Early Intervention in Psychosis Practitioner/Care Coordinator

East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

THEIS is responsible for the delivery of services to adults aged 18 -65 with a recent onset of psychosis who are residents of Tower Hamlets. In 2022 the service expanded to offer assessments and interventions for those with psychosis up until the age of 65 years. THEIS offers a range of psychosocial interventions working in collaboration with service users, carers and other relevant agencies.THEIS helps clients to regain confidence, maximise quality of life and avoid relapse by offering medical support and therapy (individual as well as family work) during the critical three-year period following the first episode.Goals are agreed to meet clients' individual needs including education, employment, independent housing, social participation, physical health and finances. Support is offered in individual and group contexts and in collaboration with other services as appropriate.The service objective is to enable the service users to recover rapidly and fully, avoiding a pattern of recurring relapse or loss of social functioning, traumatic hospitalisation and social exclusion. The service is fully compliant with The National Service Framework Guidelines relating to Early Intervention in Psychosis and NICE guidelines for Psychosis and Schizophrenia.

Main duties of the job

The service aims to maximise inclusion and high levels of individualised functioning for service users in all aspects of their lives. Therefore the post-holder will carry out his/her/their duties and responsibilities in a manner which is respectful to others and not knowingly show prejudice.
The post holder must recognise and mobilise the contributions of families, communities and colleagues to promote the wellbeing of the people in the care of the service.
Carry a caseload of service users, coordinating their assessment and care planning.
Undertake and adhere to Safeguarding Adult and Children guidelines and principals.

Supervise the clinical work of junior colleagues and students as needed.

Contribute to clinical audit and research activities as required.

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities, keeping up to date with relevant research and national guidance.

Adhere to ELFT policies and procedures and meet the clinical governance requirements of the Trust.

Offer a culturally sensitive service to all clients, meeting Trust standards fair access, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Promote the work of THEIS by attending relevant forums and liaising with other services.

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.

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum Incl HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-TH6896713

Job locations

Tower Hamlets Early Intervention Service

51 Three Colts Lane

Bethnal Green

E2 6BF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out individual assessments in a variety of settings, ie. home, clinical base, school, treatment centre, GP surgeries.
Carry a caseload of THEIS clients in line with the requirements of the service, taking responsibility for the care management of the caseload.
Carry out initial assessments alongside the assessment team on individuals presenting with FEP.
Take responsibility for CPA and risk assessment when acting as care-coordinator and liaising with other professional as appropriate.
Undertaking Care Act compliant assessments and initiating care packages where needed.
Undertake Safeguarding Children referrals and liaise with the local authority around joint working.
Undertake Safeguarding Adult Investigations and working closely with the Safeguarding Adults manager within the service.
Ensure a seamless approach by liaising with other professionals as required e.g. A&E, ward based staff.
Liaise with colleagues in Primary Care and other relevant agencies to facilitate and improve the detection and screening of individuals experiencing early signs of psychosis.
Participate in the THEIS staff Duty Rota.
Participate in the setting up and running of groups in collaboration with other team members where appropriate.
Use an assertive outreach approach when required, visiting service users at home or in community venues as appropriate and in line with safety requirements.
Undertake Behavioural Family Interventions and work with families and carers in conjunction with the service user.
Establish joint co-working with staff from other agencies where necessary including other agencies supporting service users from BAME groups.
Provide information to help service users make an informed choice about available services.
Spend sustained amounts of time with service users who may be aggressive and hostile, who may have poor communication skills and self-care and special physical and/or mental needs.
Communicate across language and cultural barriers, organising and working with interpreters when necessary.
Have an in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and support service users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital.
Encourage and assist clients in training and work in conjunction with the THEIS Employment support worker and other relevant agencies.
Lead service user reviews ensuring that service user needs are met and that the team has all the relevant information on which to base their clinical decisions.
Seek clinical advice as appropriate from other clinicians and colleagues with the relevant skills and experience.
Participate in the provision of information about Early Intervention in Psychosis to colleagues within the Trust and related services.
Develop and implement Health Promotion strategies appropriate to the client group. This work will involve liaison with primary health care teams as well as networking with education and youth and community resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out individual assessments in a variety of settings, ie. home, clinical base, school, treatment centre, GP surgeries.
Carry a caseload of THEIS clients in line with the requirements of the service, taking responsibility for the care management of the caseload.
Carry out initial assessments alongside the assessment team on individuals presenting with FEP.
Take responsibility for CPA and risk assessment when acting as care-coordinator and liaising with other professional as appropriate.
Undertaking Care Act compliant assessments and initiating care packages where needed.
Undertake Safeguarding Children referrals and liaise with the local authority around joint working.
Undertake Safeguarding Adult Investigations and working closely with the Safeguarding Adults manager within the service.
Ensure a seamless approach by liaising with other professionals as required e.g. A&E, ward based staff.
Liaise with colleagues in Primary Care and other relevant agencies to facilitate and improve the detection and screening of individuals experiencing early signs of psychosis.
Participate in the THEIS staff Duty Rota.
Participate in the setting up and running of groups in collaboration with other team members where appropriate.
Use an assertive outreach approach when required, visiting service users at home or in community venues as appropriate and in line with safety requirements.
Undertake Behavioural Family Interventions and work with families and carers in conjunction with the service user.
Establish joint co-working with staff from other agencies where necessary including other agencies supporting service users from BAME groups.
Provide information to help service users make an informed choice about available services.
Spend sustained amounts of time with service users who may be aggressive and hostile, who may have poor communication skills and self-care and special physical and/or mental needs.
Communicate across language and cultural barriers, organising and working with interpreters when necessary.
Have an in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and support service users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital.
Encourage and assist clients in training and work in conjunction with the THEIS Employment support worker and other relevant agencies.
Lead service user reviews ensuring that service user needs are met and that the team has all the relevant information on which to base their clinical decisions.
Seek clinical advice as appropriate from other clinicians and colleagues with the relevant skills and experience.
Participate in the provision of information about Early Intervention in Psychosis to colleagues within the Trust and related services.
Develop and implement Health Promotion strategies appropriate to the client group. This work will involve liaison with primary health care teams as well as networking with education and youth and community resources.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Relevant professional qualification ? RMN, DipSW, Diploma Degree in OT (equiv)
Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Evidence of psycho-social educational qualification, ie. PSI / CBT

Knowledge

Essential

2 years post qualification experience
Experience of working as part of a multiprofessional team and managing a full caseload
Experience of working with people with psychosis

Desirable

Experience of using a range of psychological approaches to care/assessment and intervention
Experience of audit research

Other

Essential

Flexible approach to working hours and ability to work occasional unsociable hours
Meet the health requirements of ELFT

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Relevant professional qualification ? RMN, DipSW, Diploma Degree in OT (equiv)
Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Evidence of psycho-social educational qualification, ie. PSI / CBT

Knowledge

Essential

2 years post qualification experience
Experience of working as part of a multiprofessional team and managing a full caseload
Experience of working with people with psychosis

Desirable

Experience of using a range of psychological approaches to care/assessment and intervention
Experience of audit research

Other

Essential

Flexible approach to working hours and ability to work occasional unsociable hours
Meet the health requirements of ELFT

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.

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