Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North East Essex Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. We are seeking applications fromBand 5 or Band 6 nurses, social workers, or occupational therapists.Successfulapplicants will be enthusiastic aboutworkingwithservice-users experiencing psychosis. They willreceivesupport and supervision from the EIP Team Lead and will be able to draw on the experience and expertise from the wider MDT; including psychologists, employment specialists, family therapists, and support workers.
This opportunity is experienced community practitioners AND for applicants looking to develop in their career - we are happy to consider those with only inpatient experience. We are also excited to support successful applicants to access dedicated training in CBT-P and Family Therapy where desired.
Main duties of the job
EIP provides a care and treatment for young people and adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of service users (maximum 20 for full time staff, and reduced pro-rata) and will have a number of responsibilities that include assessment, supporting our duty function, and carers interventions.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Triaging and assessment of new referrals of clients, using specialist assessment tools such as the Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental States (CAARMS)
- Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
- Creating and continually updating person-centred care plans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients.
- Continually assessing risk and designing personalized risk management plans
- Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient care plan and discharge planning.
- If RMN, administer long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting
- Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. and organizing medical reviews when indicated.
- Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Triaging and assessment of new referrals of clients, using specialist assessment tools such as the Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental States (CAARMS)
- Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
- Creating and continually updating person-centred care plans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients.
- Continually assessing risk and designing personalized risk management plans
- Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient care plan and discharge planning.
- If RMN, administer long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting
- Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. and organizing medical reviews when indicated.
- Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate CPD post qualification e.g. BSc Community Nursing or AMHP status or clinical skill based qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with service-users in mental health settings
Desirable
- Experience working with service-users in Community mental health settings Experience working in Early Intervention services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate CPD post qualification e.g. BSc Community Nursing or AMHP status or clinical skill based qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with service-users in mental health settings
Desirable
- Experience working with service-users in Community mental health settings Experience working in Early Intervention services
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).
