Job Description

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible on a day to day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintainedAbout usEPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat is Staff Bank?Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.Date posted22 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number364-A-8899Job locationsBasildon Mental Health UnitBasildonSS16 5NLJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by:Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.4. To be aware of ones own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the clients needs are met at all times.5. Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.6. Ensure effective and confidential communication between health and social care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by:Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions.Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information exchange.Establishing regular written reviews in progress.7. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others.8. To ensure those clients in the community with behavioural problems e.g. violent or potentially violent clients are identified in caseload and that caution and care is taken when visiting such clients, if necessary organising joint visits.9. To develop close links with relatives/carers and ensure that effective communication takes place especially when clients are admitted to hospital or preparing to be discharged and that all appropriate agencies are informed so that follow-up care can take place.10. To advise Line Manager and Professional Social Work Supervisor and/or Nurse Advisor on all breaches of Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy professional conduct as required by the NMCs/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.11. To liaise with Line Manager to ensure that all Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area.12. To work flexibly across the whole spectrum of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.13. To take on clinical work commensurate with experience/skills, in liaison with their supervisor and other senior staff within the team.14. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. This will include providing cover arrangements for Home Treatment and Crisis Services at needs of the service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.15. To participate in the on call arrangements for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service.Job descriptionJob responsibilities1. To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by:Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.4. To be aware of ones own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the clients needs are met at all times.5. Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.6. Ensure effective and confidential communication between health and social care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by:Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions.Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information exchange.Establishing regular written reviews in progress.7. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others.8. To ensure those clients in the community with behavioural problems e.g. violent or potentially violent clients are identified in caseload and that caution and care is taken when visiting such clients, if necessary organising joint visits.9. To develop close links with relatives/carers and ensure that effective communication takes place especially when clients are admitted to hospital or preparing to be discharged and that all appropriate agencies are informed so that follow-up care can take place.10. To advise Line Manager and Professional Social Work Supervisor and/or Nurse Advisor on all breaches of Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy professional conduct as required by the NMCs/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.11. To liaise with Line Manager to ensure that all Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area.12. To work flexibly across the whole spectrum of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.13. To take on clinical work commensurate with experience/skills, in liaison with their supervisor and other senior staff within the team.14. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. This will include providing cover arrangements for Home Treatment and Crisis Services at needs of the service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.15. To participate in the on call arrangements for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service.Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential

• Professional Qualification (OT, Social Work, RMN)

Desirable

• Additional Professional Qualification / Experience - Dementia related

KnowledgeEssential

• oEvidence of personal development e.g. in objective setting, time management, skills etc.

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Evidence of Personal Development

Additional RequirementsEssential

• Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively

Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential

• Professional Qualification (OT, Social Work, RMN)

Desirable

• Additional Professional Qualification / Experience - Dementia related

KnowledgeEssential

• oEvidence of personal development e.g. in objective setting, time management, skills etc.

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Evidence of Personal Development

Additional RequirementsEssential

• Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively

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