Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Early Intervention for Psychosis (EIP) team in the London Borough of Ealing.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven experience of working in a community based setting. You will be responsible for the delivery of care to an allocated caseload of service users, experiencing, or recovering from first-episode psychosis.
You will provide direct support to service users and carers, guided by the principles of Early Intervention Services. Support which is collaborative, holistic and recovery focused.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Team, working in partnership with a range of stakeholders inside and outside of the Trust.
The successful candidate will be based at Ealing EIS, Cherington House, Hanwell W7 3HL.
The candidate applying for this role should not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required:
1. To work within the multi-disciplinary team structure of the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team (EIS).
2. To support and work alongside Care Co-ordinators and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care.
3. To provide Support, give Time to an allocated group of service users, promoting Recovery and maintaining them in the community environment.
4. To make a valuable contribution to multi-disciplinary team assessments and the formulation and implementation of MDT care plans.
5. To maintain a high standard of care, ensuring that the quality of care provided is continually informed by the best evidence-based practice.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ3 or equivalent with relevance to post.
- GCSE or equivalent in verbal and written English and maths
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health services (eg. as a worker or service user/ carer).
- Experience of sustained previous employment.
- Experience of relating well to people experiencing psychosis
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experience of therapeutic or activity Group.
- Working with Children and Adolescents - CAMHS
- Working with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic processes involved in obtaining training and employment
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Basic understanding of professionalism required when working for a public service
Desirable
- Understanding of basic issues related to supporting families in which an individual experiences psychosis.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) - ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues effectively via face-to-face contact, by telephone and in writing.
- Ability to organise own work and priorities with supervision
- Ability to deal with difficult or urgent situations.
- Willingness to undertake further training, including Mandatory.
- Ability to deal sensitively and appropriately with clients, who may be distressed, disturbed or confused.
- Ability to work positively with other mental health professionals in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to care plans for clients
- Ability to accurately assess basic situations of risk and act appropriately.
- Demonstrate capacity to use skills in order to ensure a high standard of service to all clients regardless of age gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or cultural background.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ3 or equivalent with relevance to post.
- GCSE or equivalent in verbal and written English and maths
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health services (eg. as a worker or service user/ carer).
- Experience of sustained previous employment.
- Experience of relating well to people experiencing psychosis
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experience of therapeutic or activity Group.
- Working with Children and Adolescents - CAMHS
- Working with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic processes involved in obtaining training and employment
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Basic understanding of professionalism required when working for a public service
Desirable
- Understanding of basic issues related to supporting families in which an individual experiences psychosis.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) - ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues effectively via face-to-face contact, by telephone and in writing.
- Ability to organise own work and priorities with supervision
- Ability to deal with difficult or urgent situations.
- Willingness to undertake further training, including Mandatory.
- Ability to deal sensitively and appropriately with clients, who may be distressed, disturbed or confused.
- Ability to work positively with other mental health professionals in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to care plans for clients
- Ability to accurately assess basic situations of risk and act appropriately.
- Demonstrate capacity to use skills in order to ensure a high standard of service to all clients regardless of age gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or cultural background.
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.
