Senior Mental Health Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum + 5% High Cost allowance |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Basildon, SS13 3BB |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6274777/364-A-5910-L |
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Make a Difference Every Day: Join the NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Team!
Do you crave a career where your actions truly impact lives? Where compassion, empathy, and resilience are your superpowers? Then, step into the vital role of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner with the NHS 111 Crisis Response team!
Imagine this: A call comes in. Someone on the other end is struggling with a mental health crisis, feeling lost and alone.You are their lifeline.With your expertise and unwavering support, you assess their needs, develop a plan, and connect them to the right care, guiding them towards calmer waters.That's the power you'll wield in this role.
Here's why this opportunity is extraordinary:
• Be a Hero:Make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing mental health challenges.
• Fast-paced & Rewarding:Work in a dynamic environment where your critical thinking and intervention skills shine.
• No Two Days Alike:Every call brings a unique story, demanding your adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Continuous Growth:We invest in your development with sponsored studies, mentorship, and a supportive team.
• Join the Best:Become part of EPUT, a leading Mental Health Trust known for its patient-centred approach and commitment to staff well-being.
• Rewarding Benefits:Enjoy flexible work options, a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package.
We seek a compassionate and dedicated senior mental health practitioner to join our Mental Health Crisis Response Service team. Your role will provide immediate support, high-quality, evidence-based and holistic assessments and care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policies. You will work within a fast-paced urgent care pathway, offering an immediate response to those experiencing mental crisis.
Responsibilities:
• Answer and respond to incoming calls from individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
• Provide immediate support and intervention to callers
• Assess callers' needs and risks
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans
• Make referrals to appropriate mental health services
• Document calls and maintain accurate records
• Participate in team meetings and training.
EPUT 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 employment
Join our Staff bank
What 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.
Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Counsellor, Social Worker, or Psychologist? Do you possess a deep understanding of mental health and a strong desire to help others?Then we want YOU!
This is more than just a job;it's a calling. It's a chance to be a beacon of hope in someone's darkest hour.Are you ready to answer that call?
We value diversity! We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background. Together, we can make a greater impact.
Don't wait! Apply today!
This is the role for you if you:
• Are a Registered mental health nurse or professional with a degree in social work, psychology, counselling or occupational therapy
• Have a proven record of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have experience working with people with mental health conditions and vulnerable service users, including familiarity with crisis intervention techniques.
• Are compassionate, empathetic and like helping people
You must have an understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day-to-day lives and impact recovery.
EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.
If you would like more information please contactrecruitment.adverts@nhs.net
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024