The closing date is 17th Dec 2024
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Care Co-ordinator working within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team based at the Elms, Tatchbury Mount. The role will involve working across the South West Hampshire area. The work is varied and interesting and there is a strong team approach ensuring good support for the successful applicant. The role requires lone working, use of initiative and a commitment to team working and service user empowerment. There will be an opportunity to develop your skills working in a specialist team and to increase your knowledge of working with psychosis. The post holder will be from a mental health nursing background. You will need to be able to work flexibly and to demonstrate knowledge of the CPA process, risk assessment, and the recovery model. This post may involve weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis as per service user need.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
1. To provide psychiatric interventions to clients presenting with first episode psychosis and their families/carers within the South West Hampshire area, and specifically to help ensure the provision of a comprehensive service to those made most vulnerable by virtue of mental ill health.
2. To maintain a high standard of professional practice in the assessment of care needs, treatment and evaluation of programmes of care.
3. 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.
4. To participate/lead in the CPA and become a care manager for an identified caseload.
5. To formulate and implement treatment programmes and report to the referring agent on the client's progress.
6. To complete an accurate assessment of risk with all new clients and provide the initial management plan.
7. To agree and plan final discharge providing reports for the referring agent when treatment programmes are completed.
8. To support the team in carrying out physical health checks for all individuals on caseload.
9. To participate in the audit of clinical work to focus in particular on quality and outcome issues.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse or social worker or occupational therapist.
* Current driving licence and use of vehicle.
* Previous in-depth experience of working in adult mental health.
* Previous experience of working with psychosis.
* Previous experience of carrying out generic mental health assessments.
* Medication management and administration experience.
Desirable
* Assessor.
* Mentorship.
* Family Intervention Training.
* CBT training.
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of working in a community-based mental health service.
* Previous experience of completing physical health monitoring.
Desirable
* Knowledge of assessments for service users with psychosis.
* Knowledge of local IT systems.
* Training in Assessment of Motor and Process Skills.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* To hold a current UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
* To be able to operate IT and display screen equipment.
* To be aware of the risks involved in working as a lone practitioner and adhere to the agreed policy to maintain personal safety.
For help with your application, contact:
Natasha Thompson
natasha.thompson@southernhealth.nhs.uk
07950349558
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time, Compressed Hours
Reference number
348-SW-6389
Job locations
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
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