Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional to join our close-knit team, here in the Harrow and Hillingdon Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service.
You will work with children and adults between the ages of 14 to 35 who present to mental health services with a presentation of First Episode of Psychosis (FEP). You will be providing tailored and bespoke packages of care that promote mental well-being, a recovery focused approach and a range of interventions in order to facilitate this.
At CNWL we are fully committed and proud to develop our own workforce through training and development opportunities and this post is no different.
If you are an enthusiastic individual, who is keen to try and upskill themselves and advance into becoming a more established community member of staff ,then we want to hear from you.
This role is involves working as part of a team providing support to service users who are under the care of early intervention services.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
The role requires you to support a varied caseload to patients between the ages of 14-35. You will require excellent engagement skills, demonstrating an anti-oppressive and enabling approach to co-production with your patients. You should have knowledge and awareness in mental health, supporting team members in the monitoring of risk, the assessment and review of need and where appropriate the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care whilst delivering activities under supervision of the team Occupational therapist.
About us
Working for your organisation
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of our benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance, in addition to assurances around training and development. We can offer;
- Flexible working with the opportunity forworking from home
- Opportunities to train/co-facilitate workshops at the Recovery college.
- Monthly Reflective Practice sessions allowing you the opportunity to share your learning and reflect on your experiences with your colleagues
- Monthly supervision sessions focussed on your development into this role
- Career mapping and development programmes (The 5-step development plan)
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD and PS
The Harrow and Hillingdon EIP service prides itself on working as a team, ensuring that the bio-psycho-social model is utilised to the fullest with input and support from our strong multi-disciplinary team; Consultants, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Activity Coordinators, Occupational therapist, Nurses, Social workers, Administrative staff and Peer-Support Workers.
If you want to make a difference to those experiencing their first episode in psychosis and be a part of their recovery journey then we want to hear from you.
We would be happy to welcome you for a visit or an informal chat to discuss the position further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD and PS
The Harrow and Hillingdon EIP service prides itself on working as a team, ensuring that the bio-psycho-social model is utilised to the fullest with input and support from our strong multi-disciplinary team; Consultants, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Activity Coordinators, Occupational therapist, Nurses, Social workers, Administrative staff and Peer-Support Workers.
If you want to make a difference to those experiencing their first episode in psychosis and be a part of their recovery journey then we want to hear from you.
We would be happy to welcome you for a visit or an informal chat to discuss the position further.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE A level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a Mental Health Setting
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Experience of community based working
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of Early Intervention in Psychosis.
- Practical ADL skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE A level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a Mental Health Setting
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Experience of community based working
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of Early Intervention in Psychosis.
- Practical ADL skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
