East London NHS Foundation Trust

ERIS Triager

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Job summary

Band 5 Remote-Working Triage / Assessment Practitioner

ELFT Remote IAPT Service (ERIS) is seeking to appoint remote-working online triage / assessment practitioners: 1-year fixed term contract.

Work from home, or anywhere in the UK, by taking advantage of this brand-new opportunity to join ERIS, an innovative and forward-looking completely remote IAPT service, within the NHS, which places emphasis on staff wellbeing and development, particularly as we fully emerge from the effects of the pandemic.

This post would be an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience of working in an IAPT environment and in gaining more experience of working in a mental health setting.

This is a chance to work flexibly, within the service hours of 8am - 8pm Mon-Thurs, and 9am - 5pm Friday, to deliver online and telephone triages and working completely remotely in supporting the work of the four community IAPT services in ELFT which has been rated "Outstanding" by Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is committed to ensuring a healthy work/life balance and a positive working environment.

In-house supervision and line-management, paid administration time, bespoke CPD, the full resources of NHS IAPT and the support of an enthusiastic, engaged and inclusive team are just some of the benefits of joining ERIS. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a unique NHS service at ground-level and to help to shape its future, while gaining or retaining all the benefits of working for the NHS.

Main duties of the job

ERIS is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic triage practitioner to support service users in accessing IAPT talking therapies services. The post holder will work completely remotely completing automated online triage assessments as well as the telephone.

The successful candidate must have an awareness of common mental health presentations as well as an understanding of the stepped care model within IAPT primary care talking therapy services. Good computer literacy, excellent time management and a friendly telephone manner are essential requirements of this role.

ERIS delivers a range of psycho-educational and low-intensity therapeutic interventions remotely via video, telephone and typed text-based sessions, following NICE guidance, ensuring the highest quality care for our patients and supporting therapist development through excellent supervision, line-management and bespoke CPD. Our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in appropriate clinical areas.This vacancy is offered as a one year fixed term opportunity, with the expectation that all clinical staff offer one late online evening clinic per week (12pm until 8pm).

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic practitioner - someone willing to contribute to the service and embrace different and modern ways of working. This post offers opportunities to work with a range of professionals from different therapeutic backgrounds and to be part of an evolving, integrated team.

About us

ERIS is an NHS remote IAPT service utilising the most effective features of the IAPT model, delivered via digital media, in order to support the work of the ELFT community IAPT services and more widely. Using familiar interfaces such as IAPTUS and Microsoft Teams, we provide high-quality therapeutic interventions to patients across London and the Home Counties.

Although the post is offered as remote-working, the service provides regular contact in the form of online video groups and 1-2-1 meetings/'huddles' to encourage interaction within a highly supportive and caring team. We have a monthly service online meeting where everyone comes together to receive updates on issues concerning all.

Further Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Ian Roylance, Clinical Lead of ERIS on ian.roylance@nhs.net for an informal discussion.

Details

Date posted

20 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SS4870789

Job locations

Newham Talking Therapies

Vicarage Lane

Stratford

E15 4ES


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Post Graduate qualification in Primary Care Mental Health work or equivalent

Desirable

  • Holds or is eligible for professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council HCPC, UKCP, BABCP, NMC (Mental Health Nursing Registration)
  • IAPT PWP Training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Worked with people who have had mental health difficulties specifically anxiety and depression
  • Worked in a setting where there was a need to liaise with other agencies and services
  • Assessment - Has received training (either formal or through experience) resulting in the ability to carry out agreed assessments which are conducted within service protocols
  • Risk Assessment - has received training to carry out risk assessments and develop risk management plans
  • Experience in using complex IT systems for case management.
  • Recent training in health and safety, child protection and clinical governance issues
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Post Graduate qualification in Primary Care Mental Health work or equivalent

Desirable

  • Holds or is eligible for professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council HCPC, UKCP, BABCP, NMC (Mental Health Nursing Registration)
  • IAPT PWP Training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Worked with people who have had mental health difficulties specifically anxiety and depression
  • Worked in a setting where there was a need to liaise with other agencies and services
  • Assessment - Has received training (either formal or through experience) resulting in the ability to carry out agreed assessments which are conducted within service protocols
  • Risk Assessment - has received training to carry out risk assessments and develop risk management plans
  • Experience in using complex IT systems for case management.
  • Recent training in health and safety, child protection and clinical governance issues

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.

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Talking Therapies

Vicarage Lane

Stratford

E15 4ES


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Talking Therapies

Vicarage Lane

Stratford

E15 4ES


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical lead

Ian Roylance

ian.roylance@nhs.net

07590551731

Details

Date posted

20 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SS4870789

Job locations

Newham Talking Therapies

Vicarage Lane

Stratford

E15 4ES


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