About this role
Job summary
Are you a passionate,innovativeand creativepractitioner wanting to expandand developyour knowledge to work in atargeted area of mental health??
This is a unique developmental post designed to support a clinician develop into a more senior role through mentorship, confidence building and specialist training.
Wouldyoulike to be part of and shape, the exciting expansion and the further development of ournewlyAccreditedEarly Intervention in Psychosis service in Cornwall?
We're looking for an experienced Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to play a key role in our newly commissioned Kernow 'At Risk Mental State' (KARMS) pathway, part of our well-established Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals at risk of developing psychosis, working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to early intervention and recovery.
This post will be based within our EAST KARMS area, working alongside our other practitioners within the KARMSpathway. Ideally, we are looking for an applicant with a passion for working with people at risk of developing psychosis from the ages of 14-35 year olds.
Main duties of the job
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall wasestablishedin 2004 and since then, has gone from strength to strength. It has achieved both local and national recognition forit'squality of service and innovative practice.With the expansion of this service to incorporate an ARMS pathway, itis an exciting time to be joiningthe serviceand supporting and shaping these developments.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is acountywideservice with two bases,in Bodmin and Redruth, and the ARMS pathway is alsolocatedwithin these two bases.The post-holder will work closely withARMS colleagues todeliverpsychos/socialinterventionto ourpopulationin Cornwall.This role will be based at Carewhouse in Bodmin.
The post-holder willalsobepart ofa vibrant and passionatemultidisciplinaryEarly Intervention in Psychosis Service,with strongclinical psychology andpsychological therapy provision.Supervision andongoing support and trainingwill be providedto enable you to develop yourexpertiseandknowledgeof psychosis.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Current Professional registration Post basic training
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Risk management skills
Desirable
Evidence of skills and knowledge in particular methods of treatment/therapy for instance Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Care co-ordination skills
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).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Carew House
Dunmere Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)