About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the York and Selby Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team.
The EIP service provides specialist support to individuals aged 14-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team works collaboratively to offer recovery-focused, person-centred care aimed at improving long-term outcomes and supporting individuals to live meaningful lives.
As a Band 5 Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality mental health care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting service users and their families across the York and Selby locality.
Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.
Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
Deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care to individuals experiencing early psychosis Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and contribute to care planning Support physical health monitoring and promote wellbeing Work collaboratively with carers, families, and partner agencies Contribute to risk assessment and risk management planning Participate in psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions under supervision Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with Trust policies Engage in team meetings, supervision, and continuous professional development
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification. We welcome candidates to visit the team prior to applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate) (OR WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF QUALIFYING) To be recognised practice supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience Essential
Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge Essential
Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice clinical Governance and its application in practice. Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address Huntington House
Jockey Lane
York
YO32 9XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)