jobshop
Vacancies for week ending Friday 26 November 2010
Here are some of the
opportunities inside this
week’s Jobshop:
• Area Lead Psychologist
• High Intensity Therapist
• Senior Community Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner,
CRHT
HAMPSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS
FOUNDATION TRUST
www.hampshirepartnership.nhs.uk
For information about the post you can view
www.hampshirepartnership.nhs.uk/jobs where
information, including job description and person
specification are available. On line applications
are preferred, to apply please visit
www.nhs.uk/jobs.
Queries may be addressed via email to
[email protected] quoting the
relevant job reference number.
For jobs prefixed with 348-SC call 023 8087 4096
(24 hours) or e mail
[email protected]
• Health Care Support
Worker
AMH EATING DISORDERS SERVICE, APRIL HOUSE, BITTERNE
• Specialist Acute Care
Pathway Applied
Psychologist
Senior Practitioner
ISP Co-ordinator
• PA to Director of
Operations
Job Ref: 348-AMH017B
• Porter/Handyman
An exciting opportunity has occurred to work as a band
6, Senior Practitioner ISP Co-ordinator with people with
eating disorders. We are looking for an enthusiastic
senior practitioner with some experience with eating
disorders, who is able to build collaborative
relationships, engage in self-reflection and utilise
transferable skills.
• Nurse Mental Health
Practitioner
• Childcare Practitioner
• Clinical Practitioner
Salary: Band 6 £24,831 - £33,436 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
The successful candidate will join our friendly,
enthusiastic and forward thinking Intensive Support
Team (ISP). As an integrated part of the Trust’s Eating
Disorders Service, the ISP aims to support patients who
present with complex and challenging needs, and who
might otherwise require an admission. As a key
member of the ISP there will be expectations to engage
in individual and group therapeutic activities. The post
holder will also work closely with multi-disciplinary
colleagues and with other agencies.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact:
Louise Clifford, Team Manager, April House on
023 8081 9000.
Closing Date: 07 December 2010
Interview Date: 16 December 2010
JOB DESCRIPTIONS & APPLICATION FORMS
For a job description and application form please see under the relevant Trust details
inside.
These Trusts are committed to Equal Opportunities, Job Sharing and Flexible Working and
operate a No Smoking Policy.
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SPECIALISED SERVICES DIRECTORATE
SOUTHFIELD LOW SECURE UNIT
Occupational
Therapy Specialist
PractitionerMental Health
Job Ref: 248-SSD008C
Salary: Band 6 £25,472 - £34,189 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw or Job Share
Do you have experience of working in mental health?
Are you interested in working in a forensic
environment?
We are currently looking for an experienced, innovative
and motivated occupational therapist to join our
occupational therapy team at Southfield Low Secure
Unit. The occupational therapy service uses the Model
of Human Occupation and has recently introduced the
Model of Creative Ability, Sensory Integration, AMPs
and a vocational pathway.
You will need to have good communication and
leadership skills as you will be responsible for
supervising other occupational therapy staff and
leading the occupational therapy team. You will also
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team having
responsibility for the assessment and treatment of a
caseload of inpatients with complex needs.
You will need to be committed to the development of
high quality, evidence based interventions within a
forensic setting. The post holder will have opportunities
to develop their own skills and get involved in audit and
research.
A comprehensive induction and regular supervision
would be arranged together with an agreed
programme of Continuous Professional Development.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Anita
Bowser, O.T Team Manager on 01329 836160 (email:
[email protected])
Closing Date: 25 November 2010
Interview Date: 8 December 2010
SOCIAL CARE 6 THE POTTERIES, FAREHAM
PA To Deputy
Director Of
Operations
Job Ref: 348-SC422
Salary: Band 4 £17,316 - £20,818 pa pro rata
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced and dynamic
PA to the Deputy Director of Operations, Social Care.
The post will be to cover maternity leave for a minimum
of 11 months. Duties will include typing
correspondence and reports, diary management,
minute taking and supervising a small number of
administrative support staff.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate
their ability to use independent judgement and
initiative, excellent communication skills, attention to
detail, the ability to prioritise a busy workload and
proven leadership skills.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and
Powerpoint to a very good standard is essential.
The postholder will be based in Fareham, however, they
will occasionally be required to travel to other offices in
Hampshire and therefore must be able to drive and
have access to their own vehicle.
*Please note – this vacancy may close earlier than
advertised if the required number of applications is
reached.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Claire
Langran on 01329 316411.
Closing Date: 24 November 2010
Interview Date: 8 December 2010
SPECIALISED SERVICES BLUEBIRD HOUSE
ADULT, NORTH AREA CRHT/THERAPIES DEPT BASINGSTOKE
Specialist Acute
Care Pathway
Applied
Psychologist
Job Ref: 348-PARK011F
Salary: Band 8A £38,851-£46,621 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw:
0.5 wte North Hampshire CRHT
0.5 wte North Hampshire Adult Inpatient Therapy
Services
Adult Mental Health Crisis Resolution and Home
Treatment Service, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and
Acute Ward, including MoD Service Users
This is a new and innovative post working across the
acute care pathway in both our Locality Crisis
Resolution and Home Treatment Service and
In-patient Services.
You would be working with people with severe and
complex mental health problems presenting with acute
need and requiring either in-patient or home based
treatment.
The position will be based with established teams and
will involve direct clinical work and supervision as well
as advising on research and audit.
At interview you will be asked to make a presentation
lasting no more than 10 minutes.
The Trust has strong links with Southampton University,
particularly the Doctoral programme in Clinical
Psychology and the MSc/Diploma in Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy for Severe Mental Health Problems
For an informal discussion please contact Gary
Walsby, Manager on 01256 376426.
Closing Date: 30 November 2010
Staff Nurse,
Registered Nurse in
Mental Health,
Learning
Disabilities or
Children’s Nurse
Interview Date: 23 December 2010
Job Ref: 348-SSD005C
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care
Co-ordinator (nurse, OT, social worker) within the
Southampton east CMHT based at Hawthorn Lodge .
Salary: Band 5 £21,176 - £27,534 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
Bluebird House opened in January 2008 and is the only
NHS Secure Forensic Mental Health Service for Young
People in the South of England, and one of only six in
the UK.
Bluebird House is a dynamic and innovative unit
treating young people between the ages of 12-18 who
present with challenging behaviour and highly complex
needs. It is equipped with an excellent range of facilities
to meet the therapeutic and educational needs of our
young people. If this type of challenge interests you
then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our
team. In doing so you can expect to receive both a Trust
and local induction. A comprehensive training
programme including access to a bespoke Forensic
CAMHS module and mentorship training run by
Southampton University. A Preceptorship programme is
in place for newly qualified band 5 nurses
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH HAWTHORN LODGE
Care Co-ordinator/
Practitioner
Job Ref: 348-AMH018B
Salary: Band 6 £25,472 - £34,189 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
The post holder will provide care co-ordination for a
defined number of clients with severe and enduring
mental health problems. The post holder will participate
in the duty and assessment rotas within the team, and
also closely liaise with the ward and work with clients
recently discharged.
The Community Mental Health Team is focussed on
delivering a service for client with severe and enduring
mental health issues.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Terry
Novakovic Team leader, Hawthorn Lodge on 023 8047
5130.
Closing Date: 24 November 2010
Interview Date: W/C 13 December 2010
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FOREST LODGE
Nurse Mental
Health Practitioner
Job Ref: 348-AMH019B
Salary: Band 5: £21,176 - £27,534 pa pro rata
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw. This is a 24 hour rotational
post that will include night and weekend shifts.
Six month temporary contract
New Year and a New Challenge!
Forest Lodge is a fast stream rehabilitation unit (6-9
months stay), situated in central Southampton. Our
purpose is to assist our service users in their recovery
from enduring mental illness and to achieve a planned
discharge into the community.
Due to promotion, we now have a vacancy for a Band
5 Nurse Practitioner. It is a busy and challenging role in
a stand alone unit so experience would be preferable,
but we will be happy to consider newly qualified nurses
and preceptorship is available.
The person that we seek will be motivated, enthusiastic
and professional, and will have a genuine interest in
working with our client group.
Duties will include day to day management of the Unit,
being the named nurse for service users, delivering
client centred care, organising CPA’s and supervising
junior staff.
We will encourage both personal and professional
development through education and training,
particularly the development of psychosocial skills.
There will be monthly supervision and yearly appraisal
to support and encourage career progression.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Tony
Knight, Advanced Practitioner or Emily Downie,
Senior Practitioner on 023 8033 8142.
Closing Date: 24 November 2010
Interview Date: 9 December 2010
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH
MOTHER AND BABY UNIT MELBURY LODGE
Childcare
Practitioner
Job Ref: 348-PARK010F
Salary: Band 4 £18,152 - £21,798 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw covering a 24 hour rota
Melbury Lodge is a purpose built in-patient Unit in
Winchester. The Mother and Baby Unit is situated in
Melbury Lodge. We hold a progressive approach and
succeed in providing evidence based interventions for
mothers suffering from mental health problems.
An opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Practitioner to
join the Specialist Psychiatric Team at the Mother and
Baby Unit in Winchester. The MBU is a seven-bed unit
that cares for mothers and babies up to one year old.
The unit provides a service which allows mothers and
babies to stay together, whilst the mother recovers from
her illness.
You role will encompass supporting mother and baby
during a time when parenting capacity may be
impacted upon, due to illness.
We are looking for a self motivated, empathic person
with a good sense of humour. You must have good
communication skills and the ability to work as part of
our multi-disciplinary team.
You will receive regular Supervision and Annual
Appraisal and will be offered training opportunities to
meet your Personal Development Plan.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to
Bluebird House and meet some of the team please
contact Lee Bradley, Modern Matron on 023 8087
4560.
Closing Date: 26 November 2010
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact
Sharon Jenkins on 01962 825087.
Interview Date: 13 December 2010
Closing Date: 01 December 2010
Interview Date: TBC
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AMH, SUBSTANCE MISUSE NEW ROAD CENTRE
Clinical Practitioner
Job Ref: 348-AMH021B
Salary: Band 6 £25,472 - £34,189 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated practitioner
to join our Community Alcohol Service based at the
New Road Centre in Southampton. If you are keen to
make a difference by helping those with severe alcohol
dependence and complex needs you will want to join
our busy and dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The post
holder will carry out comprehensive assessments, carry
a caseload, facilitate WRAP groups, contribute to home
detoxification, participate in a duty rota and liaise with
a number of agencies within the city.
Hampshire Partnership Trust offers excellent training
opportunities
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Sheila
Worth, Alcohol Team Manager on 023 8071 7171
Closing Date: 26 November 2010
Interview Date: TBA
OPMH ST WALERIC
Medical Secretary
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MAPLES TATCHBURY
The Kintampo
Project
Area Lead
Psychologist
Ghana – Hampshire Mental Health Link
Job Ref: 348-AMH020E
Job Ref: 348-CORP003D
Salary: Band 8C £38,851 - £46,621 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
Three teams of three required to teach in Ghana
We are offering a unique development and training
opportunity for HPFT staff to experience psychiatry, as
practiced in Africa, while helping develop a new mental
health service in Ghana. The Kintampo Project is a
Hampshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust initiative
(www.thekintampoproject.org).
We want to recruit three teams of three people. Two
people (per team) who have the experience to provide
direct support for the education of students (individual
and small groups) with the focus on practical problem
based learning around clinical practice. We also require
one person (per team) to work with the other two UK
team members, and local clinical supervisors in the
field, to provide support and educator development for
the local supervisors to develop confidence and skills in
facilitating self-directed learning of their students.
Adult mental health experience is essential as well as
expertise in clinical teaching and the education of
clinicians via clinical settings. Previous experience
overseas would be helpful but is not essential.
You would need to commit to three week visits;
Job Ref: 348-OPMH010G
Teams 1 and 2
Salary: Band 3 £15,610 - £18,577 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
May 2011 and March 2012
An opportunity has arisen for a medical secretary to
work as part of Winchester CMHT for Older People. The
person will be part of a busy admin team, who work in
a supportive and flexible manner to meet the needs of
our patients and the service, supporting the medical
staff as well as the community mental health team. The
role will involve coordinating clinics, typing
letters/reports, contributing to team audits, the
collection of statistics and answering the telephone.
Late March / Early April 2011 and October 2011
The successful applicant would be an experienced
secretary preferably within a medical environment and
would have excellent keyboard and audio typing skills
and be competent and confident in the use of
Microsoft office applications. The post would also
include telephone contacts with patients, their carers
and other staff. Therefore excellent communications
skills are essential.
The successful applicant will have excellent skills of
prioritisation and time management, communication
and the ability to work using their own initiative within
a team environment. A mature approachable and
flexible attitude towards this work is essential as is an
ability to work under pressure when required.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact
Susanna Preedy or Christine Armanni on 01962
841941.
Closing Date: 30 November 2010
Interview Date: 10 December 2010
AMH EAST AREA
Team 3
You would need to take annual leave (possibly
combined with special leave). Your application will be
subject to line management approval. Flight and
accommodation costs would be met by the project. You
would need to pay your subsistence, vaccinations and
visa (approx £350 for the first visit, then up to £300 for
subsequent visits). You would need to incorporate your
experiences into your Personal Development Plans and
be committed to recording your development and the
benefits produced for HPFT patients/ services.
For an application form or to find out more
contact Sally Gore on 023 8087 4315 or email
[email protected]
Closing Date: 24 November 2010
Interview Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
(FOR ALL 3 TEAMS)
SPECIALISED SERVICES SOUTHFIELD
TATCHBURY MOUNT NR SOUTHAMPTON
Porter/Handyman
Job Ref: 348-SSD007C
Salary: Band 2 £13,653 - £16,753 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
Join us in making a difference. An opportunity has
arisen to work in a challenging but friendly unit.,
Southfield is a 26-bed Low Secure Adult Mental Health
Unit based at Tatchbury Mount near Southampton, you
will meet many challenges along the way and no two
days will be the same. You will be required to deal with
deliveries, small repairs i.e. replacing locks/door
handles, shelving clearing extract grilles, clearing paths
and checking/driving the unit vehicle. The Trust has a
very pro-active training programme which you will have
access to; along with supervision and appraisal we will
assist your personal development. The successful
applicant will report to the Senior Facilities Supervisor
and assist them in ensuring local procedures and policy
guidelines are adhered to.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Fay
Bourneon 023 8087 4568.
Closing Date: 26 November 2010
Interview Date: 8 December 2010
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With the impending retirement of the current post
holder we are looking for a new Area Lead Psychologist
for East Hampshire Adult Mental Health Psychological
Services.
In addition to carrying a clinical caseload you will
provide leadership to psychological therapists in the
area. You will have the opportunity to influence and
shape the on-going development of psychological
services but will also contribute to a broader range of
adult mental health management and development
groups.
We are looking for someone who already has
significant clinical and managerial experience in adult
mental health. We also expect you will be a flexible
team player with a strong presence and well developed
interpersonal and communication skills.
The current service is based over a number of sites, is
multi-disciplinary and spans both acute and community
care pathways. We have expertise in CBT, DBT, EMDR
and psychodynamic psychotherapy. There are good
links with Southampton University and its Department
of Psychology; particularly with the Doctoral
programme in Clinical Psychology and the MSc/Diploma
in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Severe Mental
Health Problems. The geographical area encompasses
beautiful countryside and coastline and has excellent
road, rail and air links.
Informal enquiries and visits are very welcome. Please
contact Dr Keith Beach Consultant Clinical
Psychologist/Psychotherapist on tel: 023 9268 3500 or
e-mail: [email protected] or Karen Guy,
East Area Service Manager on 023 9268 3500 or
e-mail: [email protected]
Closing Date: 17 December 2010
Interview Date: 13 January 2011
OLDER PERSONS MENTAL HEALTH
STEFANO OLIVIERI UNIT, MELBURY LODGE
Health Care
Support Worker
Job Ref: 348-OPMH011G
Salary: Band 2 £13,653 - £16,753 pa pro rata
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw and p/t 22.5 pw
The Stefano Olivieri Unit is an assessment and
treatment area for older people with mental health
problems.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals
who can work as part of a team in caring for this very
interesting group of people. Even if you have not had
any experience in caring for this client group, we would
like to meet you and discuss your development in this
area. Internal and external training opportunities are
available.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact
Katrina Cassey, Unit Manager on 01962 824516.
Closing Date: 08 December 2010
Interview Date: 06 January 2011
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE HAMPSHIRE
IMPROVING ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES (IAPT)
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
High Intensity
Therapist
Job Ref: 348-AMH022B
Salary: Band 7 £30,460 £40,157 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw (flexibility may be required)
Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) has
a strong track record of delivering high quality services
and leading change to better serve local people. NHS
Hampshire (our commissioners) is working in
collaboration with us and Solent Mind to deliver IAPT
services across five locations within Hampshire County.
The locations are Test Valley, Eastleigh, Havant, Gosport
and New Forest.
We are looking to recruit High Intensity Therapists who
will provide Step 3 interventions and supervision to our
trainees as part of a stepped care model of IAPT
delivery. These posts will help to create a new
workforce able to deliver evidence based cognitive
behavioural therapy to people with depression, anxiety
and/or phobias.
Please ensure that you download and read the attached
information pack carefully and match your skills to the
person specification.
For further details about the role and HPFT please
email Jonathan Foley (High Intensity Therapy
Co-ordinator) on [email protected] and your
queries will be responded to quickly.
Closing Date: 15 December 2010
Interview Dates: 12 and 13 January 2011
ADULT, NORTH AREA CRHT
Senior Community
Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner,
CRHT
Job Ref: 348-PARK012F
Salary: Band 6 £25,472 - £34,189 pa
Hours: f/t 37.5 pw
We are seeking highly motivated, confident and
experienced practitioner to join our friendly and
established team. You will be a senior member of this
multi-disciplinary team of nurses, mental health
practitioners, social workers and consultant psychiatrist.
The service is based in Basingstoke, covering North
Hampshire and will operate to receive all emergency
mental health referrals throughout the 24-hour period,
365 days per year.
You will have proven risk assessment and management
skills, ability to work flexibly and innovatively, enjoy
working as part of a team and possess excellent
communication skills. You will also have a good
understanding of psychosocial interventions and the
ability to engage with people using the service in crisis
situations.
In return we offer:
• Highly competitive salary scales
• Minimum of 27 days annual leave and 8 days
statutory leave
• Flexible, family friendly hours
• Extensive training opportunities including
Southampton University
• Progressive staff development packages
• Short-term single accommodation
• Car lease scheme
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact: Gary
Walsby, Manager on 01256 376426.
Closing Date: 14 December 2010
Interview Date: 10 January 2011
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