This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive Early Intervention in Psychosis Service based in Brighton, supporting clients with First Episode Psychosis to have a positive, hopeful and meaningful experience of mental health services.

We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to work as a Lead Practitioner, to complement our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service based at Aldrington Centre in Hove.

If you would like to make a real difference to the lives of those living with Psychosis and their recovery, using your professional training and skills, please apply.

Although we have funding for a full-time post, part time will also be considered.

This post offers the Trust's �4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of �8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will support a small caseload of clients aged 14-65, with suspected/ confirmed First Episode Psychosis in the community from point of referral to discharge, providing effective care co-ordination for up to 3 years.

Through developing therapeutic relationships, you will work collaboratively with clients to create person centred care and treatment plans which aim to reduce their distress, maintain independence, prevent relapse, promote recovery and social inclusion. Involving and working with family members and friends is a key component to the way care is delivered.

Previous experience of supporting clients with mental health and social care difficulties is beneficial, and you will be supported to develop specialist knowledge and skills to support those presenting with First Episode of Psychosis. It is important the successful applicants have a keen interest in understanding the principles and ethos of early intervention and this client group. You can find out more information about our approach here: What is Early Intervention in Psychosis? (likemind.nhs.uk)

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team within Sussex EIP. The Horsham EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care.

You will be supported by the team leader and the wider MDT via clinical supervision, managerial supervision, and professional supervision with our EIP Professional leads. We also have regular MDT zoning meetings and risk discussions, team learning spaces and case formulation meetings.

As a service we offer a real commitment to support your continuing professional development through a variety of training opportunities.

The base for this post is 5 minutes walk from the seafront in Hove, with excellent public transport links to the rest of the city. We offer digital working solutions to support positive work/life balance. We are a bustling and busy MDT, who adopt a 'whole-team' approach to assertive outreach care

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of Lead Practitioners is to work in partnership with service users with complex health and social care needs, developing their care and recovery plans to enable them to lead fulfilling lives, using NICE recommended interventions and an assertive outreach approach. The successful applicants will demonstrate an understanding of interventions relevant to clients with Psychosis, working closely with carers, families and partner agencies to facilitate this.

The post holder will work at all times to promote the safety and the well-being of service users and their families/carers. They will be involved in the triaging and assessment of referrals to the services, as well as assess, plan and implement care, provide specialist advice and carry out specialist assessments.

For more details, please see Job Description and Person Specification.

If you are looking to increase your community experience or want to gain experience of working in a specialist mental health service, please don't hesitate to contact Lee Walker for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner with current registration [mental health nurse / social work / occupational therap] appropriate to the job role
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
• Experience of working alongside people with psychosis and complex health and social care problems in the designated care group
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
• Experience of working consultatively with professionals
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
• Experience of working within the CPA process
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Contribute to the implementation of services

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aldrington Centre

35 New Church Road

Hove

BN3 4AG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

354-CS-21546