Job summary
Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) is a well-established team based in Milton Keynes that supports individuals for up to 3 years whom are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team is multi-disciplinary providing holistic support to both clients and carers - it has been recently rated as the top performing EIP team in the East of England.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Band 8a mental health professional to lead the team and provide clinical input. The role will be full time and will involve working alongside users, carers, GPs, commissioners and CNWL managers. You will need to have good communication skills, be organised and have experience of working alongside multiple stakeholders within secondary mental health care. You will have excellent working knowledge of mental health care and a vision of how we can continue to develop and expand the service.
About us
Were passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To provide overall leadership to the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP),
Lead in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care across EIP and ensure that staff have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision
- Work with partner agencies (statutory and third sector) to provide effective strategies to proactively manage the care of individuals with complex needs.
- To work in a creative way to ensure continuous development and new initiatives in the ways of working. The post-holder will have leadership and operational responsibility for managing EIP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To provide overall leadership to the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP),
Lead in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care across EIP and ensure that staff have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision
- Work with partner agencies (statutory and third sector) to provide effective strategies to proactively manage the care of individuals with complex needs.
- To work in a creative way to ensure continuous development and new initiatives in the ways of working. The post-holder will have leadership and operational responsibility for managing EIP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Desirable
- Post Graduate management training/qualification desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services.
- Management of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plans.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services.
- Experience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi-sites).
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Desirable
- Post Graduate management training/qualification desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services.
- Management of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plans.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services.
- Experience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi-sites).
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes
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).
