Job summary Are you looking for a change in career? Do you want to build on and enhance the high level of skills and experience you already possess? Why not consider this opportunity to join the Early Intervention in Psychosis team in Sunderland and South Tyneside? The service works with people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Applications are welcome from registered mental health & learning disability 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 applicants will work exclusively with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis across Sunderland and South Tyneside. 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 coordination 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 Working in the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team is an excellent opportunity for Community Practitioners to offer care and support on a recovery focused journey for people aged 14-65 years who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Our team works closely with the service users and their families over a three year period, during this time we offer a range of therapeutic inventions to support their recovery and mental health needs. Practitioners will work with service users to support them to develop an understanding around their symptoms using a collaborative approach to care planning based on NICE guidance. To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of service users who have substantial and complex needs. To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically Interventions. Participation in duty rota and triaging new referrals. To support health promotion of service users. Promote a culture of learning, education and professional development including mentoring students on placement. Adhere to the principles of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust Policy and local reporting procedure. To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients using the Biopsychosocial Risk Assessment Tool. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer adynamic working environment in which to build a career. We want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users, their families and carers. Inreturn one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce. You will need to be clinically experienced, solution focussed and competent in working with individuals, their families, and carers, in a communitysetting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to develop and promote recovery basedinterventions for adults with mental health related needs. CNTW are an organisation that prides itself on honesty & transparency to promote quality care every day. Date posted 04 February 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 263-CCG25-047-AD Job locations Empire House 54-56 Newbottle Street Houghton le Spring DH4 4AF Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th February 2025 Closing date : 18th February 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th February 2025 Closing date : 18th February 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Mentor Training Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation Desirable Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis. Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Skills Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Experience of working within a community mental health setting. Knowledge of other services which link to community services including voluntary and statutory agencies. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Mentor Training Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation Desirable Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis. Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Skills Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Experience of working within a community mental health setting. Knowledge of other services which link to community services including voluntary and statutory agencies. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Empire House 54-56 Newbottle Street Houghton le Spring DH4 4AF Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)