Job summary
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) based in Bexhill and Hasting is looking for a full-time nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to join the team in a new band 5 to band 6 development post. This post is ideal for a newly qualified professional or a professional already working at a band 5 level looking to develop to a band 6 lead practitioner within EIPS.
We will offer you a bespoke programme and a supportive and creative approach to guide you from a band 5 to band 6 lead practitioner.
We will provide regular supervision, mentoring, team support, preceptorship, protected caseload and clear objectives (linked to the EIPS development pathway Competencies Framework) in order for you to meet your goals.
With the support of Professional Leads, Team Leaders, Senior Mental Health Practitioners and the wider EIPS MDT, we can take you on a developmental journey from band 5 to band 6 EIPS lead practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The service has a strong ethos of hope and is dedicated to and passionate about supporting people aged 14 - 65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) or people aged 14 - 35 with an At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) to meet their mental health needs, achieve personal recovery and enable people to get back on track with their lives and achieve their goals. We support their recovery and the development of skills and strategies to help them maintain or rediscover their wellbeing. The service works to a whole team approach and you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, peer workers, support time and recovery workers, individual placement and support workers and administration staff.
The post holder will provide specialist interventions and act in the role of Lead Practitioner for a defined caseload of clients. The work is varied and interesting and all team members are involved with the full range of best practice assessments and interventions.
About us
Living in East Sussex before then you should consider the following:
- Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
- Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!
- Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline
- London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with the Team Leader/Senior Lead Practitioner and clinical colleagues in order to develop and co-ordinate an effective pathway of recovery for a caseload of service users, families and carers. You will be creating collaboratively, treatment plans for people with complex presentations whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.You will be providing a range of specialist assessments and psychosocial interventions in a variety of settings in a style that crosses traditional professional boundaries. You will also have opportunity to support other staff / studentswith professional development.
A good understanding of/how health & social care intervene with clients who present with complex mental health problems. A real commitment to the principles of EIP and this client group is essential . You will also be promoting the service to partner agencies and providing educational initiatives as part of broader mental health promotion to reduce stigma around psychosis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with the Team Leader/Senior Lead Practitioner and clinical colleagues in order to develop and co-ordinate an effective pathway of recovery for a caseload of service users, families and carers. You will be creating collaboratively, treatment plans for people with complex presentations whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.You will be providing a range of specialist assessments and psychosocial interventions in a variety of settings in a style that crosses traditional professional boundaries. You will also have opportunity to support other staff / studentswith professional development.
A good understanding of/how health & social care intervene with clients who present with complex mental health problems. A real commitment to the principles of EIP and this client group is essential . You will also be promoting the service to partner agencies and providing educational initiatives as part of broader mental health promotion to reduce stigma around psychosis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult/Social Work/OT], appropriate to the job role
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with psychosis and complex health and social care problems in the designated care group
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Understanding of clinical governance
- An understanding of lone working and the Trust's lone working policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult/Social Work/OT], appropriate to the job role
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with psychosis and complex health and social care problems in the designated care group
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Understanding of clinical governance
- An understanding of lone working and the Trust's lone working policy
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).
