Job summary
CAMEO is an award-winning CPFT Early Intervention service offering assessment, treatment and support to people aged 14 - 65 years who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time.
Due to substantial investment in our service we are delighted to be embarking upon a very significant service expansion which will see us more fully meet national targets and provide first-class NICE adherent quality of care.
CAMEO Service operates across our Foundation Trust via two established bases in Cambridge and Peterborough. These career development posts are available both at our Cambridge and Peterborough teams.
If you have passion and drive for the values that underpin EI work, remain focused on consolidating your training and developing your professional confidence and expertise then we very much look forward to meeting with you.
Main duties of the job
You will be a care coordinator supported to manage a caseload ensuring delivery of expert clinical assessment and individualized specialist treatment interventions as part of a service user's overall multi-disciplinary team care plan. In addition you will work with families and contribute to overseeing and monitoring the physical health of our service users. You will take part in the meetings and activities of the MDT which will also include being a duty person .
You will need to be skilled at managing relationships with our many stakeholders . You will be called upon at times to write reports . You may also be involved in mental health promotion within our local communities.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
As a Care Coordinator you will be supported to manage your own caseload of service users overseeing their recovery focused care plan and treatment goals. In addition you will be offered training to be able to confidently deliver interventions and assessment to the wider team caseload and there will be ample opportunities to co work with your colleagues.
You will be offered and supported through your mentorship if applicable and you will work towards achieving professional competencies that once assessed as achieved you will progress to a band 6 role in the team .
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
As a Care Coordinator you will be supported to manage your own caseload of service users overseeing their recovery focused care plan and treatment goals. In addition you will be offered training to be able to confidently deliver interventions and assessment to the wider team caseload and there will be ample opportunities to co work with your colleagues.
You will be offered and supported through your mentorship if applicable and you will work towards achieving professional competencies that once assessed as achieved you will progress to a band 6 role in the team .
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of continued training and professional development
- Evidence of training appropriate to adult mental health care
Experience
Essential
- Completion of nurse training program
- Willingness to undertake Preceptorship program (for newly qualified RMN)
- Demonstrate knowledge of working with people experiencing psychosis
- Demonstrate knowledge of working with service users experiencing a crisis related to their mental health
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional practice within a mental health setting
- Experience of managing workload and ability to prioritise
- Experience of working with adult service users, their families and carers
- Lived experience of mental health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in undertaking clinical assessments / baseline mental health assessment
- Skills in risk assessment and management
- Skills in crisis management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in working with others within a multi-disciplinary team under supervision
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Advanced keyboard and computer skills
- Able to contain and work with high levels of distress from clients
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of and interest in Early Intervention Service research and the impact psychosis can have on people's lives
- Knowledge of the issues around social inclusion for mental health services users
- Ability to identify and employ, as appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of effective clinical practice
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically be able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
Other
Essential
- Ability to undertake travel independently to different locations in an efficient and timely manner
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of continued training and professional development
- Evidence of training appropriate to adult mental health care
Experience
Essential
- Completion of nurse training program
- Willingness to undertake Preceptorship program (for newly qualified RMN)
- Demonstrate knowledge of working with people experiencing psychosis
- Demonstrate knowledge of working with service users experiencing a crisis related to their mental health
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional practice within a mental health setting
- Experience of managing workload and ability to prioritise
- Experience of working with adult service users, their families and carers
- Lived experience of mental health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in undertaking clinical assessments / baseline mental health assessment
- Skills in risk assessment and management
- Skills in crisis management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills in working with others within a multi-disciplinary team under supervision
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Advanced keyboard and computer skills
- Able to contain and work with high levels of distress from clients
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of and interest in Early Intervention Service research and the impact psychosis can have on people's lives
- Knowledge of the issues around social inclusion for mental health services users
- Ability to identify and employ, as appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of effective clinical practice
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically be able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required
Other
Essential
- Ability to undertake travel independently to different locations in an efficient and timely manner
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.
Applications 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 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.
Applications 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).
