Care Co-ordinator

Job summary

We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate Qualified Practitioner registered as either a Mental health nurse with the NMC, an Occupational Therapist with the HPCP or a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England to join our well established Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Mid Essex.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Senior Care Co-ordinator to join the established Mid Essex First Episode Psychosis Team, based at The Gables in Braintree. This is an exciting time to join this established service and contribute to supporting people's recovery from early psychosis.

This role will require the postholder to work across the geographical locality of Mid Essex. The team uses a Multi-disciplinary approach to provide care, promote recovery and social inclusion to people from the age of 14-65 years who are experiencing a First Episode Psychosis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills of working with this group of service users in the community.

Postholder will be involved with the assessment and ongoing Care Co-ordination of clients suspected of experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis by providing high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National Early Intervention Access & waiting time standards. Working alongside colleagues in a standalone First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) Team covering the Mid Essex Locality.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Trust's care programme approach guidelines.

• To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for FEP Team and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client's needs.

• Undertake risk assessments with clients and plan effectively to manage this in care plan with MDT.
• Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operational policy.
• To work flexibility and participate in the demands of the FEP Service. This pattern is subject to change to meet client's needs and the guidelines of the National Service Framework.
• To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff 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

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

o Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.o Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.o If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.o We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefitso 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.o Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.o Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.o Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

o Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.o Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.o Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.