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Psychosocial Therapist
| Posting date: | 07 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,622.00 to £30,225.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28622.00 - £30225.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2025 |
| Location: | Bechenham London, BR3 3BX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-25-0434 |
Summary
Your main duties during a shift may involve working as the security nurse for the ward, or to respond to crises within River House.You will escort service users on section 17 leave out on the hospital grounds or in the community, to occupational therapy (OT) groups/activities, medical appointments and or any other required leave of absences, at the discretion of the Nurse in chargeYou must be able to physically respond efficiently and confidently to a crisis, i.e. be able to assist in the delivery of First aid, or employ Seni Lewis training techniques which you will have completed or booked into during your induction to the trust.You will participate in the assessment of service users mental and physical health, promptly reporting observations to the Nurse in charge and Provide care in accordance with individual service users care plans.You will assist in the assessment of service users risk(s), feeding back your views to the teamWhere appropriate, you will have the opportunity to contribute to psychological interventions under the supervision of a registered professional.You will be expected to take part in regular monthly supervision and appraisal, and contribute to the well-being of the team by supporting other team members and treating all colleagues with dignity and respect.I promise toBe caring, kind and politeDo what I say Im going to doTake the time and listen to youBe honest and direct with youBe prompt and value your timeYou will work as part of a team in a professional manner, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users, carers, and staff, exchanging appropriate information with service users, carers, and other team members on a regular basis maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.You will undertake any other reasonable duties as directed and are responsible for using supplies and equipment cost effectively, and monitoring stock levels on a day to day basis.An example of something that is NOT a key responsibility:ConfidentialityEnsure Confidentiality of information is always maintained in accordance with Trust policies and the trust code of ethics and professional conductThe above is not a key responsibility. CPNs may be responsible for confidentially but it does not fit into the 3 core purposes of a job description. Policy requirements that are to be adhered by all staff should be avoided or banded together.