Job summary
The Sussex Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) has an important and integral role to play in supporting service users and their families/carers in a community setting. EIP is founded on an extensive and compelling evidence base which has demonstrated early and sustained intervention in psychosis can contribute significantly to the amelioration of initial problems, and consequently improve long-term outcomes in a cost effective manner. Effective early treatment is thought to reduce the probability of the emergence of longer term "treatment resistant" symptoms, and contributes to the avoidance of the "revolving door" syndrome of repeated relapse and as suicide is highest in the first few years of First Episode Psychosis (FEP). EIP can reduce the risk of suicide.
The EIP service's main area of work is the delivery of care and treatment to young people and adults aged 14-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis as well as those with an At Risk Mental State. Help will be offered to reduce service user's distress, maintain independence and integrity of care networks, shorten illness, prevent relapse, promote recovery and social inclusion, and minimise the impact of disabilities. Work with friends and family members is seen as an integral element to the way care is delivered.
Main duties of the job
The Early Intervention in Psychosis team based at Highmore in Hailsham is excited to be advertising for an interim team leader role to join our established, friendly multidisciplinary team. This post is to cover maternity leave and will be fixed term until January 2025.
The Hailsham EIP team has a good mix of new and established staff, whose work is vital to people experiencing First Episode Psychosis within the Eastbourne, Seaford, Lewes, Newhaven and Hailsham areas of East Sussex. We are looking for a passionate, committed mental health professional who has an interest in gaining experience within a more management focused role. All of your skills and formal learning will be fully utilised and developed through management, clinical supervision and training opportunities.
About us
The Sussex Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service is an integral part of the Specialist Services Division. The service is made up of 6 EIP teams across Sussex managed by a Trust wide Early Intervention in Psychosis General Manager and supported by a dedicated EIP Clinical Lead. The teams are located in Horsham, Worthing, Bognor, Brighton, Hailsham and Hastings.
The area covered by this post includes both urban and more rural settings. There are excellent schools in Sussex, as well as the universities and numerous other tertiary education facilities. The coastline and Sussex countryside are renowned for their beauty and splendour, attracting visitors from far afield.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is passionate about their career and helping people. You will need to be committed to maintaining and improving service delivery for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis whilst delivering care and treatment to the highest quality. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will need to be able to communicate and work with professionals from a variety of professional backgrounds and a have a compassionate, holistic and person-centered approach to this exciting post.
The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinaryclinical team. Overseeing evidence based clinical care and supporting the overall performance of the team both for internal performance in SPFT and National Performance with the NCAP.
The post holder will be an active member of the EIP Leadership team and contribute to service planning and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is passionate about their career and helping people. You will need to be committed to maintaining and improving service delivery for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis whilst delivering care and treatment to the highest quality. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will need to be able to communicate and work with professionals from a variety of professional backgrounds and a have a compassionate, holistic and person-centered approach to this exciting post.
The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinaryclinical team. Overseeing evidence based clinical care and supporting the overall performance of the team both for internal performance in SPFT and National Performance with the NCAP.
The post holder will be an active member of the EIP Leadership team and contribute to service planning and service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Experience of managing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Experience of managing staff
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).
