Job summary
The post holder will be a member of South Durham and Darlington- Early Intervention in Psychosis Team and will carry a caseload of service users aged between 14 years and 65 years, who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis.
Responsible for undertaking initial and comprehensive assessment of health and social care with colleagues and feedback to Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Care co-ordination responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of service users, being part of a service that is committed to recovery and social inclusion.
Carry out MDT activities including being on duty and clinic rota as appropriate and within sphere of profession.
Develop and maintain effective communication strategies within and between Mental Health Services and General Practice Teams to improve care pathways.
Work within TEWV policies and procedures, professional and legal framework upholding the values and ethos of the organisation and profession.
Practice within framework of one's Code of Professional Conduct, Adult and Child protection protocols, Mental Health and Capacity Acts.
Main duties of the job
EIP services are continuously developing and as a result of this we require a highly motivated practitioner to join a dynamic team providing and promoting early identification and intervention for people with psychosis between the ages of 14 and working age adult.
You will be an innovative, creative, practitioner, wanting to develop yourself but also able to contribute to the on-going development of the service. Applications are invited from those with a relevant professional qualification who have the ability to work independently and within a team. The post holder will be responsible for supervised care co-ordination and co-working of identified clients, ensuring appropriate assessments, intervention and treatment within programs of care.
The post offers a challenging opportunity to work in a creative and innovative service in an enjoyable and stimulating area of clinical practice.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Date posted
01 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA-039-25
Job locations
St Aidan's House
2a St Aidan's Walk
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6SA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
2. To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
3. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
5. Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
6. Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
7. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
8. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
9. Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
10. Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
11. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
12. Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
13. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
14. Clinical Governance and its application in practice
15. Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections