Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a change in career? Do you want to build on and enhance the high level of skills and experience you already possess? Why not consider this opportunity to join the Early Intervention in Psychosis team in Sunderland and South Tyneside? The service works with people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a very supportive team, where your contribution and development are highly valued. The successful applicants will work exclusively with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis across Sunderland and South Tyneside.
You will be able to work autonomously and will be willing and able to develop your skills and knowledge for this specialist role. You will be involved in completing holistic assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to people on your caseload.
The service is committed to developing the skills of practitioners, so there will be ongoing opportunities to develop further clinical skills and participate in research.
Main Duties of the Job
Working in the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team is an excellent opportunity for Community Practitioners to offer care and support on a recovery-focused journey for people aged 14-65 years who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
Our team works closely with the service users and their families over a three-year period, during this time we offer a range of therapeutic interventions to support their recovery and mental health needs. Practitioners will work with service users to support them to develop an understanding around their symptoms using a collaborative approach to care planning based on NICE guidance.
To deliver evidence-based Clinical and Psychological Interventions.
Participation in duty rota.
To support health promotion of service users.
Promote a culture of learning, education, and professional development including mentoring students on placement.
Adhere to the principles of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust Policy and local reporting procedure.
To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients using the Biopsychosocial Risk Assessment Tool.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users, their families, and carers. In return, one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce.
You will need to be solution-focused and competent in working with individuals, their families, and carers, in a community setting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to develop and promote recovery-based interventions for adults with mental health-related needs.
CNTW is an organization that prides itself on honesty & transparency to promote quality care every day.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high-quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans.
* Multi-disciplinary team work.
* 12 months post-registration experience, and completed preceptorship.
* Therapy Based Training.
* ENB 998 / P126/127.
* Post registration clinical experience.
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence-based interventions.
* Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Skills
* Ability to use IT systems.
* Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills.
* Risk Management and Safety Planning skills.
* Adaptability, flexibility, good communication skills, and a commitment to multi-agency teamwork.
* Time Management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
* Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
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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