Job overview

The successful candidate will have experience of working in acute or community mental health and be able to contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of high-quality therapeutic mental health patient care within the Home Treatment Team. This will include delivering mental health care in line with coproduced care plans under indirect supervision of qualified members of staff. You will be required to work independently with patients, for which you will receive regular supervision. The successful candidate will also be supported in their professional development.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive. 

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification. 

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

There is a requirement to work a shift pattern that provides a service 7 days a week 365 days of the year.

The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. These principles will recognise the need to:

•            Promote safe practices

•            Value the aims of service users

•            Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice

•            Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change

•            Value social inclusion

The post holder will work within an integrated mental health team to carry out assigned care delivery to improve patients mental wellbeing and promote recovery.

The post holder will work with carers and relatives ensuring they are supported and offered carers assessments. To support carer’s views and observations to be included in the mental health assessment and treatment of their loved ones.

The post holder will support physical health care for clients on the caseload and will engage in the completion of checks and report findings to wider team for action where required.

The post holder will support individuals to engage with voluntary and peer support services promoting community support and reduction in isolation.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ 

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook