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Job overview

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner who has a keen interest in working in a supportive multi-disciplinary setting with patients experiencing mental health difficulties. Historically, the role of the duty worker was shared between care-coordinators on a rota basis but we as part of the community mental health transformation we are hoping to establish this new role within the team as a sole, full-time, duty worker.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a community environment, without the expectation that you manage a caseload. 

The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. 

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain patient safety, in collaboration with patients, carers and families.
• To maintain professional standards of care at all times. 
• To be able to recognise the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient or anyone else who is at risk of harm. 
• Appropriate escalation of any concern of any form, to the multidisciplinary team and timely action of any outcomes from these MDT discussions.
• Undertakes risk assessments.
• Responsible for decision making and coordination in a crisis situation with the support of the wider multidisciplinary team. 
• This role does not involve management of a caseload however, the post holder is expected to be involved in the care of people with complex and varied mental health needs who may present to the team when their key worker is not available or is absent from work and an urgent response is required. 
• Working to support the team where more intense support is required, but crisis referral is not warranted.
• To liaise with other services as required. 
• Being part of joint appointments with other members of the multi-disciplinary team where required due to a patient's risk profile.   
• Support members of the team with other specialist assessments, as required. 

Working for our organisation

Working for Tees, Esk & Wear Valley comes with a variety of staff benefits including the opportunity for us to consider more flexible ways of working, a lease car scheme, continuous development, and training opportunities. The Trust has invested in a fantastic employee support service that is designed to help staff with a range of physical and mental wellbeing services in recognition that we

In return the successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision. 
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Colleagues who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).  Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply.  If you are in the UK already on a visa please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.