Care Co-ordination of high level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service to provide high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National EI Access & waiting time standards. Manage risk and work with team colleagues to support service users.The Mission of the ARMS Service is to put people in control of their care, we will maximise opportunities for individuals and their families by enabling them to look beyond their limitations to achieve their goals and aspirations.

We are excited to be able to announce that with new mental health transformation funding we will be launching a service aimed at identifying and supporting those at risk of developing psychosis symptoms - an ARMS (At Risk Mental State) service. This service will be separate too, but under the umbrella/have close links with /of existing Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services. There will be a number of new posts in this new multi-disciplinary team aimed at offering predominantly, but not exclusively, psychosocial interventions with an evidence base of mental health prevention. This post will be part of that new team

Main duties of the job

The ARMS Recovery-Co-ordinator will be responsible for coordinating the care of clients with high-level At Risk Mental State (ARMS) within the ARMS Service. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with NICE guidelines and National Early Intervention (EI) Access and waiting time standards. Responsibilities include risk management and collaboration with team members to support service users effectively.

Service Mission:

The ARMS Service is dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their care. Our mission is to maximize opportunities for individuals and their families, enabling them to look beyond their limitations and achieve their goals and aspirations.

Service Expansion Announcement:We are pleased to announce the launch of a new ARMS (At Risk Mental State) service, made possible through recent mental health transformation funding. This service aims to identify and support individuals at risk of developing psychosis symptoms. Although it will operate independently, it will maintain close links with existing Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services. The new multi-disciplinary team will predominantly offer psychosocial interventions backed by evidence in mental health prevention. This post will be an integral part of this innovative team.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

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Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate the care of high-level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service.

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NICE guidelines and National EI Access and waiting time standards.

Manage risk and collaborate with team colleagues to support service users.

Contribute to the mission of the ARMS Service by empowering individuals and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations.

For further details please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further study. Registered with NMC, Social work England or HCPC.
• Mentorship or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of personal and professional development in contempary mental health

Desirable

• Certificate in a psychotherapeutic/ psychosocial intervention
• Training in use of CAARMS ( Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State ) assessment tool
• Family Intervention training

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of psychosis.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people's mental health
• Excellent knowledge of Early Intervention National Guidance
• Excellent knowledge of the importance of physical health management in mental health.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in risk management
• Varied mental health experience.
• Maintain own mandatory training and undertake other training as required
• Understanding of recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Plan ( WRAP)
• Awareness of trust policies

Desirable

• Understanding of Ultra high risk/ At risk mental state.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the patient recovery journey.
• Experience of working in an acute/community mental health setting
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary setting
• Competent in leading and prioritising in a busy environment
• Provide effective appraisal and supervision at grades 3 and 5
• Ability to problem solve and to deal with everyday issues
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent observation skills
• Able to give clear concise verbal information
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Advanced IT skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Ability to work in partnership by developing and maintaining constructive working relationship with colleagues and all relevant agencies
• Experience in delivering care in accordance with the Recovery Model
• Provide care to promote social inclusion

Desirable

• Experience of working within young people's mental wellbeing services
• Experience of working in Substance misuse services
• Experience of working with neuropsychological conditions

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
• Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly or raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate
• Assist senior members of the team taking forward initiatives that have been agreed
• Competent to work effectively in a busy environment whilst managing caseload
• Be approachable, friendly and caring
• Team building skills
• Effective time management and delegation skills
• Act as role model for team members and junior staff
• Flexible and Reliable - good time keeping
• Commitment to working with families and carers and ensure their views are taken into account.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Able to work in a variety of community
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• An awareness and understanding of lone working and ability to adhere to local policy at all times

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sankey House

81 High Road

Pitsea

SS13 3BB

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