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Initiating Treatment Team Brief Intervention Worker

Employer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Chelmsford
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 per annum
Closing date
16 Oct 2024
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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking for a Band 7 Community Mental Health Nurse to work in our new service the Initiating Treatment Team which was set up in April 23.

We are a Brief intervention service providing short term treatment, care and support for people with mental health difficulties in the primary care sector. This role will give you the opportunity to network , build relationships with services & patients from across the Primary Care Network.

The successful candidate will work closely with our new Primary Care Network Mental Health Team to facilitate reviews of patient needs and initiate mental health treatment for a range of conditions. Promoting health wellbeing through health promotion and education & also Providing education, monitoring and initiation of mental health medication management in primary care.

This is an exciting new service for the successful candidate to lead and shape the way forward in the delivery of Community Primary Care Mental Health Services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:

Registered Mental Health (RMN)

Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willing to undertake the training

Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience of working within a Mental Health setting

Ability to work under pressure and ability to contain and manage the stress of others and oneself

Robust clinical judgement

Ability to work autonomously and take an appropriate level of responsibility

Participate in Patient Safety investigations, complaints and any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies.

Mentorship and supervision of students

Develop innovative practice to deal creatively with service demands for referrals, allocations, monitoring of KPI's and clinical caseload management

To hold a UK driving licence, essential to drive to Primary care network bases and trust sites.

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

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

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.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role

Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures

To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage

To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy

To provide management supervision where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified RMN/SW or OT


Desirable

  • Evidence of professional development
  • Training in brief interventions/CBT/PSI or psychological interventions


Travel

Essential

  • Full UK Licence


Desirable

  • Evidence of professional development


Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Linden Centre

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

364-A-8176-A

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