Job summary Do you have an interest in Psychosis, do you want to make a real difference in someone's recovery? Then working with the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service could be the perfect role for you. Early Intervention in Psychosis Service's overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16-35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years. We work using a flexible, creative and proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery. We are currently looking for MH nurses, OT, SW with a professional body e.g. NMC/HCPC who would like to join one EIP teams as a care coordinator. Main duties of the job The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016). EIP has a strong culture of multidisciplinary team working within a supportive working environment. You will have ongoing regularly supervision, in house development and training as well as annual appraisal, further development of skills and further progression opportunities. The role of care coordinator includes the delivery of EI specific interventions such as behaviour family therapy (full training will be provided) and carers support. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 284-25-6959865-MHSCM Job locations North Early Intervention in Psychosis Team First Floor, Finch Road Primary Care Centre, Finch Road Birmingham B19 1HS Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team and will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload within a community setting. Where appropriate, they will be required to liaise with other local agencies. Ensure that each referred patient and where necessary their family receives an individual specialist assessment, risk assessment and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or their family. Provide specialist interventions for referred people within a therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups. Also providing advice and support for other professionals as required. Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, and contemporaneously and that all information acquired in the course of carrying out their duties is treated in the strictest confidence but is shared with all professional colleagues in line with information sharing policy/protocol To support students Encourage and maintain effective communication and working relationships across the EIP teams, other mental health teams/services and with external agencies. To work within a framework commensurate with their level of knowledge and competence and to act accordingly within their sphere of responsibility. To manage own activity and workload delegated, ensuring work carried out is handed over to the team. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team and will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload within a community setting. Where appropriate, they will be required to liaise with other local agencies. Ensure that each referred patient and where necessary their family receives an individual specialist assessment, risk assessment and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or their family. Provide specialist interventions for referred people within a therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups. Also providing advice and support for other professionals as required. Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, and contemporaneously and that all information acquired in the course of carrying out their duties is treated in the strictest confidence but is shared with all professional colleagues in line with information sharing policy/protocol To support students Encourage and maintain effective communication and working relationships across the EIP teams, other mental health teams/services and with external agencies. To work within a framework commensurate with their level of knowledge and competence and to act accordingly within their sphere of responsibility. To manage own activity and workload delegated, ensuring work carried out is handed over to the team. Person Specification Professional and abilities Essential Professional qualification - RMN/ RNLD/OT/Social work qualifications Extensive post registration experience in mental health care Experience of assessing and managing risk Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Experience of working in a Multi-DisciplinaryTeam Experience of devising robust and effective care plans using SMART goals Experience of Liaison with inpatient settings and external agencies Experience of providing care in communitysettings Desirable Experience of Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Experience of working as a Care co-ordinator Analytical and Judgement SKills Essential Role modelling good behaviour Ability to praise and be supportive to others Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake audit Able to undertake risk assessments within the service Able to demonstrate leadership skills Managerial and Specialist Knowledge Essential Fundamental knowledge of medications used in mental health Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children, young people, young adults and families in distress A good knowledge of own professional guidelines Desirable Hold an interest in a specialist area Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to work autonomously Ability to manage own time effectively Other Requirements Essential Able to work independently Able to work as a member of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Person Specification Professional and abilities Essential Professional qualification - RMN/ RNLD/OT/Social work qualifications Extensive post registration experience in mental health care Experience of assessing and managing risk Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Experience of working in a Multi-DisciplinaryTeam Experience of devising robust and effective care plans using SMART goals Experience of Liaison with inpatient settings and external agencies Experience of providing care in communitysettings Desirable Experience of Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Experience of working as a Care co-ordinator Analytical and Judgement SKills Essential Role modelling good behaviour Ability to praise and be supportive to others Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake audit Able to undertake risk assessments within the service Able to demonstrate leadership skills Managerial and Specialist Knowledge Essential Fundamental knowledge of medications used in mental health Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children, young people, young adults and families in distress A good knowledge of own professional guidelines Desirable Hold an interest in a specialist area Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to work autonomously Ability to manage own time effectively Other Requirements Essential Able to work independently Able to work as a member of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to meet the travel requirements of the role 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address North Early Intervention in Psychosis Team First Floor, Finch Road Primary Care Centre, Finch Road Birmingham B19 1HS Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)