At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people's own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking 'what matters to you'.
We're passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Our application process aims to understand each candidate's knowledge, skills and experience. We discourage over-reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us.
The main duties of the role will be Care Coordinating a caseload of approximately 15 patients who are presenting with their first episode of psychosis or an at-risk mental state. The role will involve providing specialist assessment, creating collaborative care plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, and managing risk in the least restrictive manner. As a Care Coordinator, you will work alongside the patient and their families to provide them with hope for the future, enable them to develop a sense of control over their illness, and support them to re-engage with their interests.
Within this role, there will be opportunities to engage in continuing professional development, service and health promotion, running groups, and working with the team to develop our service. There is a strong focus on Family Work within Early Intervention, and there will be opportunities to undertake further training in this and other relevant approaches. The role will involve providing advice and guidance to other agencies and working with students.
We are pleased to be able to offer Band 5 posts for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Jess Partridge (Team Manager) on 0300 421 4884 or by emailing [email protected]
We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
1 x full-time (5 days a week) fixed-term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months - required to start February 2025.
1 x part-time (4 days a week) fixed-term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months - required to start February 2025.
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.
GRIP (Gloucestershire Recovery in Psychosis) is a county-wide Early Intervention in Psychosis team that provides care to people experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis. The aim of the team is to work in line with the principles of Early Intervention to deliver specialist care that reflects the principles of recovery and social inclusion.
The ideal candidate will show a keen interest in Early Intervention in Psychosis values - taking a flexible, compassionate and person-centred approach to working with people at a difficult stage in their lives and promoting hope for the patient and their family. The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable in their approach.
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
1. Free car parking at many of our sites
2. 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
3. A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
4. A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
5. Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
6. Flexible, family-friendly and agile working opportunities
7. Recognition and long service awards
8. Fast Track physiotherapy
9. Our Wellbeing line
10. Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document. #J-18808-Ljbffr