Crisis Practitioner - Adult Mental Health

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Crisis Practitioner within the South Glasgow Mental health Crisis Team as a dynamic member of our multidisciplinary team. Appropriate up to date registration with your professional body is essential.The post holder will provide support to individuals with complex mental health needs who present in ‘crisis’ and who require intensive mental health care and treatment at home as an alternative to hospital admission.The post holder will also work closely with inpatient services in an attempt to facilitate early discharge from hospital.

This role will be carried out under the supervision of a band 7 Crisis Team Leader and Senior Crisis Practitioners, with whom you will participate in formal line management supervision. You will be required to carry out ongoing assessment, including risk assessment, whilst liaising with and updating multiple stakeholders – GPs, CMHT, MHAU, Specialist Services and 3rd sector organisations.We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are motivated to have a positive impact on our patient’s lives whilst demonstrating an ability and aptitude to work effectively as both an individual and as part of a team. Being an effective and responsive communicator within the multi-disciplinary team and across multiple stakeholders is essential to the role.You will be expected to supervise the practice of junior members of staff and student nurses, whilst evaluating their practice, and providing line management supervision and carrying out annual appraisals.Applicants should have post registration Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist experience and be able to demonstrate experience of managing significant risk within the field of mental health.The post holder will be required to operate within the legal and ethical national frameworks, whilst adhering to local, national and organisational policies and guidance relating to professional conduct, practice and contractual obligations.The post holder should hold a relevant mental health qualification.

The post requires PVG scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland check. A current driving licence is essential to the post. Pre-employment checks will be carried out as per GG&C Policy.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is a full-time (36 hrs) permanent post that operates over 7 days between 0900hrs and 2000hrs Mon-Fri, and 0900-1700hrs Sat and Sun.

Long days are available.

Based at Florence street mental health resource centre.

Key responsibilities:

The post-holder will be responsible for: -

• The assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of client care/practice,
• To support the effective management of clinical/practice and environmental risk on a day to day basis.
• Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of service users/carers.
• Identifying and responding to the needs of service users/carers which might be related to gender health, domestic abuse, child protection issues.
• Maintaining accurate records of care/practice.
• Developing therapeutic relationships with service users/carers thereby ensuring that care needs are identified and met within a participative framework which recognises the principles of equality, dignity and respect and which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
• Ensuring that personal practice is in line with the principles underpinning the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) ( ) Act 2003 and those of the ‘Patient Focus Public Involvement’ and ‘Fair for All’ guidelines.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Completion of training as a first level registered nurse in mental health with a currently valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council o
• Some post registration experience, with experience of the mental health sector preferably community.
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• IT literate – basic level of Microsoft Word/Excel and Outlook
• Applicants MUST have a full driving license.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Hilary Clark-White, Crisis Team Lead, 0141 232 7060, Hilary.Clark-White@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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