Job summary
Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, with experience of working within a community setting?
Our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is looking for a motivated, professional, and committed individual to join their friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service works with individuals presenting with a range of psychosis related symptoms, helping them to understand their experiences and help them in their recovery journey.
As a Practitioner in the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, you will be responsible for the assessment of patients care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for a defined caseload of patients, age 14-65 years.
You will receive support from a designated supervisor, who will provide regular clinical supervision and guidance. The service also champions innovation, meaning you will have the opportunity to help develop the ways in which the high-quality care is provided to service users.
This is a full-time Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00, role based at Hillcrest, Ensbury Park, Flexible working opportunities will be considered, in line with service requirements.
For further information, please contact Vicky Musson, Team Leader at v.musson@nhs.net or on 01202 584336.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible and professionally accountable for a service user caseload within the community, focusing on service users with or suspected of having a First Episode of Psychosis.
You will provide high-quality care and treatment in conjunction with other professionals through the Trust's agreed multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment care pathways.
You will act as a Key Worker and fully implement and adhere to the Trust policies for patient care and Risk Assessment.
You will promoteandparticipatein the multi-disciplinary assessment and development of treatment/care pathways and reviews.
Administration of medication, ensuring compliance with nursing responsibilities under the Medicines Act (1971), the local care of Drugs policy and other relevant Trust clinical procedures (according to clinical registration).
You will be required to provide advice and demonstrate skills and team procedures to new staff and junior colleagues in the team (according to clinical registration).
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Essential
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Essential
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
