Lead Nurse - Early Intervention Service (Adult Community)

Integrated Care System; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Derby is seeking a Lead Nurse for the Early Intervention Service to support individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. This role involves assessments, managing caseloads, and working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance holistic mental health care. Candidates must be NMC registered and have experience in mental health nursing. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based knowledge for mental health/psychosis.
• Previous experience of working with people with psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of psychosis and general mental health.
• Manage a caseload of First Episode Psychosis.
• Work within NMC code of conduct and CPA.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Psycho-social interventions

Assessment skills

Education

NMC registered

Job description

Lead Nurse - Early Intervention Service (Adult Community)

Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity?

Are you passionate about support people who have experienced a first episode psychosis?

Come and join the Derbyshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service based in Derby!

Join a supportive, friendly and diverse team who support people experiencing/experienced or suspected first episode psychosis.

The multi-disciplinary team consists of Lead Mental Health Nurses, Senior Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, Peer Support Workers, Community Support Workers, Youth & Community Workers and Team Administrators.

The team works together to achieve the best outcome for the person and their family/social network using evidence-based interventions.

The team Derbyshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service work with people aged 14-64 years old.

The team have a 'family first' and biopsychosocial approach to providing care to an individual whilst in our service.

We support people into education, training, volunteering, and employment, accessing social groups/activities and support their physical health outcomes too in order to provide holistic care to the person receiving the service.

There are opportunities for further training and development within the role!

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the assessment of psychosis and general mental health
• Be actively involved in weekly MDT meetings
• Managing a caseload of First Episode Psychosis (FEP)
• Completing extended assessments
• Use psycho-social interventions including family intervention, carer education and support and CBTp informed practice
• Comprehensive care planning and safety assessing/ planning
• Safeguarding adults and children

About us

Join us on our mission

We are on a mission to make a positive difference in people's lives - and to make 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' a great place to work.

• Ratedgoodoverall by the CQC with some outstanding services - "all staff we spoke with felt positive and proud about working for the trust" (CQC, 6 March 2020) -learn more
• A focus oninclusion, with a range of staff networks - chief executive Ifti Majidis co-chair of NHS Confederation's BME Leadership Network -learn more
• Clearvision and values- "Staff knew and understood the Trust vision and values and how they were applied in the work of their team" (CQC, 6 March 2020) -learn more
• A'people first'approach: during Coronavirus96% of colleagues said they felt informedand 85% said they felt supported (People Pulse survey, August 2020).

Job responsibilities

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Working as a Case Manager/Care Program Co-ordinator, the successful applicant will work in the community to support people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Working within the multi-disciplinary team to support the individual in a holistic way to understand their mental health along with supporting their families/ carers.

To work within NMC code of conduct and CPA.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered

Transport

• Access to vehicle/ transport

Knowledge

• Demonstrate up to date, evidence-based knowledge for mental health/ psychosis

Experience

• Previous experience of working with people with psychosis

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.