HIGH DEPENDENCY PATHWAY SPECIALIST PRACTITIONER in London

Job summaryThis is a fantastic opportunity for an individual seeking to advance in their career into a specialist role in community rehab for the first time, or for someone experienced looking for a change of department.This role is unique and has been an integral part in development of Haringey's inpatient rehab to community rehab pathway which had great success in reducing out of area rehab placements and reducing the admission rates of service users on the community rehab pathway.We are a diverse team who strive for further improvements and will be able to support you to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge in this role.Apply now to to join an excellent team, enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.You will be the Key Health Care Professional (KHCP) for Haringey service users with a primary diagnosis of psychosis that have been referred to a inpatient rehab unit You will be part of the consultation process to support the decision-making process for service users identified for HD unit admissions. You will be part of an inpatient and community MDT and in co-production with service users, will support and monitor the service user during their HD admission. You will also be the KHCP while the service user continues their 18-month community rehabilitation program when discharge back into the community.Main duties of the jobTo lead on monitoring of service users while they are in a HDU and attend Haringey ICB panelsTo lead on HCRT consultation process with the care coordinator, community, and inpatient MDT in the decision-making process for a referral to an HDUCarry out baseline assessment with other members of the MDT, inpatient teams and out going care coordinator to ascertain service user level of initial baseline functioning.Formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans and outcome goals in conjunction with service user, care coordinator, inpatient and HCRT (which can involve other options alternative to HD units) at the same time as preparing to act as HCP to those service users referred to HD units in and outside NCLTo be the HCP for those service user that have been admitted to a HDU follow transfer for care coordinator.The HCP will be required to provide support the service users and HDU MDT to ensure that outcome goals identified from the onset are progressed throughout the service user's stay,And are continued into the service users 18-month community rehab program whether they are in NLC or out of borough*Provide up to date information/feedback from actions from various panels including Haringey Complex Care PanelAbout usNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy: We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for allWe will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.Why NLFT?We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension schemeExcellent internal staff networkIn order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.DetailsDate posted25 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 55,524 to 62,652 a year Per annum including HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number455-NLFT-8191809Job locationsSt Ann'sSt Ann's RdLondonN15 3THUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. Carry overall responsibility for the management of a caseload, acting as a care co- ordinator, as defined by the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and implementing Dialogue+2. Deliver high quality assessment, effective care and treatment that is carried out within a multidisciplinary framework and in collaboration with other agencies.3. Involve service users and their carers in planning care that includes all of their individual and diverse needs.4. Design individual programmes of care collaboratively with patients to maximize self- management and social inclusion and reflect their own goals and aspirations. Review and adjust plans according to changing service user needs.5. Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions using developed interpersonal skills such as CBT, Trauma Informed or psycho-education.For full details see Job Description Job description Job responsibilities1. Carry overall responsibility for the management of a caseload, acting as a care co- ordinator, as defined by the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and implementing Dialogue+2. Deliver high quality assessment, effective care and treatment that is carried out within a multidisciplinary framework and in collaboration with other agencies.3. Involve service users and their carers in planning care that includes all of their individual and diverse needs.4. Design individual programmes of care collaboratively with patients to maximize self- management and social inclusion and reflect their own goals and aspirations. Review and adjust plans according to changing service user needs.5. Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions using developed interpersonal skills such as CBT, Trauma Informed or psycho-education.For full details see Job DescriptionPerson Specification Qualification EssentialRegistered Social worker Recognised training in teaching/mentorship/su pervision or equivalent teaching and assessing qualificationDesirableRelevant qualification in Psychosocial Interventions with people with severe and enduring mental health problems. Evidence of other further post- registration education and training EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE EssentialSignificant clinical experience in the community. Significant years post- registration experience, at least one of which will be working with people with severe and complex mental health problems Demonstrable experience and knowledge of exercising clinical responsibility for patients' care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified practitioner and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan and under supervisionExperience of working with people with mental health problems in a therapeutic capacity Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent. Experience of developing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships with external partners to include Primary Care, Social Care and the Third sector.DesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or mentoring Experience of working within a multicultural frameworkExperience and knowledge of group processes and facilitating groups SKILLS AND ABILITIES EssentialUnderstanding of statutory policy relating to mental health care delivery including Care Programme Approach and Dialogue +, National Service Framework for Mental Health, Care Act and the Mental Health Act and Nice Guideline-Rehabilitation for Adult with Complex Psychosis The ability to implement clinical and line management supervision.Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment Ability to work under pressure in acute situations with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within a dynamic environmentAbility to use initiative as appropriate Organisational, assessment and decision-making skills Ability to undertake evidence- based interventions with people experiencing a range of mental health problems. Ability to undertake comprehensive/ complete risk assessment and implement risk management plansRobust understanding of safeguarding processes for adults and childrenUnderstanding of statutory policy relating to mental health care delivery incl. Care Programme Approach, National Service Framework for Mental Health, Care, the Mental Health Act and Nice Guideline-Rehabilitation for Adult with Complex Psychosis Good IT skills Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-professional team as a lead clinician and role model.DesirableTraining and advanced skills in a specialised approach such as psycho-social interventions, dual diagnosis, personality disorder or assertive outreach Ability to implement clinical and line management supervision Person Specification Qualification EssentialRegistered Social worker Recognised training in teaching/mentorship/su pervision or equivalent teaching and assessing qualificationDesirableRelevant qualification in Psychosocial Interventions with people with severe and enduring mental health problems. Evidence of other further post- registration education and training EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE EssentialSignificant clinical experience in the community. Significant years post- registration experience, at least one of which will be working with people with severe and complex mental health problems Demonstrable experience and knowledge of exercising clinical responsibility for patients' care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified practitioner and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan and under supervisionExperience of working with people with mental health problems in a therapeutic capacity Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent. Experience of developing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships with external partners to include Primary Care, Social Care and the Third sector.DesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or mentoring Experience of working within a multicultural frameworkExperience and knowledge of group processes and facilitating groups SKILLS AND ABILITIES EssentialUnderstanding of statutory policy relating to mental health care delivery including Care Programme Approach and Dialogue +, National Service Framework for Mental Health, Care Act and the Mental Health Act and Nice Guideline-Rehabilitation for Adult with Complex Psychosis The ability to implement clinical and line management supervision.Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment Ability to work under pressure in acute situations with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within a dynamic environmentAbility to use initiative as appropriate Organisational, assessment and decision-making skills Ability to undertake evidence- based interventions with people experiencing a range of mental health problems. Ability to undertake comprehensive/ complete risk assessment and implement risk management plansRobust understanding of safeguarding processes for adults and childrenUnderstanding of statutory policy relating to mental health care delivery incl. Care Programme Approach, National Service Framework for Mental Health, Care, the Mental Health Act and Nice Guideline-Rehabilitation for Adult with Complex Psychosis Good IT skills Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-professional team as a lead clinician and role model.DesirableTraining and advanced skills in a specialised approach such as psycho-social interventions, dual diagnosis, personality disorder or assertive outreach Ability to implement clinical and line management supervisionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressSt Ann'sSt Ann's RdLondonN15 3THUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressSt Ann'sSt Ann's RdLondonN15 3THUnited KingdomEmployer's website