We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join an expanding and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
The East Lancashire Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Family Interventions.
The Lancashire Early Intervention Service covers the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint with 4 dedicated MDT. We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults. We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals, as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of this team. There is one permanent post for a mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to join the team. The post will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service and to gain valuable experience working in a community setting.
The post of Assistant Care Coordinator will work as part of The Bay Team who operate via a hub and spoke model of care, covering East Lancashire.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* First Level Professional Qualification (RMN/SW/OT)
* On-going registration with professional body
* Evidence of accredited learning at Degree level 6 or above that is relative to practice
Knowledge
Essential
* Can demonstrate an in depth knowledge of mental health conditions, specifically psychosis and their recommended treatments
* Can demonstrate specialist knowledge within their professional area of patient/ client care
* Thorough knowledge of acute and community mental health care for the psychosis pathway
Experience
Essential
* Experience of supervising other qualified staff
* Experience of using and understanding structured psychometric assessments and interpretation of these
* Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs. Experience of working with carers, families of service users
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication, listening, decision making and problem solving skills. Highly developed skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in practice
* Can provide evidence of recent continued professional development within the scope of their profession
* Excellent and developed skills in thorough assessment of a variety of mental health presentations
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
EIS East Lancs (MH)
Accrington
BB5 5DE
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