Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner, OT/SW or RMN to join our Worcestershire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.
We wish to appoint a highly skilled and experienced practitioner. The service addresses the needs of people aged 14-65 who have recently experienced a first episode of psychosis, or aged 14-35 who may be at risk of developing psychosis. You will be supporting individuals and their families to talk about and understand their psychosis experiences, to cope with the changes that have occurred and to promote recovery and staying well.
In your role you will provide a range of skilled mental health interventions and manage a defined caseload, assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care and actively contributing to groups and family work.
As a member of this service and as an employee of the Trust you would benefit from:
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working, allowing you to maintain work-life balance
- Access to LGBT, BAME, Disability and Carers forums
- Wellbeing and support programmes
- A wide range of NHS discounts
- Working within a supporting and valued team of mental health professionals
- Regular Trust supervision and robust appraisals
- Continuous professional development in areas relevant for the role.
For further information please contact Julia Wittering or Melissa McGuinness on 01905 520420.
Main duties of the job
- Behave consistently
with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day
basis.
- Act as a role model
to colleagues, maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- To work as an
independent practitioner, using initiative and responsibility for the quality
of their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Work sensitively to
deliver services to people with psychosis, providing appropriate support and
interventions to clients and their families in the local community.
- Carry responsibility
for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and
evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.
- Additionally, they
will manage a defined caseload and will be responsible for the supervision,
deployment and teaching of staff and learners.
- Have an active part in the development of the
service across the locality.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
- Deputise for the
clinical manager and undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with
grades and responsibilities.
- Assist the
clinical manager in ensuring that effective working relationships are
maintained within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team and associated
agencies.
Clinical
- Carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, implementation,
development and evaluation of care programmes ensuring acceptable, safe and
effective standards of care, in line with professional guidelines and the
Trusts own policies/procedures.
- Manage a defined caseload, acting as case manager and delivering service
within an assertive outreach model.
- Deliver a wide range of evidence-based interventions.
- Participate in determining the suitability of referrals to the Early
Intervention in Psychosis Team.
- Develop user/carer involvement in planning and delivery of the
service.
- Encourage service users to make maximum use of community resources.
Identify and utilise existing resources and be proactive in creating new
opportunities wherever possible to enhance and broaden the range of services
available.
- Be responsible for the administration and/or delivery of medications
according to professional competency, trust policy and professional guidelines.
- Provide support and education to the service users family/carers and
involve them as much as possible in care planning.
- Deliver full Behavioural Family Therapy interventions wherever
appropriate.
Communication and Liaison
- Promote good
working relationships within the team and with primary care, CAMHS, CMHTs and
other agencies.
- Ensure that
information regarding service users needs is communicated promptly and
accurately to relatives and other workers having due regard for
confidentiality.
- Take a lead role
in raising awareness of the service, making presentations and liaising with and
educating staff and other agencies in early intervention strategies and
encouraging positive views of mental health.
Policy and Service
Development
- Adhere to and apply all Trust and Department Policies.
Research and Development
- Contribute towards the local and national audit and evaluation of the
Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.
- Keep abreast of professional and research issues related to early
intervention in psychosis development and support changes to practice in the
light of this, attending training as necessary.
Human Resources
- Assist in induction and training
programmes for all new members of staff and learners.
- Co-ordinate work of junior team
members.
- Participate in
your own clinical supervision and provide clinical supervision.
- Participate in
teaching and assessing learners from all disciplines.
- Participate in
psychoeducation and health promotion activities for service users and
carers.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
- Deputise for the
clinical manager and undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with
grades and responsibilities.
- Assist the
clinical manager in ensuring that effective working relationships are
maintained within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team and associated
agencies.
Clinical
- Carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, implementation,
development and evaluation of care programmes ensuring acceptable, safe and
effective standards of care, in line with professional guidelines and the
Trusts own policies/procedures.
- Manage a defined caseload, acting as case manager and delivering service
within an assertive outreach model.
- Deliver a wide range of evidence-based interventions.
- Participate in determining the suitability of referrals to the Early
Intervention in Psychosis Team.
- Develop user/carer involvement in planning and delivery of the
service.
- Encourage service users to make maximum use of community resources.
Identify and utilise existing resources and be proactive in creating new
opportunities wherever possible to enhance and broaden the range of services
available.
- Be responsible for the administration and/or delivery of medications
according to professional competency, trust policy and professional guidelines.
- Provide support and education to the service users family/carers and
involve them as much as possible in care planning.
- Deliver full Behavioural Family Therapy interventions wherever
appropriate.
Communication and Liaison
- Promote good
working relationships within the team and with primary care, CAMHS, CMHTs and
other agencies.
- Ensure that
information regarding service users needs is communicated promptly and
accurately to relatives and other workers having due regard for
confidentiality.
- Take a lead role
in raising awareness of the service, making presentations and liaising with and
educating staff and other agencies in early intervention strategies and
encouraging positive views of mental health.
Policy and Service
Development
- Adhere to and apply all Trust and Department Policies.
Research and Development
- Contribute towards the local and national audit and evaluation of the
Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.
- Keep abreast of professional and research issues related to early
intervention in psychosis development and support changes to practice in the
light of this, attending training as necessary.
Human Resources
- Assist in induction and training
programmes for all new members of staff and learners.
- Co-ordinate work of junior team
members.
- Participate in
your own clinical supervision and provide clinical supervision.
- Participate in
teaching and assessing learners from all disciplines.
- Participate in
psychoeducation and health promotion activities for service users and
carers.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post-qualification experience
- Experience of working with families / BFT
- Experience in adult community mental health care.
- Experience of undertaking regular multi-disciplinary assessments in the community.
- Experience of caseload management.
- Experience of working with young people with psychosis.
Desirable
- Experience in early intervention
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Confident
- Energetic
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work across agencies and organisations
- Skills in psychosocial interventions
- Post-registration skills in user / carer / family interventions
- Well-developed engagement skills
- Good presentation skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work alone
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to negotiate
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation
- Understanding of the principles of early intervention
- Appreciation of issues concerning working with young people
- Knowledge of risk assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse or
- HPC Registered Occupational Therapist or Recognised social work qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- training in Behavioural Family Therapy (or willingness to undertake this training)
Desirable
- Post graduate degree related to professional practice in mental health
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post-qualification experience
- Experience of working with families / BFT
- Experience in adult community mental health care.
- Experience of undertaking regular multi-disciplinary assessments in the community.
- Experience of caseload management.
- Experience of working with young people with psychosis.
Desirable
- Experience in early intervention
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Confident
- Energetic
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work across agencies and organisations
- Skills in psychosocial interventions
- Post-registration skills in user / carer / family interventions
- Well-developed engagement skills
- Good presentation skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work alone
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to negotiate
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation
- Understanding of the principles of early intervention
- Appreciation of issues concerning working with young people
- Knowledge of risk assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse or
- HPC Registered Occupational Therapist or Recognised social work qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- training in Behavioural Family Therapy (or willingness to undertake this training)
Desirable
- Post graduate degree related to professional practice in mental health
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).
