Home Based Treatment Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join the Home Based Treatment Team in Bolton. Home Based Treatment Team provides an ageless service to people who live in the Bolton Area. We provide an alternative to inpatient admission and support people with severe and acute mental health problems in their homes; whilst undergoing intensive treatment for their mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will be expected to work as a keyworker providing assessments and inform treatment plans for those people under the care of the Home Based Treatment Team. You will also act as a "Gatekeeper" where you will review requests for acute and urgent care, devising appropriate care pathways. You will be a good communicator and self-motivator who delivers high quality care. You will be expected to carry out in depth assessments in the community and at Royal Bolton Hospital and you will be expected to contribute an MDT formulation and care planning for service users.

We have a culture within the service of staff development and progression.We strive to be a supportive team, that is dynamic, progressive and ever evolving to ensure the care we deliver is to the highest standard.

The HBT operates over a 24hr 7 day a week period therefore night working / rota system is in required.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

20 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-3587641-D-B

Job locations

Bolton Home Based Treatment Team

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached person specification and job description...................................................................................................................................................................................

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached person specification and job description...................................................................................................................................................................................

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Education and Mentorship Module ( or willingness to undertake)
  • Professional nursing qualification

Desirable

  • Further study

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
  • Ability to establish good working relationships with a range of providers including GP's
  • Holds a driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good Knowledge and application of Risk Management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Clinical and Social care Governance standards.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Education and Mentorship Module ( or willingness to undertake)
  • Professional nursing qualification

Desirable

  • Further study

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
  • Ability to establish good working relationships with a range of providers including GP's
  • Holds a driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good Knowledge and application of Risk Management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Clinical and Social care Governance standards.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Bolton Home Based Treatment Team

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Bolton Home Based Treatment Team

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Practitioner

Alison Gore

alison.gore@gmmh.nhs.uk

01204483072

Date posted

20 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-3587641-D-B

Job locations

Bolton Home Based Treatment Team

Bolton

BL4 0JR


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