring mental illness. The service is looking to recruit a part time Band 3 Allied Health Professional Assistant.



The service provides specialist assessment, treatment and support to stabilise people's symptoms of mental ill health and help them gain/regain their skills and confidence to live independently - adopting a team approach to care delivery.



We promote regular CPD opportunities both internally and externally and support individuals to develop specialised nursing skills to work in a complex area of mental health care.



We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Allied Health Professional Assistant who:



Has experience working with people with complex severe and enduring mental illnesses (i.e. complex psychosis)



Has experience of managing a caseload under supervision and to deliver therapeutic interventions



Is passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their full potential and maximise their quality of life



Is caring and compassionate



Is self-motivated and able to motivate others



Is a team player, as well as being able to work autonomously



Provide support, and care planned therapeutic interventions with an allocated group of service users with mental health needs as identified by a qualified Allied Health Professional (this may include Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and language Therapy, Dietician).



Promote service-users recovery by assisting them in re-establishing their function and goals to support planned discharge through the delivery of care planned interventions.



Promote and support the health and wellbeing of service users through a range of Allied Health Professional interventions, including supporting the delivery of group work, and individual programmes to support recovery.



To assist Allied Health Professional (AHP) service through contribution to assessments and care planning including the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans.



You will be a caring and compassionate individual who has a passion for supporting individuals with complex mental health needs to work towards their personal recovery goals, whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team.



You will ensure that your own actions support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals and promote independence.



You will work within agreed and established Trust policy and operational procedures at all times.



By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Supporting your career development and progression



Excellent NHS Pension scheme



Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave



Options for flexible working



Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave



Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources



If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients



Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate



Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates



Salary sacrifice bikes up to 2k



Free car parking at all trust sites



Free flu vaccinations every year



Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)



And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role



For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and person specification.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.