Job summary
We are very excited to be developing a brand new ARMS service in NE Essex. This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be a part of this exciting new project for our area. We are looking to recruit mental health nurses, occupational therapists or social workers - for either full time or part time roles.
ARMS stands for the At Risk Mental State Service. Our aim is to help prevent or delay the development of a first episode of psychosis. We support people with all aspects of their lives including mental wellbeing, social functioning, employment and general quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The role involves the Assessment and Case Co-ordination of young people who are identified with an At Risk Mental State, providing high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National Early Intervention Access & waiting time standards.
You will be a highly motivated recovery focused practitioner with an interest in youth mental health and wellbeing. Using the Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental States (CAARMS) assessment tool (training will be provided) you will identify and work with people who are at a greater risk of emerging with a psychotic illness who present with a wide variety of mental health and social difficulties.
You will be expected to develop positive therapeutic relationships with both the person and their family and work proactively to support to offer a range psychosocial interventions.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
To participate in the initial assessment of clients within 14 days from time of referral using the CAARMS to determine appropriateness for the ARMS team. To then liaise with referring agencies/FEP team to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.
The assessment and case management of clients, managed under non-CPA, with an expectation of appropriate care planning, risk management and delivery of ongoing support and outcome monitoring.
Active engagement with identified carers/families ensuring services are provided within guidance of the Children & Families' Act and Care Act. To ensure that the needs of carers are assessed and care services are offered as necessary. To provide families and carers with psycho-education.
To provide timely psycho-social interventions relevant to an ARMS client group. These will include (but are not limited to) psychoeducation, co-facilitating therapeutic groups with a focus on service user reintegration and social inclusion and delivering psychological interventions under appropriate supervision.
To work flexibility and participate within the Multidisciplinary Team to meet the demands of the ARMS Service.
To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and peer support workers and promote evidence based practice.
Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping oneself up to date at all times with mandatory training.
Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives, particularly those relevant to Early Intervention in Psychosis, At Risk Mental Health and Youth Mental Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
To participate in the initial assessment of clients within 14 days from time of referral using the CAARMS to determine appropriateness for the ARMS team. To then liaise with referring agencies/FEP team to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.
The assessment and case management of clients, managed under non-CPA, with an expectation of appropriate care planning, risk management and delivery of ongoing support and outcome monitoring.
Active engagement with identified carers/families ensuring services are provided within guidance of the Children & Families' Act and Care Act. To ensure that the needs of carers are assessed and care services are offered as necessary. To provide families and carers with psycho-education.
To provide timely psycho-social interventions relevant to an ARMS client group. These will include (but are not limited to) psychoeducation, co-facilitating therapeutic groups with a focus on service user reintegration and social inclusion and delivering psychological interventions under appropriate supervision.
To work flexibility and participate within the Multidisciplinary Team to meet the demands of the ARMS Service.
To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and peer support workers and promote evidence based practice.
Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping oneself up to date at all times with mandatory training.
Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives, particularly those relevant to Early Intervention in Psychosis, At Risk Mental Health and Youth Mental Health.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further study. Registered with NMC, Social work England or HCPC.
- Evidence of personal and professional development in contempary mental health
Desirable
- Training in use of CAARMS ( Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State ) assessment tool
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of psychosis
- Varied mental health experience.
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute/community mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within young people's mental wellbeing services
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further study. Registered with NMC, Social work England or HCPC.
- Evidence of personal and professional development in contempary mental health
Desirable
- Training in use of CAARMS ( Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State ) assessment tool
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of psychosis
- Varied mental health experience.
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute/community mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within young people's mental wellbeing services
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).
