Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic physical health and lifestyle recovery practitioner with experience of working in a mental health setting to join our team. We are a well-established Early Intervention in psychosis service and cover the county of Bedfordshire (including Luton). Our service functions across community settings and we are seeking candidates to facilitate physical health screening in the community as well as participating in developing health and wellbeing programmes and projects for our service users - this will also include virtual groups/projects. The role will require close liaison with our multi-disciplinary team.
The role will primarily be based in the South of Bedfordshire (Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard), but at times will be required to cover the north of the county (Bedford and Central Bedfordshire areas).
The successful post holders will be supported with induction and training packages and will receive supervision within the team. Regional and local training programmes are available to ensure continued professional development and learning. The successful candidate will join a creative and motivated team who continue to make positive differences to families and individuals across the county. We believe that psychosis is treatable and recovery is expected.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for
- Carrying out structured clinical observations of physical health and wellbeing and ensuring the electronic data is recorded correctly.
- Liaising closely and communicating effectively with all the care coordinators on issues relating to their caseloads as required.
- Highlighting to the medical staff the results of clinical tests for scrutiny.
- Continually delivering and maintaining high standards for a caseload as agreed with Line Manager/Clinical Supervisor
- Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved
- Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement
- Demonstrating a professional manner in all work carried out
- Maintaining accurate and timely records
- Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area.
- Participating in continuous professional development
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy please refer to the JD&PS, alternatively please get in contact with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy please refer to the JD&PS, alternatively please get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification indicating completion of Assistant/Associate practitioner course at Foundation Degree level
- Evidence of additional training and experience in working with individuals with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to Mental Health and Services for people with a Learning Disability
- Understanding of duties in relation to safeguarding of children and of vulnerable adults
- Knowledge/ skills of Health and Wellbeing promotion
- Knowledge and skills in undertaking structured history taking and observations of physical health, lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Understanding of the Recovery approach and the principles of engagement with the seriously mentally ill.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues
Desirable
- An understanding of the principles of early intervention in psychosis
- Knowledge and understanding of the potential side effects and impacts of medication in relation to physical health
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience in the utilization of evidence based assessment tools
- Experience of using electronic records systems to record relevant data
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Good Report Writing skills
- Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community mental health team
- Experience of working independently, managing and accounting for own work schedule
Additional Requirements
Essential
- IT literate
- Flexible working to support work/life balance
- Full car driving licence valid for the UK
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team Player, who recognises and acts within their role in the wider clinical team.
- Able to work independently,
- Confident and approachable
- Self motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification indicating completion of Assistant/Associate practitioner course at Foundation Degree level
- Evidence of additional training and experience in working with individuals with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to Mental Health and Services for people with a Learning Disability
- Understanding of duties in relation to safeguarding of children and of vulnerable adults
- Knowledge/ skills of Health and Wellbeing promotion
- Knowledge and skills in undertaking structured history taking and observations of physical health, lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Understanding of the Recovery approach and the principles of engagement with the seriously mentally ill.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues
Desirable
- An understanding of the principles of early intervention in psychosis
- Knowledge and understanding of the potential side effects and impacts of medication in relation to physical health
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience in the utilization of evidence based assessment tools
- Experience of using electronic records systems to record relevant data
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Good Report Writing skills
- Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community mental health team
- Experience of working independently, managing and accounting for own work schedule
Additional Requirements
Essential
- IT literate
- Flexible working to support work/life balance
- Full car driving licence valid for the UK
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team Player, who recognises and acts within their role in the wider clinical team.
- Able to work independently,
- Confident and approachable
- Self motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, Charter House, Floor 9
Alma Street
Luton
LU1 2PJ
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
