Senior Early Intervention in Psychosis Practitioner RMN

Community Links

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Job summary

If you are enthusiastic about working with people with psychosis and supporting them on their recovery journey, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a creative and passionate individual to join us as a Senior Early Intervention in Psychosis Practitioner.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Main duties of the job

You will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary community based Aspire team, providing an effective, flexible, supportive and responsive service to people who are experiencing the initial stages of psychosis. You will also provide formal supervision, support and guidance to junior staff members and contribute to education including assessment and supervision of students on placement.

As a Senior Early Intervention in Psychosis Practitioner youll be keen, inspiring, open minded and most importantly you will be yourself.

About us

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Passion, Collaboration and Integrity.

Date posted

08 September 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£31,365 to £37,890 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0447-21-5992

Job locations

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Armley Road

Armley

Leeds

LS12 2LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

1.To be the responsible care co-ordinator for a caseload of individuals with first episode psychosis and their families, in accordance with the Care Programme Approach Policy and aspire case management procedures.

2.To work assertively and in partnership with members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. medical staff, psychologist, family therapist, employment specialist.

3.To ensure effective communication within a Team Approach model to support effective planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

4.To have a working knowledge of current principles, evidence-based practice and service provision within Early Interventions in Psychosis.

5.Contribute to teaching and training of other professionals internally and externally regards current best practice for EIP.

6.To undertake initial assessments with people referred to the service to identify first episode psychosis. To assess for, plan, implement and evaluate care and support for our clients, making use of validated assessment tools and outcome measures.

7.Demonstrate a scope of practice and experience of delivering NICE recommended interventions specific to clients with FEP.

8.Knowledge and experience of contributing to outcome data. Assist with data collection and daily completion of statistical information.

9.Providing clinical supervision and annual performance reviews for junior members of the team. Maintain supervision records as required.

10.Assist and act as a mentor for new workers in their induction and act as workplace supervisor for students and volunteer placements.

11.Participate in and where appropriate take a lead in meetings. Attend relevant external meetings as advised by the service manager.

12.To assess levels of clinical risk, initiate and review risk management plans.

13.To work within the requirements of the Mental Health Act for service users where this is applicable. Prepare social circumstances reports and documents/reports for mental health tribunals.

14.To provide practical support and help to service users and carers in developing meaningful social support networks.

15.To work alongside families/carers in providing information and supporting them emotionally and practically.

16.To support service users with all aspects of recovery including developing meaningful support networks, gaining work, education and training opportunities.

17.Work to promote community awareness of psychosis and reduce stigma within a range of arenas including primary care settings, educational establishments, youth services, voluntary and statutory services.

18.Promote service user and carer involvement in all aspects of the service.

19.To ensure that client records and other information systems are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

20.To ensure that the safeguarding of all adults and children is paramount and in line with policy and procedure.

21.To adhere to organisational policies and procedures relating to risk and personal safety.

22.To contribute to the achievement of annually set individual and team targets.

23.To participate in regular supervision.

24.To represent Community Links in a knowledgeable and professional manner at all times.

25.To maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.

26.To identify own training and development needs in conjunction with your line manager and participate in training opportunities as directed.

27.To partake in Community Links Personal Development Review system.

28.Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.To be the responsible care co-ordinator for a caseload of individuals with first episode psychosis and their families, in accordance with the Care Programme Approach Policy and aspire case management procedures.

2.To work assertively and in partnership with members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. medical staff, psychologist, family therapist, employment specialist.

3.To ensure effective communication within a Team Approach model to support effective planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

4.To have a working knowledge of current principles, evidence-based practice and service provision within Early Interventions in Psychosis.

5.Contribute to teaching and training of other professionals internally and externally regards current best practice for EIP.

6.To undertake initial assessments with people referred to the service to identify first episode psychosis. To assess for, plan, implement and evaluate care and support for our clients, making use of validated assessment tools and outcome measures.

7.Demonstrate a scope of practice and experience of delivering NICE recommended interventions specific to clients with FEP.

8.Knowledge and experience of contributing to outcome data. Assist with data collection and daily completion of statistical information.

9.Providing clinical supervision and annual performance reviews for junior members of the team. Maintain supervision records as required.

10.Assist and act as a mentor for new workers in their induction and act as workplace supervisor for students and volunteer placements.

11.Participate in and where appropriate take a lead in meetings. Attend relevant external meetings as advised by the service manager.

12.To assess levels of clinical risk, initiate and review risk management plans.

13.To work within the requirements of the Mental Health Act for service users where this is applicable. Prepare social circumstances reports and documents/reports for mental health tribunals.

14.To provide practical support and help to service users and carers in developing meaningful social support networks.

15.To work alongside families/carers in providing information and supporting them emotionally and practically.

16.To support service users with all aspects of recovery including developing meaningful support networks, gaining work, education and training opportunities.

17.Work to promote community awareness of psychosis and reduce stigma within a range of arenas including primary care settings, educational establishments, youth services, voluntary and statutory services.

18.Promote service user and carer involvement in all aspects of the service.

19.To ensure that client records and other information systems are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

20.To ensure that the safeguarding of all adults and children is paramount and in line with policy and procedure.

21.To adhere to organisational policies and procedures relating to risk and personal safety.

22.To contribute to the achievement of annually set individual and team targets.

23.To participate in regular supervision.

24.To represent Community Links in a knowledgeable and professional manner at all times.

25.To maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.

26.To identify own training and development needs in conjunction with your line manager and participate in training opportunities as directed.

27.To partake in Community Links Personal Development Review system.

28.Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering supervision to junior team members and/or students and supporting and addressing staff development and performance;
  • Experience of working as part of an MDT in a mental health setting;
  • Experience of managing a caseload using CPA and Mental Health Act frameworks;
  • Experience of mental health either as service user, carer, worker or volunteer;

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an early intervention service; the principles and model of early intervention;
  • Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions relevant to first episode psychosis;
  • Experience of working with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS);
  • Experience of working within a CQC regulated service;

Qualifications

Essential

  • Possess a relevant professional qualification to degree or post-graduate level (i.e. OT, Social Work, RMN) and/or equivalent significant experience in mental health

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal, written and numeracy skills sufficient to be able to make accurate written records and to convey complex information
  • Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, and Access etc.
  • Attention to detail in relation to data collection and able to interpret results and disseminate to the team
  • Good interpersonal skills including listening and displaying empathy
  • Creative, flexible and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems
  • Have a sound understanding of the principles of early intervention and applying these in the current context, and being able to support the team to implement changes in practice and service delivery
  • Able to work collaboratively and positively with clients, carers, other service providers and stakeholders; using open and honest communication
  • Able to work as part of a team but also use own initiative within parameters of responsibility
  • Able to use skills in assertive engagement
  • Possess good skills in relation to mental health assessment
  • A sound understanding of clinical risk assessment and management, including therapeutic risk taking
  • Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence
  • Able to offer leadership to their team, demonstrate skills in supervising staff and motivating individuals.

Desirable

  • Language skills e.g. Urdu, Polish, BSL, etc
  • Demonstrate skills in dual diagnosis and substance use work

Approach

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our client group
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
  • Demonstrate a commitment to enabling and empowering clients to become actively involved in Community Links
  • Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload
  • Positive attitude towards training and Continuous Professional Development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering supervision to junior team members and/or students and supporting and addressing staff development and performance;
  • Experience of working as part of an MDT in a mental health setting;
  • Experience of managing a caseload using CPA and Mental Health Act frameworks;
  • Experience of mental health either as service user, carer, worker or volunteer;

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an early intervention service; the principles and model of early intervention;
  • Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions relevant to first episode psychosis;
  • Experience of working with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS);
  • Experience of working within a CQC regulated service;

Qualifications

Essential

  • Possess a relevant professional qualification to degree or post-graduate level (i.e. OT, Social Work, RMN) and/or equivalent significant experience in mental health

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal, written and numeracy skills sufficient to be able to make accurate written records and to convey complex information
  • Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, and Access etc.
  • Attention to detail in relation to data collection and able to interpret results and disseminate to the team
  • Good interpersonal skills including listening and displaying empathy
  • Creative, flexible and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems
  • Have a sound understanding of the principles of early intervention and applying these in the current context, and being able to support the team to implement changes in practice and service delivery
  • Able to work collaboratively and positively with clients, carers, other service providers and stakeholders; using open and honest communication
  • Able to work as part of a team but also use own initiative within parameters of responsibility
  • Able to use skills in assertive engagement
  • Possess good skills in relation to mental health assessment
  • A sound understanding of clinical risk assessment and management, including therapeutic risk taking
  • Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence
  • Able to offer leadership to their team, demonstrate skills in supervising staff and motivating individuals.

Desirable

  • Language skills e.g. Urdu, Polish, BSL, etc
  • Demonstrate skills in dual diagnosis and substance use work

Approach

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our client group
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
  • Demonstrate a commitment to enabling and empowering clients to become actively involved in Community Links
  • Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload
  • Positive attitude towards training and Continuous Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Community Links

Address

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Employer's website

https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Community Links

Address

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Employer's website

https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Leader

Alexis Hill

alexis.hill@commlinks.co.uk

Date posted

08 September 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£31,365 to £37,890 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0447-21-5992

Job locations

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Armley Road

Armley

Leeds

LS12 2LB


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