Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Colchester Specialist Mental Health Team for a qualified or newly qualified band 5 CPN. the successful candidate will be responsible as the Care Coordinator for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, to act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Coordinator, you will hold a caseload of service users and have a number of responsibilities that include assessment and coordination of care needs. Once needs are identified, you will be expected to plan and implement evidence-based care to the service users and their carers. You will have the support and supervision of your Band 6 colleagues and Team Lead, and as a Band 5 clinician, you will be expected to act as a role model and resource for junior or less experienced staff.
You will be able to draw on the interventions and expertise provided by your MDT colleagues, such as Support Workers, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Family Therapists and Medical Colleagues.
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
Assessing new referrals to the team and ascertaining whether they have care needs that need to be addressed within the service
Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) of a designated caseload
Creating and continually updating person-centred careplans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients.
Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans
Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient careplan 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. Organising medical reviews when indicated.
Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented
Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carers needs are identified and responded to.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessing new referrals to the team and ascertaining whether they have care needs that need to be addressed within the service
Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) of a designated caseload
Creating and continually updating person-centred careplans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients.
Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans
Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient careplan 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. Organising medical reviews when indicated.
Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.
Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented
Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carers needs are identified and responded to.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 & Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in person centred interventions
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment
Desirable
- Experience completing social circumstances reports, attending MHA tribunals, and monitoring and assessing S117 needs
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 & Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in person centred interventions
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment
Desirable
- Experience completing social circumstances reports, attending MHA tribunals, and monitoring and assessing S117 needs
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).
