EIP Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

The post holder will be a member of Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Early Intervention in Psychosis Team and will carry a caseload of service users aged between 14 years and 65 years, who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis. (fixed term - 12 months)

You will be responsible for undertaking initial and comprehensive assessment of health and social care with colleagues and feedback to Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Care co-ordination responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of service users, being part of a service that is committed to recovery and social inclusion.

Carry out MDT activities including being on duty and clinic rota as appropriate and within sphere of profession.

Develop and maintain effective communication strategies within and between Mental Health Services and General Practice Teams to improve care pathways.

Work within TEWV policies and procedures, professional and legal framework upholding the values and ethos of the organisation and profession.

Practice within framework of one's Code of Professional Conduct, Adult and Child Protection Protocols, Mental Health and Capacity Acts.

Main duties of the job

EIP services are continuously developing and as a result of this we require a highly motivated practitioner to join a dynamic team providing and promoting early identification and intervention for people with psychosis between the ages of 14 and working age adult.

You will be an innovative, creative, practitioner, wanting to develop yourself but also able to contribute to the on-going development of the service. Applications are invited from those with a relevant professional qualification eg RMN/DipSW, Diploma/Degree in OT or equivalent, who have the ability to work independently and within a team. The post holder will be responsible for supervised care co-ordination and co-working of identified clients, ensuring appropriate assessments, intervention and treatment within programs of care.

The post offers a challenging opportunity to work in a creative and innovative service in an enjoyable and stimulating area of clinical practice.

Candidates must have experience working with mental health clients.

We cover a large geographical area therefore the successful candidate will be required to travel independently across the locality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.