Job overview
Walsall Early Intervention in Psychosis Team is looking for a dynamic and client centred Nursing Associate to join our friendly team.
We work with people aged 14- 65 who have experienced First Episode of Psychosis and people who have been identified as having an At Risk Mental State.
If you are looking for a dedicated role within an experienced multi-disciplinary team and love working with people with FEP in a recovery focussed way we want to meet you.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is a specialist community mental health team working with young people and adults in the three years following FEP, or those who are deemed at risk of developing psychosis.
EIP adopts an assertive outreach approach and provides individualised, comprehensive, evidence based interventions to optimise recovery, prevent relapse and help individuals and their families to cope with their experiences. In doing so, we aim to improve social, physical, psychological and vocational functioning and reduce the short and long term impact of psychosis in line with the EIP Care Pathway.
We are based in Dudley town centre covering the Dudley locality. Our office hours are Monday - Friday and some flexible working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold care coordinator responsibility for around 10 patients who have experienced FEP or have been identified as having an At Risk Mental State. This will include assessment, planning and intervention, under the supervision of your allocated Band 6 nurse. This will include psychoeducation and family work, alongside generic care coordination to promote well being, recovery and empowering person centred practice.
The post holder will participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of EIP and will work closely with colleagues in their team as well other agencies. Our MDT consists of nurses, occupational therapy staff, psychology staff, support workers, physical health staff, medics and admin staff.
As an assistant care coordinator within EIP, you will be working with you allocated Band 6 nurse to carry a caseload of around 10 patients with appropriate supervision.
You will also supported by the Team Manager and Clinical Lead. You will have regular supervision, join in team formulations, and have opportunities to develop skills related to working with people with FEP and At Risk Mental States
Working for our organisation
At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.
The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country. We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.
This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To engage young people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis/at risk mental state in a sensitive and non-stigmatising way, taking full account of their need to stay connected with the ordinary activities of their lives.
To carry a caseload of around 10 patients under the supervision of your allocated Band 6 nurse
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To work in a client focused way in a variety of non-traditional settings.
To contribute to the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in the context of the Care Programme Approach.
To promote and maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and professional code of conduct.
To be conversant and practice within the Mental Health Act 1983 Mental Capacity Act 2005.
To maintain and monitor records in accordance with local policies.
To administer, store and order medications in line with Trust policy and within the remit of the Nurse Associate role.
Please see the attached JD for the full job description and responsibilities
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
1. NMC registered Nursing associate
2. Experience of working with people who have experienced psychosis
3. Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work
Desirable criteria
4. Working in a community mental health setting
5. Experience of working with families