This is an exciting opportunity to come and join North Tees EIP working in Stockton. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join our Early intervention in psychosis team.
Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop your interest in our assessments and pathways when working with people with suspected psychosis.
The team works collaboratively with a range of partner agencies in order to meet the individual needs of the Stockton population who experience a suspected first episode psychosis.
You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with experience in the delivery of high-quality planned care. You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
You can expect regular supervision and support from the collective leadership.
Main duties of the job
You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users aged 14-65 years as well as their carers and families.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. In addition, you will be offered training in the caarms assessment and the interventions required for the EIP pathways.
You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.
There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high-quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -- our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current professional registration with an approved body Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale). Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable
Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience
Essential
Working with people with mental ill-health Desirable
Working in a person centred therapeutic role Working collaboratively with service users and their family/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Working in a community setting Knowledge
Essential
Evidence based knowledge of best practice of caring for service users in designated field Understanding of relevant legislation e.g. MHA/MCA Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision. Research and development methodology Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment Skills
Essential
Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale) Manage own time and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale) Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale) Desirable
Competency in venepuncture Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Other Requirements
Essential
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address
Wessex House Preston Farm Industrial Estate Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TX Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 346-TSA-222-24
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Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop your interest in our assessments and pathways when working with people with suspected psychosis.
The team works collaboratively with a range of partner agencies in order to meet the individual needs of the Stockton population who experience a suspected first episode psychosis.
You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with experience in the delivery of high-quality planned care. You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
You can expect regular supervision and support from the collective leadership.
Main duties of the job
You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users aged 14-65 years as well as their carers and families.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. In addition, you will be offered training in the caarms assessment and the interventions required for the EIP pathways.
You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.
There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high-quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -- our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current professional registration with an approved body Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale). Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable
Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience
Essential
Working with people with mental ill-health Desirable
Working in a person centred therapeutic role Working collaboratively with service users and their family/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Working in a community setting Knowledge
Essential
Evidence based knowledge of best practice of caring for service users in designated field Understanding of relevant legislation e.g. MHA/MCA Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision. Research and development methodology Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment Skills
Essential
Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale) Manage own time and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale) Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale) Desirable
Competency in venepuncture Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Other Requirements
Essential
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address
Wessex House Preston Farm Industrial Estate Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TX Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 346-TSA-222-24
#J-18808-Ljbffr
