IPT-A Trainee Post Graduate Mental Health Practitioner

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 6

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Chester

Requirements

To hold a caseload of assessments, treatment upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.
To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.
Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework.
To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people and families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
To participate directly in the teams duty rotas in line with the grading of the post.
To exercise responsibility within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in cooperation with the child young person and carers.
To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of work.
To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families.
To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.
Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.
Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and the Trust safeguarding policies.
Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.
To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.
To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda.

Responsibilities

To hold a caseload of assessments, treatment upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.
To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.
Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework.
To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people and families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
To participate directly in the teams duty rotas in line with the grading of the post.
To exercise responsibility within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in cooperation with the child young person and carers.
To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of work.
To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families.
To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.
Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.
Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and the Trust safeguarding policies.
Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.
To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.
To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of an IPT-A Trainee Post Graduate Mental Health Practitioner?

The main responsibility is to hold a caseload of assessments and treatments, providing direct therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and families referred to the service.

What frameworks and guidelines should I be familiar with in this role?

You should be familiar with the THRIVE framework, Local Safeguarding Children’s Board guidelines, and the Trust safeguarding policies.

Is experience with diverse backgrounds important for this position?

Yes, it is essential to work sensitively with children, young people, and families from a wide range of racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

What types of assessments will I be conducting?

You will be conducting risk assessments, clinical formulations, and developing intervention plans based on evidence-based practice.

Will I be required to collaborate with other team members?

Yes, collaboration with other team members is necessary to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families.

How important is documentation in this role?

Maintaining clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records is crucial to ensure information accuracy and compliance with Data Protection Act, professional body, and Trust standards.

Are there specific measures I will use in clinical practice?

Yes, you will engage with routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate, including their use in clinical practice and data input into clinical records.

Will I need to participate in duty rotas?

Yes, participation in the team’s duty rotas is required and is in line with the grading of the post.

What level of responsibility will I have regarding client care?

You will exercise responsibility for the assessment, treatment, and discharge of clients within supervisory, managerial, and accountability structures.

How do I address child protection issues in this role?

You should identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues as per the guidelines of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board and the Trust safeguarding policies.

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.