About this role
Job summary
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, creative and 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 behaviour family therapy (full training will be provided) and carers support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working in Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. They will be required to liaise with other local agencies including inpatient and specialist services, social care as well as Core community and Urgent care teams.
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
The post holder will be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team and will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload. Where appropriate, they will be required to liaise with other local agencies. Referrals are accepted from a wide range of professionals and agencies.
CLINICAL
- Ensure that each referred patient and where necessary their family receives an individual specialist assessment, risk assessment and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or their family.
- Provide specialist interventions for referred people within a therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups. Also providing advice and support for other professionals as required.
- Act as the key worker for an identified caseload.
- Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance with local policies.
- Working in setting including hospital, primary care facilities, residential homes, schools and units/ colleges and people homes.
- Provide a range of services and approaches as part of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner role ie consultation, specialist advice, clinical supervision and support to those working with their case load i.e. those in primary care, support staff, residential staff, social workers, youth service, etc.
- Promote knowledge of mental health and the prevention of mental ill health with those service users and members of the general public, both formally and informally.
- Foster close working relationships with all appropriate agencies and networks in the field of Mental Health, locally, regionally and nationally.
- Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision sessions with an appropriate supervisor and give clinical supervision.
- Develop and/or take a lead in a specialist area, as agreed within the local team.
- Participate with the Referral Management Centre to assess referrals as they come into the service and liaise with referring agents.
OTHER
- Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, legibly and contemporaneously and that all information acquired in the course of carrying out their duties is treated in the strictest confidence but is shared with all professional colleagues in line with information sharing policy/protocol
- Maintain and record accurate data and statistics and provide these as required to any appropriate officer of the Trust.
- Where appropriate, lead, participate or co-ordinate clinical audits with the department and assist with the evaluation of departmental activity.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of all departmental, Service and Trust policies and procedures, applying them as required
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- To support students
- Encourage and maintain effective communication and working relationships across the EIP teams, other mental health teams/services and with external agencies.
- To work within a framework commensurate with their level of knowledge and competence and to act accordingly within their sphere of responsibility.
- To manage own activity and workload delegated, ensuring work carried out is handed over to the team.
- Responsible for seeking assistance as and when required.
SAFEGUARDING
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Professional qualification - RMN/ RNLD/OT/Social work qualifications
Essential
- Post 12 month Registration,
- Extensive post registration experience in mental health care setting Extensive post registration experience in mental health care Assessing and managing risk Devising robust and effective care plans using SMART goals De-escalation techniques Providing care in community settings Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake risk assessments within the service Able to demonstrate leadership skills Working knowledge of Health Service Fundamental knowledge of medications used in mental health Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children, young people, young adults and families in distress Working knowledge of mental health A good knowledge of own professional guidelines A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to work autonomously Ability to manage own time effectively
Desirable
- Delivering teaching / training Providing consultation Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Hold an interest in a specialist area
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Finch Road Medical Practice, 1st Floor
Lozells road
Birmingham
B19 1HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)