About this role
Job summary
Do you have an interest in Psychosis, do you want to make a real difference in someone's recovery? Then working with the Early Intervention inPsychosis Service (EIP) could be the perfect role for you.
Early Intervention in Psychosis Service's overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16-35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years.We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible,creativeand proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.
The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).
EIP has a strong culture of multidisciplinary team working within a supportive working environment.You will have ongoing regularly supervision, in house development and training as well as annual appraisal, further development of skills and further progression opportunities. The role of care coordinator includes the delivery of EI specific interventions such as Behavioural Family Therapy (full training will be provided) and Carers support.
We are currently looking for MH nurses, OTs and SWs with a professional body e.g. NMC/HCPC who would like to join one of our EIP teams as a care coordinator.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the specialist community Early Intervention in Psychosis Service and will hold responsibility for the Care coordination of a defined caseload alongside the delivery of NICE guided clinical interventions. Liaise with other local agencies including inpatient and specialist services, social care as well as Core community and Urgent care teams. 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, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Provide a high quality, community based service to the children, young people and families within a multi-disciplinary team providing a community based children and young people mental health service. The post holder will be a member of the specialist community Early Intervention in Psychosis Service and will hold responsibility for the Care co-ordination of a defined caseload alongside the delivery of NICE guided clinical interventions.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
At least 1 years post registration experience Registered mental health professional
Desirable
Community mental health experience Experience in CBT/BFT
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Washwood Heath Health and Wellbeing Centre and Touchbase
4 Clodeshall Road/750 Bristol Rd
Birmingham
B8 3SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)