About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within The South Early Intervention in Psychosis Service of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust for a passionate and highly motivated Care Coordinator (Band 6) from either a Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work background to join our team
The EIP service in Nottinghamshire is delivered through a multidisciplinary team of practitioners who provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based treatments for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a First Episode Psychosis (FEP) or an At Risk Mental State (ARMS) for the development of psychosis.
The EIP team is a community-based service which operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
This role is based at The Stonebridge Centre, Nottingham City.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in working with the client groups served by EIP and a desire to effectively support their families, to join a dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive team
A good understanding of the principles, ethos, assessments and interventions associated with working within an Early Intervention in Psychosis team will be key. We provide additional training and support to contribute to the successful delivery of a high quality NICE concordant service, including Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) and psychosocial interventions to our client group.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Day to Day Duties of the role are:
Support and management of a caseload of service users who have been identified as experiencing their first episode of psychosisAssessment/screening of service users referred to the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) TeamTo work as part of our integrated MDT, and to participate in clinical decision making process to determine the most appropriate management plans for all service users who are under the care of the team in collaboration with the service user and family/loved ones.Use of standard outcome measures to monitor recovery using the HoNOS, QPR and DIALOGTravel across Nottinghamshire to support the needs of service users, their family members and carersUse of digital technologies to support service need and delivery
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional Essential
Core Professional qualification to degree / diploma level in Nursing or Occupational Therapy. Evidence of continued professional development Nurse registrants: Completion of Preceptorship
Desirable
Nurse mentorship / Practice Education
Training Essential
Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations such as those with psychosis and/ or personality disorders in community settings. Knowledge and experience of working under the Care Programme Approach. Experience of using psychological formulations to identify intervention targets. Experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk. Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
Desirable
Experience of working in an EIP service. Experience of specialist EIP assessments and interventions Experience of working therapeutically with individuals experiencing psychosis.
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of national agenda related to EIP services Good working knowledge of risk assessment, risk formulation and risk management. Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care for people with psychosis Competent IT skills including word, outlook, excel and power point. Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines. Excellent analytical and decision making skills. Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals. Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to produce and present clear letters / reports. Specialist knowledge of psycho -social interventions and their appropriate use.
Desirable
Knowledge of specialist EIP assessments and interventions
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Interpersonally calm and able to defuse difficult, volatile situations Motivated towards personal and professional development with strong CPD record Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities. Understanding of the culture and ethos of EIP services. Willingness to embrace new ways of working including the use of digital technologies. Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude to meet service user need Ability to identify, provide and promote support to carers and staff Ability and willingness to travel independently across the county to meet service demand. Experience of using digital technologies to support service users
Contractual Requirements Essential
Ability and willingness to travel across Trust sites to meet service demand.
Desirable
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stonebridge Centre
Carlton Street
Nottingham
NG3 2FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)