Mental Health Practitioner

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post The post holder will act as a Key Worker for a defined group of patients and organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework. Provision of caseload supervision for Band 5 Mental Health Practitioners and line management. To contribute to professional development, appraisal, performance review and recruitment. Be responsible for the management of caseloads. Carry out reviews of caseloads and support the process of recovery. The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the CMHS. This will include annual PCF and Health Records audits. The post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance. The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC or HPC professional code of conduct. To promote positive risk to allow clients independence and autonomy of choice. To liaise with other community resources and facilitate use of mainstream resources. To maintain a caseload of clients with a significant degree of Mental Health complexity. To participate in the shift lead and provide appropriate supervision. Practice within the legal and ethical framework set out by Mental Health related legislation to ensure that service users interests and well-being are at the fore. Liaise, advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers, relatives and fellow health, social care professionals who are involved in the delivery of services. Engage in support and care plans for those who have complex needs, high risk behaviours and risk assess and manage these effectively with the MDT. Work collaboratively with adult social care to identify and implement any adult social care needs. Participate in all activities aimed at keeping professional skills updated and contribute to dissemination of that knowledge and experience to all staff and students within your area of responsibility. Act upon referrals from secondary Mental Health services, other primary care workers consultants and other statutory bodies by providing triage, assessment, implementation and development of programs of care to individuals, groups and families, who are difficult to engage in Mental Health services. Implement and participate in the formulation of all policy and procedures within the area of responsibility in consultation with relevant others. Plan, with teaching establishments, a realistic learning experience for students and for postgraduate students and be responsible for the quality of the programme. Participate in and support training programmes designed for all staff groups. Monitor standards of practice within the team, ensuring areas of deficit are addressed through audit. Co-ordinate the collation of evidence within the team in support of standards for better health improving quality. Independently assess, implement and develop programmes of care. Prioritise and re-assign team workload and develop caseload management system. Assist the Team Manager in the Investigation of complaints made regarding the service. Identify staff training needs. Make judgements in regard to the quality of the service. Actively support the team through change in organization and service delivery