About this role
Job summary
The Barnet Early Intervention in Psychosis service provides a range of specialist mental health intervention to people with symptoms of early onset psychosis within the London Borough of Barnet. The main function of the Early Intervention Service is to assess and where appropriate meet the continuing social and mental health needs of people who experience a first episode of psychosis. We aim to provide a specialist service, for the early identification, assessment and treatment of people between the ages of 18 to 64 years who present with a first episode of psychosis.
We are looking for a strong and inspiring clinical lead that is self-motivated and able to develop strong working partnerships with colleagues and ableto support the Early Intervention Service (EIS) team manager who is responsible for effectively managing the EIS staff, a multi-professional team. The post is open to staff with a professional Mental Health background who meet the skills set in the attached specification for Band 7. The post holder responsibilities are those set in the attached job description.
All applicants for this post will need to demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism in their approach. If you have ambition, drive, strong clinical and leadership skills and have the desire to improve quality and service user experience then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To support the Early Intervention Service, Manager with the operational management of the team. To work in partnership with staff in the delivery of an integrated service that facilitates the well being and recovery of service users. To assist in the effective delivery of the team's core functions and lead on clinical supervision within the team, and lead on the development of protocols, procedures and systems to integrate practice across the borough wide service. Deputize for the EIS manager as requested. To work cohesively with senior management to provide a responsive and innovative service delivering a high-quality mental health service to the service users and provide clinical advice and support to other professions within the mental health care setting and external agencies. Provide professional leadership when required within the EIS and support staff in implementing evidence-based psycho social interventions. Provide effective care within the multidisciplinary team setting for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis who are living in the community. Assess care needs, devise care plans, implement and evaluate these in collaboration with individual service users and also with carers. Ensure service users are involved with all aspects of planning and delivery of their own care plans and also in the development of the service. Supervise and support other junior staff in other roles and students on placement
About us
Why choose to join the North London Foundation Mental Health Trust?
We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses. Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff. We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more. Generous Annual Leave Allowance NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services. We have excellent internal staff network support groups. The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
We are kind We are respectful We work together We keep things simple We empower We are proudly diverse
Job description Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
FOR NURSES RMN registration OR SOCIAL WORKER Registration with the General Social Care Council (to 1 August 2012) OR FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS Registration with the HPC, Diploma in occupational therapy or BSc. in occupational therapy.
Desirable
Management and Leadership experience.
Professional Experience Essential
Significant clinical experience in community based services. Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/ amended 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Codes of Practice for both. Children's Act 1989. Care Act 2014. Training and advanced skills in a specialised approach such as psycho-social interventions, dual diagnosis, personality disorder.
Other requirements Essential
Understanding of and ability to develop, promote and maintain equal opportunities in all areas of work. Ability to travel across a geographical area and various locations within the Trust.
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 North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Springwell Centre
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)