Job summary We have exciting opportunities for a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker to join our established, supportive Early Interventions in Psychosis Service. The Early Interventions Service provides care and treatment to 14 - 65 year olds who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. As a team, we strive to ensure that we deliver high quality, patient-centred care and that our staff are supported in their roles and encouraged to develop. We follow the EIS ethos of quality, multi-disciplinary input for service users and their carers / family members. This role will require you to travel between community locations, you must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Main duties of the job We are looking for someone who works well in a team, but also has the ability to work independently using their own initiative. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of mental health, particularly psychosis and the impact this can have on an individual as well as their family, friends and carers. We can offer you regular supervision and Personal Development Reviews and ongoing professional development through a range of training. You will also have the opportunity to develop others, for example through mentoring students. There is excellent multi-disciplinary team-working, supportive colleagues and a friendly working environment. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum | Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Compressed hours Reference number 267-BM6746034 Job locations Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including time management and prioritisation of the needs of their caseload. In addition, they will work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, assess, plan and implement client-specific care. EIS is a county wide team and the successful applicant would have a caseload across the county. We offer training in Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) to all of our care coordinators as well as opportunities to be part of our service improvement / QI projects. Please see attached Job Description / Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including time management and prioritisation of the needs of their caseload. In addition, they will work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, assess, plan and implement client-specific care. EIS is a county wide team and the successful applicant would have a caseload across the county. We offer training in Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) to all of our care coordinators as well as opportunities to be part of our service improvement / QI projects. Please see attached Job Description / Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health problems, within a multi-disciplinary team. To have good understanding of diversity and equality issues within mental health services To understand and have experience of Risk Management / Safeguarding Desirable Experience of working with psychosis Experience of supervising junior staff Experience of complex legal issues Qualifications Essential Relevant professional Registration (NMC / HCPC / Social Work England) Relevant Professional Qualification Desirable Post Graduate Education specifically relating to Mental Heath Other Essential To be able to manage in a busy working environment working with complex cases (with patients and carers) to your post To have a good understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable At least two years experience of complex caseload management Evidence of experience in working with families / carers. Experience of service improvement Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health problems, within a multi-disciplinary team. To have good understanding of diversity and equality issues within mental health services To understand and have experience of Risk Management / Safeguarding Desirable Experience of working with psychosis Experience of supervising junior staff Experience of complex legal issues Qualifications Essential Relevant professional Registration (NMC / HCPC / Social Work England) Relevant Professional Qualification Desirable Post Graduate Education specifically relating to Mental Heath Other Essential To be able to manage in a busy working environment working with complex cases (with patients and carers) to your post To have a good understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable At least two years experience of complex caseload management Evidence of experience in working with families / carers. Experience of service improvement 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. 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. 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)