Senior Access Team Practitioner

• Develop and take an active role in quality monitoring of the service, including leading of research projects and audit activity
• Evaluate and review research, using this in tandem with the appropriate legislation, policies and evidence-based interventions
• Role model the values, attitude, conduct and language commensurate of a clinical professional
• Work within an environment that involves taking responsibility for the use of a significant number of resources
• Plan and organise workloads for staff within the area
• Supervise the day-to-day care of their service area
• Be involved in the recruitment process, along with appraisals and supervision
• Be involved in the provision of internal training sessions and presentations
• Provide specific training or mentorship to students
• Play an active role in the development of the service and the team
• Provide education to services users and carers
• Provide high quality care in a variety of settings
• Support individuals with complex needs in a person-centred, trauma-informed and compassionate manner
• Maintain accurate records, both written and computerised
• Implement holistic, biopsychosocial interventions
• Liaise with community-based services and resources
• Discuss complex issues surrounding risk management and plan care accordingly
• Discharge planning
• Respond to client crisis in a non-judgemental, positive and pro-active manner
• Develop clear care pathways
• Work in a manner which is flexible according to client need
• Provide telephone support
• Exercise sound clinical judgement and manage competing priorities and opinions
• Assess complex mental health conditions, then to develop and implement care packages
• Complete triage and assessment, whether over the telephone, face-to-face, on-site or elsewhere

• A current professional qualification (UK RMN/RNMH/SW or equivalent, please provide registration or PIN number)
• Evidence of post graduate training/studies
• Can evidence proven and advanced skills in the following areas: a) Ability to prioritise workload b) Approaches to risk assessment c) Communication and liaison with a range of others. d) Management and change management e) Clinical abilities
• Two years' post-registration level
• Two years' experience working with mental illness of a severe and enduring nature in an acute or crisis setting
• Knowledge of relapse prevention

• Degree level study
• Nurse prescribing
• Clinical Supervision Training
• Post qualification award in health/social care at degree or equivalent level
• Psychosocial interventions
• Use of clinical assessment measures
• Leadership experience

£2,500 Golden Hello Payment