Job summary Job Summary Southampton Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is currently looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional to join the multi-disciplinary team in delivering individual and group interventions to people aged between 14 to 65 year olds who are presenting with first episode psychosis. The successful candidate will have quality improvement skills and the vision to continue with the development of the service. They will champion a culture based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to junior members of the team. They will be compassionate and committed to providing patient centred and evidence based care and will have a awareness of current national drivers relating to working with individuals with a psychotic illness. Experience of working as a CPN or in this field will be an advantage. Car driver and use of car within work hours is essential. We encourage and invest in an individual's personal and professional development and help them to achieve their goals by ensuring they have access to regular clinical supervision, group reflective practice, and in-house and external training opportunities. If this role sounds of interest to you and you think this could be the right career for you, then please get in touch. For further information, please contact Sally Egginton, EIP Service Manager on 023 8087 8040 / 07799 323083 Main duties of the job Role Purpose To provide psychiatric interventions to clients presenting with first episode psychosis and their families/carers within Southampton and specifically to help ensure the provision of a comprehensive service to those made most vulnerable by virtue of mental ill health To maintain a high standard of professional practice in the assessment of care needs, treatment and evaluation of programmes of care. To attend and participate in C.P.A.s, and other joint meetings, to identify suitable clients for treatment. To ensure the provision of a C.P.A. for all clients. To undertake initial team assessments of referred clients and report to the referral agents after discussion/supervision from the appropriate Team Meeting. To also undertake joint assessments with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies as and when appropriate. To participate/lead in the CPA and become a care manager for an identified caseload. To formulate and implement treatment programmes and report to the referring agent on the client's progress. To complete an accurate assessment of risk with all new clients and provide the initial management plan. All risk management plans will be reviewed and updated as appropriate. To agree and plan final discharge providing reports for the referring agent when treatment programmes are completed, and when community team involvement is no longer considered necessary. To support the team in carrying out physical health checks for all individuals on caseload. About us Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services. With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours. We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation. The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed. Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-SW-5942 Job locations Cannon House 6 Cannon Street Southampton Hampshire SO15 5PQ Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Nurse or Social Worker Desirable Assessor/Mentorship Family Intervention Training CBT training Experience Essential Previous in-depth experience of working in adult mental health. Previous experience of working with psychosis. Medication management and administration experience. Awareness of both national and local mental health developments. Child Protection Policy. Mental Health Law. CPA policy incorporating Care Management and knowledge of Care Co-ordinator role. Supervising of students on clinical placement IT skills Desirable Previous experience of working in a community based mental health service. Previous experience of completing physical health monitoring. Knowledge of assessments for service users with psychosis Knowledge of local IT systems Additional Criteria Essential Flexible in approach Adaptable to change Sensitivity to the needs of service users and their families Commitment to support service users in their recovery Car Driver essential Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Nurse or Social Worker Desirable Assessor/Mentorship Family Intervention Training CBT training Experience Essential Previous in-depth experience of working in adult mental health. Previous experience of working with psychosis. Medication management and administration experience. Awareness of both national and local mental health developments. Child Protection Policy. Mental Health Law. CPA policy incorporating Care Management and knowledge of Care Co-ordinator role. Supervising of students on clinical placement IT skills Desirable Previous experience of working in a community based mental health service. Previous experience of completing physical health monitoring. Knowledge of assessments for service users with psychosis Knowledge of local IT systems Additional Criteria Essential Flexible in approach Adaptable to change Sensitivity to the needs of service users and their families Commitment to support service users in their recovery Car Driver essential 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. 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. 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Cannon House 6 Cannon Street Southampton Hampshire SO15 5PQ Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)