About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within our friendly, diverse Early Intervention Team for a full-time care coordinator.
The post is based in Swinton with an expectation for city-wide travel in order to visit people in their own homes or within community venues.
Early Intervention Services aim to;
Reduce the stigma associated with psychosis. Improve professional and lay awareness of the symptoms of psychosis and the need for early assessment and intervention. Reduce the length of time young people remain undiagnosed and untreated. Develop meaningful engagement, provide evidence-based interventions and promote recovery during the early stage of illness. Staff training that ensures that all staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide the NICE concordant packages of care and Best Practice recommendations. Increase stability in the lives of service users, facilitate development and personal fulfilment. Provide a user-led service, i.e. a seamless service available for those from age 14 to 65 years (on acceptance) that effectively integrates child, adolescent and adult mental health services and works in partnership with primary care, education, social services, youth and other services. Ensure that care is transferred thoughtfully and effectively at the end of involvement.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for - with the support of an MDT - a caseload of people experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis.
You will deliver a NICE-concordant package of care for each person, ensuring that they have access to evidence-based recovery interventions whilst maintaining adherence to the Trust and national performance requirements for Early Intervention services.
You will complete initial assessments and participate in the duty and back-up duty rotas, attend and contribute to team meetings, and have access to regular training and development to help you thrive in your role.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified and registered with the regulatory body as applicable; NMC, , SWE, HCPC
Desirable
Evidence of robust continued professional development including training in relevant subjects
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of working in an NHS MDT either within a volunteer or paid post.
Desirable
Experience of working within a CMHT / EIS setting; managing a caseload of service users and completing assessments with people who have been referred into the service.
Knowledge Essential
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties including psychosis Knowledge and understanding of the Care Program Approach 2008, and the upcoming changes to this including CMHF.
Desirable
An understanding of models and ideas of recovery from mental health problems.
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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford EIT
7 Wesley Street
Salford
M27 6AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)