We are a diverse multi-disciplinary team, working across the High Peak and North Dales of Derbyshire, supporting adults experiencing a mental health crisis and who may be at risk of hospital admission. Our aim is to provide the right care at the right time in the right place.
Job responsibilities
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting adults who are currently experiencing a mental health crisis. You will support assessments completed by a clinician and be actively involved in the delivery of direct patient care. Your care will be individual, patient centred and holistic.
You will support the patient’s physical, psychological, emotional and practical needs. You will have knowledge of safeguarding adults and have worked delivering care that promotes independence and well-being.
The post holder will be an excellent communicator with adults who may be experiencing a crisis. You will be calm under pressure, work effectively alongside colleagues performing delegated responsibilities.
The post holder will be expected to travel throughout the north of Derbyshire sometimes at short notice, so a car/access to a car is essential. You will provide support to people in the community at their place of residence, which could include residential placements & temporary accommodation. You will work alongside the Hospital In Reach team, CMHT and Social Care colleagues.
This role is an essential and very valued position.
About us
Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’.
CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Qualifications
- Care Certificate or NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care
- Evidence of ongoing learning
- GCSEs English and Maths
Skills
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to work independently as well as within a team
- NHS experience
- SystmOne knowledge / experience
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.
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£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
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