The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 6 mental health practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic team. This post is to work part-time at Resource House, Wokingham (2.5 days) and Church Hill House, Bracknell (2.5 days). This role would be suitable for 2 part-time workers or 1 full-time worker across the areas.
The EIP team is a trust-wide service, with teams based at each locality. We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state, between the ages of 18 to 65.
We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their families in their recovery. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university, or employment. We work with our clients for up to 3 years, and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with.
Main duties of the job
* To act as care coordinator, in accordance with the Care Programme Approach (CPA) policy under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. The role is focused on working collaboratively with the client and their family/friends on their recovery, developing a relapse management plan.
* To undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the client and their family to implement a plan of care and provision of NICE recommended interventions.
* To work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the client has a comprehensive and holistic care plan to meet their well-being needs.
* To monitor and assess the physical health of service users in line with Trust policy and national guidelines.
* Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ensure clients are on the correct care pathway.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification, and registered for practice through NMC or HCPC.
2. Understanding of psychosis and NICE recommended interventions for this client group.
3. Experience as a care coordinator.
4. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rachel Francis, 07767 818681 or email: rachel.francis@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
* Diploma or degree level professional qualification.
* Registered for practice through NMC or HCPC.
Desirable
* Good standard of general education.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
* Evidence of continuous professional development to a high standard.
Desirable
* Further relevant qualification in the field of mental health - CBT/PSI or other.
Previous Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in community mental health services.
* Minimum two years post-qualification experience of working with adults with mental health problems.
* Experience of supervising staff and students.
* Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
* Experience of assessment and report writing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Thorough working knowledge of mental health problems and their management.
* Knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches.
* Knowledge of current mental health policy.
* Ability to carry out high-quality assessments and treatment interventions to individuals and groups.
* Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to maintain good quality records and write reports.
* Ability to deal with emotionally demanding situations, to remain calm under pressure, and to be adaptable to the demands of the role.
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
* Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic systems.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel to multiple sites.
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Resource House
20 Denmark Street
Wokingham
RG40 2BB
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