Total 46 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in theself management of their recovery. Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where theperson wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurateassessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departmentsreferral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service orback to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatmentto high intensity psychological therapy. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guidedself-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacologicaltreatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment asnecessary. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients intreatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with serviceprotocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinicaldecision making. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriatestep-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a steppedcare approach. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment intothe overall therapy process. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotesrecovery and recognises and respects diversity.Training and Supervision Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the postincluding practical , academic and practice based assessments. Apply learning from the training programme in practice. Receive supervision from the educational providers in relation to coursework to meet the required standards. Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload toclinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed andscheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinicalgovernance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors inclinical practice. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improvecompetences and clinical practice. Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to theemployer and any regulating, and keep up to date on newrecommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHSplan, National Service Framework, National Institute for ClinicalExcellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres oftreatment for common mental health problems. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with seniortherapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professionaldevelopment. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreedobjectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment and ensure personal development plan maintains up to datespecialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service deliverymodels/developments. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental health and Primary care Services. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safetyand the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure thatinformation processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.