Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Specialist Practitioner to join our friendly and welcoming
Intensive Support Team (IST) in Barnsley. We are looking for a Specialist
Practitioner to work with adults with a learning disability and mental health
problems and/or behaviours of concerns, who are at risk of placement breakdown
or hospital admission.
This post will be based at the
Mapplewell Centre, which has a specialist sensory room and a rebound therapy
room. The service is open Monday to Friday 9 to 5. We can offer flexible
working hours and an agile working policy.
Professional development is
actively encouraged, and we would be able to offer the successful candidate
opportunity to train in areas such as sensory integration and Autism diagnosis
dependent upon applicant preference and service need.
The IST is part of the
Community Learning Disability Health Team, and we place a strong emphasis on
multidisciplinary working. We have strong and effective links with our partner
agencies including the local authority and ICB as well as local care providers.
The IST aim to work with individuals and their carer's/services proactively to
provide specialist assessments and interventions.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Specialist Practitioner is to work
collaboratively with the service user, their carers and wider
multidisciplinary team to assess and support people with their environment,
activities of daily living and sensory needs, to increase the service users
quality of life and independence.
You will be an integral part of the IST and contribute
towards assessments, formulations and interventions based on your clinical
experience, assessments and observations.
You will also be required to work independently and to make
autonomous decisions. In this role you will be given freedom to use your own
initiative and we will welcome candidates with a can do attitude.
You will receive clinical supervision from Band 7
Occupational Therapist, whilst also having the opportunity to link in with
other occupational therapists in the other ISTs and community teams.
A key aspect of the post is the role of care coordination
and working closely with other agencies to bring about successful outcomes for
our service users.
There will also be opportunities to contribute to the
leadership and development of the Intensive Support Team and support junior
staff and students where appropriate.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be part of a
cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the
other parts of the locality health team and In-Patient team where required. You will be involved in providing specialist assessment,
support and treatment for individuals receiving intensive support and care,
enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment
activities.
The
post holder witll promote a positive behavioural approach which will be
underpinned by professional skills and additional training as required.
The
post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of
staff support and professional development and you will be expected to
participate in staff training and supervision.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical
1.
To manage an individual caseload, providing
assessments for service users receiving
in-patient care and within the community, prioritising clinical
needs and providing an effective service.
2.
To work with service users to identify goals as
part of the overall care plan, using appropriate assessment tools based on current
evidence based best practice.
3.
To plan and implement a client centred
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, to achieve therapeutic
goals.
4.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
5.
To demonstrate a broad level of understanding
of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles
changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
6.
To be responsible for providing advice in the
multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and carers to ensure that an
integrated approach to assessment and treatment is achieved and maintained.
7.
To work proactively alongside ward staff, community
agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
8.
To maintain an effective communication network
within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the
voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
9.
To maintain up to date service user records and
activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
10.
To provide and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward
rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.
11.
To provide reports (as prequired) on assessment
and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GP's and other
agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload
is dealt with promptly.
12.
To empower families and carers to support
individuals with learning disabilities.
13.
To involve clients in all aspects of
assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment programmes.
14.
To promote the positive health and well being
of the individual.
Managerial
1.
To manage own caseload and day-to-day activities,
managing and responding to patient crisis in a timely manner and as per
protocols of the service.
2.
To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior
staff in the service area.
3.
To provide effective guidance and supervision
for junior staff.
4.
To take responsibility for risk management
within the service area.
5.
To co-ordinate statistical collections in line with
Trust policies.
6.
To ensure responsible management of Trust equipment
and supplies.
7.
To participate in the recruitment, appointment
and induction of staff, ensuring that practice in these areas are
anti-discriminatory.
Leadership
1.
To promote the benefits of the service to the
people and organisations affected by it.
2.
To work effectively as a team member, sharing
skills and knowledge and collaborating with other team members.
3.
To act as a role model to all staff,
demonstrating and encouraging healthy working relationships.
4.
To demonstrate open and honest communication
and to seek to develop dialogue in times of difficulty, working towards
consensus decisions.
5.
To promote awareness of the role of the
Intensive Support service within the team, negotiating priorities where
appropriate.
6.
To participate in development and improvement
of the Learning Disability service and develop evidence-based practice in the
service.
7.
Ensure the Operational Manager/Intensive
Support Lead is kept informed of all aspects of the work, especially the
development needs of the service.
Policy and Service Development
1.
To contribute to the appraisal of Learning
Disability services and to identify appropriate developments in the services
provided making recommendations to the Intensive Support team Lead/Operational
Manager.
2.
To contribute to agreed developments in Learning
disability service provision.
3.
To be responsible for ensuring that the
policies and procedures of the relevant Code
of Professional Ethics and Professional Conduct and local and national
standards of practice are properly implemented.
4.
To take a role, in collaboration with other
senior staff, in the development of services, including operational planning,
and implementation of policy and service development.
5.
To be aware of national guidelines and
legislation relating to health and social care in your specialist service area.
Training/Education
1.
To participate in regular clinical and
managerial supervision..
2.
To be involved in providing support, guidance
and supervision of junior staff within the specialist service, as delegated by
the Intensive Support team Lead/Operational Manager.
3.
To undertake regular performance review with
the Intensive Support team
Lead/operational Manager in accordance with the Trust appraisal process.
4.
To be directly involved in the clinical
training placements for students within Learning Disability disciplines as
required within the area of work and as qualifications allow.
5.
To contribute to the induction and training of
students and other staff from other disciplines.
6.
To promote the role of the Intensive Support
Team to other professions and trainees from other professions, participating in
teaching sessions.
7.
To participate in departmental staff meetings,
training, appraisal and supervision sessions.
8.
To participate in continuing professional
development within own specialist area.
Research/Development
1.
To demonstrate ongoing personal development
through participation in internal and external development opportunities,
recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
2.
3.
To apply skills and knowledge in order to
establish professional competence and fitness to practise as a qualified health
care professional
4.
To remain informed of current research, to
ensure that own practice is up to date and evidence based.
5. Review and
reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional
and operational supervision and appraisal in line with local guidelines.
6. Monitor
standards of clinical practice within the team and advise the Intensive Support
team Lead/Operational Manager how to make changes where necessary.
7.
To contribute to the Trusts, Directorates and
teams clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda.
8.
To broaden research and development skills by
contributing to evaluation of the Learning Disbility service in the specialist
service area by participating in service related evaluation, audit and research
projects to promote evidence based practice.
Communication
1.
To use
effective interpersonal skills to encourage service users and carers active
participation in the Learning disability
service development.
2.
To use
effective interpersonal skills to communicate complex or sensitive information
to service users where persuasion, negotiation, empathy or re-assurance is
required and where there are barriers to understanding such as hostile,
antagonistic, vulnerable or at risk service users.
3.
To maintain the goodwill and confidence of
staff, service users and the general public, carrying out duties at all times
in a courteous and sympathetic manner.
4.
To establish and maintain positive
interpersonal relationships with other team members, characterised by open
communication, trust and respect.
5.
To establish robust communication networks with
service users, carers and other health workers and agencies.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in /learning disabilities
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervision of staff and students.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings eg; mental health positive behaviour support, Autism.
TRAINING
Essential
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
- Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
- Additional post grad qualification in positive behaviour support at Diploma/Degree level.
- HCPC State Registration/NMC registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma/Degree level.
- Leadership / first line management certificate.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to learning disabilities.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of outcome measure.
- Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guidance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues for the Learning Disability Community.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
- Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Mapplewell Health Centre
276 Darton Lane
Mapplewell
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 6AJ