About this role
Job summary
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is proud to deliver an accredited Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service, recognised nationally for providing the highest quality of care. Our team is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, supporting recovery and promoting hope.
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Senior Practitioner to join EIT in East Cornwall to work in this multi disciplined team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service that is committed to evidence-based practice and innovation.
As a Band 6 Senior Practitioner, you will:
Provide specialist assessment, care planning, and interventions for individuals aged 14-65 at risk of developing a first episode psychosis. Work collaboratively with service users, families, and carers to promote recovery, resilience and instil hope. Deliver psychosocial interventions, be a lead health care professional, and risk management in line with NICE guidelines. Contribute to service development and uphold the standards required for accreditation. Offer clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a definedcaseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental HealthService.
To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, utilising the care co-ordination system.
To develop the interface between primary and secondary care services so the patients/carers are offered focused and co-ordinated packages of care that are appropriate to their needs.
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 5,000 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 10 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.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Current Professional registration Evidence of Post basic training Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
Desirable
Teaching and assessing in Clinical Practice
Skills and apititude Essential
Effective Caseload management Effective risk assessment and risk management skills Demonstration of clinical leadership skills
Desirable
Cognitive Behavioural skills
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Ability to supervise staff, demonstrating the highest clinical standards Facilitating self-help groups and carers group
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 Care House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)