About this role
Job summary
Worcestershire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is looking for a dynamic and client centred OT, Social Worker, or Nurse to join our friendly team. We work with people aged 14- 65 who have experienced First Episode of Psychosis (FEP), as well as young people who have been identified as having an At-Risk Mental State (ARMS).
If you are looking for a role within an experienced MDT and love working with people in a recovery focussed way we would love to meet you.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) adopts an assertive outreach approach and provides individualised, comprehensive, evidence-based interventions to optimise recovery, prevent relapse and help individuals and their families to cope with their experiences. We aim to improve social, physical, psychological and vocational functioning and reduce the short- and long-term impact of psychosis in line with the EIP Care Pathway.
The post is based at Studdert Kennedy House in Worcester with significant community outreach.
This is a full time post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold care coordinator responsibility for an allocated caseload of people who have experienced FEP or have been identified as having an At-Risk Mental State within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. You will work as part of an MDT, working alongside other mental health professionals. The role will include specialist assessment, planning and intervention, including psychoeducation and family work, alongside generic care coordination to promote wellbeing, recovery and empowering person-centred practice. The post holder will participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of Worcestershire EIP, and service interventions, whilst working closely with colleagues in their team as well other agencies.
You will have access to individual clinical, caseload and management supervision and appraisals.
We cover a large geographical area therefore there is a requirement of the post holder to be able to independently travel throughout the locality.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to work across agencies and organisations. Skills in psychosocial interventions. Post-registration skills in user / carer / family interventions. Evidence of leadership skills. Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of current mental health legislation. Understanding of the principles of early intervention.
Desirable
Awareness of substance misuse and co-morbidity.
Experience Essential
Considerable post-qualification experience. Experience of working with families / BFT. Experience in adult community mental health care. Experience of undertaking regular multi-disciplinary assessments in the community. Experience of caseload management. Experience of working with young people with psychosis.
Desirable
Experience of working in Early Intervention.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Nurse or HPC Registered Occupational Therapist or Recognised social work qualification Evidence of continuing professional development training in Behavioural Family Therapy (or willingness to undertake this training). I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualification at point of offer.
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.
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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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Studdert Kennedy House
Spring Gardens
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)