Job summary
Come and join our At Risk Mental State (ARMS), we are looking for part time fixed term staff for a minimum period of six months.
This is a new and exciting mental health service which supports individuals across Derbyshire. This post will be based in Chesterfield and covering the North of the county.
You'll be working alongside experienced Nurses, Support Workers, CBT therapists and a Psychologist.
You bring : compassion, innovation, fun, a caring attitude, a desire to help people be their best selves, invaluable nursing skills and a strong sense to collaborate with people.
We offer : the chance to work with amazing people from all organisations and walks of life, gain experience in community mental health, be part of a new service which is offered nationally.
You must hold a Mental Health professional qualification, applied knowledge & training in strategies to support individuals to manage their difficulties.
We would welcome informal visits with prior arrangement to meet our team.
Main duties of the job
If you want an amazing and exciting challenge then come and join us and;
Provide a caring and compassionate service for people who are 'At risk of developing psychosis.
Complete assessments with individuals using specialised assessment tools.
Hold a caseload of people who fit within the At Risk Mental State (ARMS) who may have fluctuating symptoms. To recognise when individuals have exceeded the criteria of the service and will require support from other teams such as Early intervention in Psychosis (EIP).
Discuss initial enquires with anyone in the system
"Do" safeguarding - it's everybody's business.
Consider capacity and choice in every contact
Demonstrate post registration experience with a thirst for something different
Be a role model, offering mentoring and supervision to other staff and students.
You will need to have the ability to transport yourself and service users across a wide geographical area without compromising service needs.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
ARMS criteria
Essential
12. NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse or Professional Registration
13. Membership of a professional body
14. Suitable experience in current role Ward/Community
15. Access to own vehicle and driving licence
Desirable
16. Practice Assessor/Supervisior
17. Experience in working with Psychosis
Skills
Essential
18. Evidence of team working
19. Good level of verbal and written communication
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
20. 2+ years post qualification experience
21. Experience of working with people with newly formed mental health concerns.
22. knowledge of intervention models, CBT,DBT, Psychosocial model.