Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
Calderdale EIP service have
achieved Top Performing status in the National Clinical Audit of Psychosis for
the past five years.
A recent Quality
Monitoring visit found our team to have one of the best cultures they had
encountered a team that puts the service user and their carers at the centre;
that is clearly supportive of each other; that is flexible, friendly, and
empathetic; and that is well led.
Calderdale Insight utilise a
team approach that finds the right balance of autonomy and support from
colleagues.
The work can be challenging,
and our standards are high, but the team genuinely feel supported in their
decision making. Work related stress
levels and sickness are minimal. Job
satisfaction is high.
Due to staff changes within
the team, we now have a Band 6 vacancy for a nurse, Occupational Therapist or
Social Worker. This is a full time post for an experienced practitioner to have a fantastic opportunity to
develop their skills as a care coordinator with scope to be imaginative, creative
and flexible in your practice under the EIP service framework. There is lots of
scope to develop in our supportive team.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be a Care Coordinator, working within the CPA
framework. You will work with a capped
caseload of approx. 15 service users.
You will develop
and perform assessments and risk assessments for people experiencing symptoms
of First Episode Psychosis or At Risk Mental State (ARMS).
You will work in
collaboration with the service user and their carers in offering a meaningful
care and treatment plan.
You will also
work in collaboration with your colleagues, supporting them with their
caseload. They, in turn, will support
you with yours.
You will play a
key part in developing Carer support and education programmes.
You will
participate in social inclusion groups with service users and other members of
the team.
You will support
our talking therapists in preparing service users for Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy, and participate in Family Interventions for psychosis.
You will develop
and enhance your knowledge of psychosis, ARMS, and co-morbid conditions.
You will develop
your teaching and supervision skills with learners.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health problems in the community.
Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core
CMHT.
Management
of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people
and carers.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates
in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team
leader.
Maintains
accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct
and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by
the appropriate agency.
Participates
in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains
accurate mileage records.
Manages
caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures
safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered
nurses only).
Responsible
for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces
monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps
the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the
area of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health problems in the community.
Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core
CMHT.
Management
of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people
and carers.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates
in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team
leader.
Maintains
accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct
and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by
the appropriate agency.
Participates
in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains
accurate mileage records.
Manages
caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures
safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered
nurses only).
Responsible
for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces
monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps
the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the
area of responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- Practice Placement Educator.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
-
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
Desirable
- Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
- A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Professional attitude.
- Leadership skills.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Experience of carer services / issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- Practice Placement Educator.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
-
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
Desirable
- Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
- A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Professional attitude.
- Leadership skills.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Experience of carer services / issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
