Job summary
Are you an Early Intervention Practitioner in Psychosis. We have exciting Post available within Hywel Dda University Health Board Early intervention in Psychosis team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our established service in the management and support of individuals experiencing first episode in Psychosis or are determined as being in at risk mental state. We are looking for experienced mental health qualified staff to become EIP Practitioners. This post is open to registered mental health nurses, occupational therapists and social workers.The posts will be covering the Hywel Dda University Health Board footprint of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Two of the posts we have are new posts and as such locality bases will be determined on commencement of the post. This is a Community based role where the ability and means to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
The EIP service within Hywel Dda is set to see several changes in our service delivery over the coming year including an expansion of our age range from 14 up to 35 years.
We are utilising skills for the development and management of individuals receiving support for the management of Psychotic illness which included the principles of medication management, case management, developing psychological therapeutic links with individuals and their families. We have very positive service with our service where we link with third sector providers in relation to utilising and established IPS model in relation to establishing training and employment support. As a service EIP work with reduced case load numbers in an assertive manner to establish rapport with individual and their families.
As an EIP practitioner, you will be managing individual caseloads, CTP co-ordination, medication monitoring and review, assessing new clients to the service to determine if they are at risk or first episode psychosis. The role will also include you working as part of the MDT, developing care packages and providing support and supervision to junior staff.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
- Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hywel Dda is committed to providing ongoing training for staff in development of our services and staff can access training courses that become available which support our individual service users through Behavioural family intervention, psychological interventions including CBT and CBT principles.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 27/07/2022.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hywel Dda is committed to providing ongoing training for staff in development of our services and staff can access training courses that become available which support our individual service users through Behavioural family intervention, psychological interventions including CBT and CBT principles.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 27/07/2022.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Formal Qualification required RMN/ Degree/ Diploma in Nursing/OT/SW and appropriate registration with professional Body (NMC/ Social Care Council Wales/ HCPC)
- Knowledge of how to identify service priorities and initiate developments
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance relevant to the post - Mental Health Act, Children's act, Safeguarding children/ Adults
Desirable
- Additional qualification in therapeutic intervention i.e. CBT, Motivational interviewing, BFI
- Certificate/ Diploma in Supervision (managerial)
- Certificate/ Diploma in Group Work
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Child/ Adult Mental health service
- Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth theory and practice with young people and families underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post registration experience to postgraduate diploma level.
- Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working within a team and inter-agency working within the community
- Ability to manage a case load and to provide supervision including clinical supervision where appropriate
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience working within EIP or related field
- Teaching in both clinical and academic environments
- Experience of group work in SCAMHS/ Adult mental health
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Formal Qualification required RMN/ Degree/ Diploma in Nursing/OT/SW and appropriate registration with professional Body (NMC/ Social Care Council Wales/ HCPC)
- Knowledge of how to identify service priorities and initiate developments
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance relevant to the post - Mental Health Act, Children's act, Safeguarding children/ Adults
Desirable
- Additional qualification in therapeutic intervention i.e. CBT, Motivational interviewing, BFI
- Certificate/ Diploma in Supervision (managerial)
- Certificate/ Diploma in Group Work
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Child/ Adult Mental health service
- Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth theory and practice with young people and families underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post registration experience to postgraduate diploma level.
- Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working within a team and inter-agency working within the community
- Ability to manage a case load and to provide supervision including clinical supervision where appropriate
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience working within EIP or related field
- Teaching in both clinical and academic environments
- Experience of group work in SCAMHS/ Adult mental health
Language Skills
Desirable
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
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).
