Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust for a passionate and highly motivated At Risk Mental State (ARMS) Care Coordinator (Band 6) from either a Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work background to join our team The EIP service in Nottinghamshire is delivered through a multidisciplinary team of practitioners who provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based treatments for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a First Episode Psychosis (FEP) or an At Risk Mental State (ARMS) for the development of psychosis. The team is a community-based service which operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. We welcome applications for full time work. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with skills and experience, working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties who require complex case management/clinical interventions. You will have opportunity to access training, and to develop your existing skills in working within all the relevant Pathways. We are a very supportive and experienced team who work to a recovery and psychologically informed model. Main duties of the job We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in working with the client groups served by ARMS and a desire to effectively support their families, to join a dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive team A good understanding of the principles, ethos, assessments and interventions associated with working within an Early Intervention in Psychosis ARMS pathway will be key. We provide additional training and support to contribute to the successful delivery of a high quality NICE concordant service, including Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) Training will be offered to equip the person to undertake evidence based interventions for example BFT, psychosocial and CBTp informed interventions. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 186-007-25-MH Job locations Highbury Hospital Highbury Vale Nottingham NG6 9DR Job description Job responsibilities Day to Day Duties: Caseload management for patients with an At Risk Mental State, living in the community, and acting as care coordinator.Triage of referrals, provision of initial assessments and one-to-one interventions with service users.To undertake and record comprehensive need/risk assessments, devise and implement treatment plans for service users using CAARMS assessment toolTo demonstrate the application of specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a nurse practitioner.To establish and maintain robust communication networks with clients, carers, team members, other health care and social care workers within urgent care and the communityTo use interpersonal skills in diffusing potentially emotive situations while undertaking assessments and pathway planning within acute settings. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Job description Job responsibilities Day to Day Duties: Caseload management for patients with an At Risk Mental State, living in the community, and acting as care coordinator.Triage of referrals, provision of initial assessments and one-to-one interventions with service users.To undertake and record comprehensive need/risk assessments, devise and implement treatment plans for service users using CAARMS assessment toolTo demonstrate the application of specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a nurse practitioner.To establish and maintain robust communication networks with clients, carers, team members, other health care and social care workers within urgent care and the communityTo use interpersonal skills in diffusing potentially emotive situations while undertaking assessments and pathway planning within acute settings. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent Maintains current registration with a governing body Desirable Demonstrates continued professional development Leadership course Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays) Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of current legislation Knowledge and understanding of clinical risk assessment and management Knowledge of evidence based approaches to practice Desirable Awareness of national and local policy impacting on nursing care Knowledge of Management Approaches Demonstrates good knowledge of medication administration Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Good verbal and written communication Good skills in clinical assessment Able to provide short term therapeutic interventions Ability to manage conflict and de-esalate issues. Desirable High level of emotional intelligence Demonstrable clinical supervision skills Experience Essential Experience of working with adults with mental health problems Specialist and area specific experience Desirable Experience of working within a community setting Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise at band 5 level, and shows ability to develop competence at Band 6 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent Maintains current registration with a governing body Desirable Demonstrates continued professional development Leadership course Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays) Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of current legislation Knowledge and understanding of clinical risk assessment and management Knowledge of evidence based approaches to practice Desirable Awareness of national and local policy impacting on nursing care Knowledge of Management Approaches Demonstrates good knowledge of medication administration Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Good verbal and written communication Good skills in clinical assessment Able to provide short term therapeutic interventions Ability to manage conflict and de-esalate issues. Desirable High level of emotional intelligence Demonstrable clinical supervision skills Experience Essential Experience of working with adults with mental health problems Specialist and area specific experience Desirable Experience of working within a community setting Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise at band 5 level, and shows ability to develop competence at Band 6 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). Additional information 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Highbury Hospital Highbury Vale Nottingham NG6 9DR Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)