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Mental Health Specialist Practitioner

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London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, professional registration, experience in mental health crises, advanced assessment skills, strong communication, team collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to professional development.
  • You will conduct telephone assessments for mental health crises, provide remote support to ambulance crews, and collaborate with paramedics on the Mental Health Joint Response Car.

Requirements

  • - Degree or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other relevant discipline
  • - Registration with a relevant professional body
  • - Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health crises
  • - Ability to demonstrate advanced assessment skills and clinical decision-making
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously
  • - Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and demands
  • - Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

Responsibilities

  • The Mental Health Specialist Practitioner will provide specialist enhanced clinical assessment and support specifically to patients who have called the London Ambulance Service for Mental Health issues, or suspected Mental Health issues.
  • The post-holder will follow a rolling rota that will see them complete shifts within our Emergency Operations Center undertaking telephone assessments on patients experiencing a mental health crisis and providing over the phone support to ambulance crews across the city with regards to mental health queries.
  • You will also have opportunity to work alongside a paramedic on our Mental Health Joint Response Car.
  • Working as an autonomous practitioner the post holder is expected to provide advanced assessment, clinical decisions and co-ordinated complex and challenging situations in regards to the management and treatment of this patient group.
  • The Mental Health Specialist Practitioner will conduct telephone assessments and provide remote advice to crews on-scene with mental health patients as well as be deployed to as both a primary and an additional resource to mental health patients as well.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Mental Health Specialist Practitioner?

The primary responsibilities include providing specialist enhanced clinical assessments and support to patients experiencing mental health crises, conducting telephone assessments, providing remote advice to ambulance crews, and working alongside paramedics on the Mental Health Joint Response Car.

Where will the Mental Health Specialist Practitioner be based?

The post holder can be based at Ilford Ambulance Station or Greenwich Ambulance Station for MH Car Shifts, and have the option to work at the Control Room located in Waterloo or Dockside.

What type of shifts will the Mental Health Specialist Practitioner work?

The Mental Health Specialist Practitioner will follow a rolling rota and complete shifts within the Emergency Operations Center and can also work on the Mental Health Joint Response Car.

What qualifications or skills are required for this role?

Candidates should have advanced assessment skills, clinical decision-making capabilities, and experience in managing complex and challenging situations related to mental health.

Is there an opportunity for informal visits before applying for the position?

Yes, informal visits are encouraged, and interested candidates can contact Carly Lynch, the Consultant Nurse for Mental Health, for further details.

What is the vision of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust?

The vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year.

How does the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust plan to improve its services in the next five years?

The Trust has outlined a strategy for 2023-2028 that focuses on three missions: delivering outstanding care, being an inclusive and well-led organization, and improving the health of the capital through its unique pan-London position.

Can the Mental Health Specialist Practitioner work solely on their own?

Yes, the Mental Health Specialist Practitioner will work as an autonomous practitioner and is expected to make independent clinical decisions while managing patients.

How does this role contribute to mental health management in London?

This role is integral to providing immediate support during mental health crises, ensuring timely clinical assessment, and enhancing collaboration between ambulance crews and mental health services across London.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details, you can contact Carly Lynch, Consultant Nurse for Mental Health, at londamb.mentalhealth@nhs.net or by phone at 020 7055 6175.

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The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides emergency medical services across London, offering rapid response to 999 calls and delivering pre-hospital care. Their ultimate mission is to save lives and improve the health of the London community by delivering high-quality emergency care. Their purpose is to ensure timely and effective medical assistance to those in urgent need, enhancing patient outcomes and supporting overall public health and safety.