Job Description

We are seeking a suitably qualified Band 6 Lead Professional to join the Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) here in Sheffield, applications from individuals with a Nursing or Social Work qualifications are invited.



This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to positively engage with and change the lives of service users who have a severe and enduring mental illness and who have disengaged with mental health services.



Currently the team is funded to provide a 5 day a week service, but it is possible that the strategic goal will develop to move to a 7-day service, dependent on additional funding. The successful candidate will need to be available to work flexibly alongside the development of this team.



The AOT offers a city-wide service and the aim of the team is to work with physical health, social, and economic services to reduce exclusion and to promote the psychological needs of service users where due to the lack of visibility access to services are often denied to them.



You will need to have the enthusiasm for, and experience of, working with service users with complex needs & who experience difficulty in engaging with mainstream services.



You will be responsible for setting supervision and support systems to junior AOT staff in their delivery of interventions, and to deliver excellent evidence-based care to patients within the service.



This Advert may be closed should we receive a high number of applicants.



The post holder will work as a Band 6 Lead Nurse within the team you will be responsible for the coordination of care & support for an identified caseload of service users.

Maintain NMC registration / re-validation and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct.

Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national.

Provide supervision to junior members of the staff team.

Will be responsible for the planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters and have a working knowledge of local and national policies & legislation.

As an active member of the team undertaking the assessment & screening of patients referred to the AOT service.

Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist with both internal and external services.

Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.

Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training need, of themselves and those who they supervise, necessary in providing quality evidence-based care as appropriate.

Support colleagues in the effective assessment and the delivery of interventions to individuals within their assigned caseload.



This is not an exhaustive list and you should view the full & Person Specification.



We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.



What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.



It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of



If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.



We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Clinical:

Undertake comprehensive assessments of an individual's health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action.

To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk escalating these concerns appropriately when required.

To formulate a plan of care based on identified need.

Deliver evidence-based interventions as appropriate.

Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals.

To work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies.

To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion.

Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner.

Act in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, Care Management System, Acute and Schedule Care Pathways as appropriate.

Develop effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues.

Undertake Team Management role in the absence of the Team Manager.

Professional:

Responsible for participation within the Trust appraisal process and to take a lead in the identification and engagement regarding their own personal development, professional mandatory & supervisory training needs.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they access and participate in clinical supervision.

Responsible for the safe management and administration of medicines as defined by Trust policy.

To participate and contribute actively within research, service development & clinical governance.

Is responsible for ensuring that confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with the data protection act, trust policy & best practice.

Participate in joint working with appropriate service & agencies.

Responsible for maintaining a professional manner when interacting with patients, carers, and colleagues.

Supervision:

Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service.

Deliver supervision and facilitate PDR with more junior members of staff.

Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution.