Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join North Tees EIP working in Stockton. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join our Early intervention in psychosis team.
Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop your interest in our assessments and pathways when working with people with suspected psychosis.
The team works collaboratively with a range of partner agencies in order to meet the individual needs of the Stockton population who experience a suspected first episode psychosis.
You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with experience in the delivery of high-quality planned care. You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
You can expect regular supervision and support from the collective leadership.
Main duties of the job
You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users aged 14- 65 years of as well as their carers and families.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. In addition, you will be offered training in the caarms assessment and the interventions required for the EIP pathways.
You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.
There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high-quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Additional contact details: Jodi McQueeney 01642 368551
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Additional contact details: Jodi McQueeney 01642 368551
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved body
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill-health
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic role
- Working collaboratively with service users and their family/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
- Working in a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice of caring for service users in designated field
- Understanding of relevant legislation e.g. MHA/MCA
- Understanding of safeguarding and it's application in practice
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision.
- Research and development methodology
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale)
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
- Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved body
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill-health
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic role
- Working collaboratively with service users and their family/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
- Working in a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice of caring for service users in designated field
- Understanding of relevant legislation e.g. MHA/MCA
- Understanding of safeguarding and it's application in practice
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision.
- Research and development methodology
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale)
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
- Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Competency in venepuncture
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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).
