We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

The Lancashire Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Interventions in line with current NICE guidance. There are three multi-disciplinary early intervention service teams covering the Lancashire footprint.

The Lancashire Early Intervention Service is based within the Children and Families Network of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults.

We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of this team. We currently have a permanent post available for a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join the team. The post will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service.

The successful applicant will work as part of the EIS East Lancashire Team, who are currently based at The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancs.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Professional Qualification (RMN/SW/OT)
• Evidence of accredited learning at Degree level 6 or above that is relative to practice
• On-going registration with professional body

Knowledge

Essential

• Can demonstrate an in depth knowledge of mental health conditions, specifically psychosis and their recommended treatments
• Can demonstrate specialist knowledge within their professional area of patient/ client care
• Knowledge of policy drivers for EIS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using and understanding structured psychometric assessments and interpretation of these
• Experience in mentorship
• Experience of supervising other qualified staff

Skills

Essential

• Excellent and developed skills in thorough assessment of a variety of mental health presentations
• Demonstrate excellent intervention and de-escalation skills
• Capacity to assertively present views in group settings and confidently debate and challenge views and opinions of others appropriately and professionally

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Mount

Accrington

BB5 5AD

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