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Job summary

Main area
Early Intervention Service
Grade
band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-BAY600-LW-A
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
EIS The Bay (MH)
Town
Morcambe
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Early Intervention Psychosis Mental Health Practitioner

band 6

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, Psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

For more information about  Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team. 

The Lancashire and South Cumbria Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis.   Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Family Interventions within a hub and spoke model of care.  There are four multi-disciplinary early intervention service teams covering the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint.

The Lancashire Early and South Cumbria Intervention Service is based within the Children and Families Network of Lancashire and South Cumbria Care NHS Foundation Trust.  We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults.

Main duties of the job

We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part The Bay EIS, we have one permanent full time post for a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to join the team. The posts will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service and to gain valuable experience working in a community setting.

The post of Key Worker will work as part of the The Bay EIS.  The Bay EIS operates via a hub and spoke model of care and cover the following localities; Kendal, Barrow, Morecambe and Lancaster.  The vacancy is to cover the whole of The Bay area however your base would be the most local to where you live.  We ensure where possible that travel across the team’s footprint is kept to a minimal.

Working for our organisation

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • First Level Professional Qualification (RMN/SW/OT)
  • On-going registration with professional body.
  • Evidence of accredited learning at Degree level 6 or above that is relative to practice

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Can demonstrate an in depth knowledge of mental health conditions and their recommended treatments.
  • Can demonstrate specialist knowledge within their professional area of patient/ client care.
  • Thorough knowledge of acute and community mental health care

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post Graduate experience.
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
  • Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication, listening, decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Highly developed skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in practice.
  • Provide excellence in all areas of care delivery.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zoe Cogle
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]