Job summary
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire are seeking a Band 6 Community Practitioner to be a part of the team. Applications are welcome from registered mental health nurses, social workers and occupational therapists.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a very supportive team, where your contribution and development are highly valued. The successful applicant will work exclusively with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis across the Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire area. Experience of working specifically with individuals experiencing psychosis would be desirable, but not essential, as in house training will be provided.
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. Care co-ordination is part of your role, however in EIP we aim to keep caseloads to a manageable level to enable our clinicians to focus on quality interventions and increased clinical contact, with an emphasis on recovery.
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
The post holder will provide individual patient interventions within an evidenced based, person centred care pathway for people aged 14 to 65 and will ensure effective co-ordination of care across internal and external boundaries. The successful candidate will assess patients' with symptoms suggestive of a first episode of psychosis. They will be able to assess the needs of this client group, formulate, develop and implement programs of care as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the following areas:
Risk assessment
Evidence based therapeutic interventions for psychosis.
To use a recovery focused approach to support the client's journey
The successful candidates will ensure that all appropriate & relevant people have been consulted with during every aspect of assessment, planning & evaluation and demonstrate their ability to engage with those with particular complex needs requiring an assertive approach to engagement.
If you are a motivated individual with the relevant experience and want to gain more knowledge and experience in this rewarding service this opportunity could appeal to you. An interest in a whole system approach to care is essential.
Candidates require 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
About us
We're committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be.
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
We have achieved the gold Investors in People (IIP) standard and have been commended on great people management practice and demonstrating a commitment to staff development.
All staff who join us are provided with a comprehensive induction programme, starting on their first day of employment.
Continuous professional development is important to us. Once you're comfortable in your new role, you and your manager will work collaboratively to form a Personal Development Plan (PDP), your personal career aspirations are taken into account and the trust will provide you with the resources you need to develop.
Date posted
09 April 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
Reference number
346-NYA-070-25
Job locations
The Orchards
Ripon
HG4 1HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the specific role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
3. For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale
4. Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale
5. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
6. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
Desirable
7. Leadership or management qualification.
8. Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
9. Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment
10. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
11. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate
12. Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement
13. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
14. Leadership or management experience
15. Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting.
Knowledge
Essential
16. Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field
17. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
18. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
19. Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
20. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
21. Clinical Governance and its application in practice
22. Research and development methodology
23. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
Skills
Essential
24. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
25. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities
26. Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
27. Write reports
28. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
Desirable
29. Competency in venepuncture