Job summary
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ESTEP are currently in a position to recruit an experienced mental health nurse for a fixed term contract (up to 9 months) to cover maternity leave.
ESTEP is the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service that covers South East Essex and we are looking for an experienced mental health nurse to become an EIP Care Co-ordinator for a fixed term. We seek someone who has existing community experience, ideally within an EIP setting and who has a passion for working with this client group.
Main duties of the job
Being part of someone's journey towards recovery is extremely powerful and rewarding. For people who have had a psychotic illness we offer a 3-year period of engagement with the team, this means that practitioners can take time to establish relationships and agree plans of care.
There are clear NICE guidelines in terms of a care plan offer and what should be included. Much of the first few months are about getting to know the person you are working with to develop trust and a shared understanding about what a person is experiencing and why.
The skills required to be an effective EIP practitioner are: to adapt your working approach to establish relationships with those people you work with, to balance clinical activity with good standards of record keeping on the electronic record, to be able to provide psychoeducation around psychosis, to be able to use assessment tools , to be able to engage with friends/families/carers, to be able to contribute to an MDT setting, to be able to engage in supervision and training, to have a good understanding of medication and the benefits of these, to have an understanding of CBT and the evidence that surrounds this to aid peoples recovery from psychosis. To be effective and skilled in assessing and managing risks, to be skilled in care planning.
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
To manage own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
To use evidence-based and client-centred principles to assess needs and to plan, implement and evaluate health and social care interventions
To create and continually update person-centred care plans and build therapeutic relationships with your clients.
To assess risk and design personalised risk management plans
To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of MDT services, holding personal responsibility for defined projects and areas of responsibility.
To mentor and supervise students on practice placements
To carry out MDT activities e.g. coordinating meetings and undertaking duty responsibilities
To identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
To ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented
To monitor physical health and promote physical wellbeing
To support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carer's needs are identified and responded to.
To provide profession-specific interventions for the wider team as required and in line with NICE guidelines
To participate in team training and mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
To use evidence-based and client-centred principles to assess needs and to plan, implement and evaluate health and social care interventions
To create and continually update person-centred care plans and build therapeutic relationships with your clients.
To assess risk and design personalised risk management plans
To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of MDT services, holding personal responsibility for defined projects and areas of responsibility.
To mentor and supervise students on practice placements
To carry out MDT activities e.g. coordinating meetings and undertaking duty responsibilities
To identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
To ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented
To monitor physical health and promote physical wellbeing
To support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carer's needs are identified and responded to.
To provide profession-specific interventions for the wider team as required and in line with NICE guidelines
To participate in team training and mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Post-registration community mental health experience
EIP expereince
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous community/care co- ordination experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Post-registration community mental health experience
EIP expereince
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous community/care co- ordination experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ESTEP East
Laurel House Rochford Hospital
Rochford
SS41RB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
