Senior Mental Health Practitioner- Early Intervention in Psychosis

NSFT Jobs; Lowestoft, Beccles; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NSFT invites applications for a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Case Manager to join our team in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, covering Lowestoft/Beccles. The role focuses on first-episode psychosis care for ages 14-65, delivering NICE concordant interventions within an experienced MDT.

Applicants should have a core qualification in nursing, social work or occupational therapy; experience in Early Intervention for psychosis is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Core professional qualification in nursing, social work or occupational therapy.
• Experience in Early Intervention in Psychosis is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Responsabilités

• Care coordination of a caseload with the MDT.
• Deliver NICE concordant care to people experiencing psychosis.
• Engage with service users, families and carers to support recovery.

Connaissances

Care coordination

MDT collaboration

First episode psychosis

Formation

Nurse

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Description du poste

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for to join our team as a full-time, substantive Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Case Manager

We cover the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, which includes Lowestoft/Beccles

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about improving services for those experiencing a first episode of psychosis aged 14-65. This is a substantive opportunity to become a part of a highly skilled and experienced team delivering interventions to those people experiencing a first episode onset of psychosis.

Previous experience of working with Psychosis in Early Intervention teams would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will be work alongside a dedicated group of clinicians who hold the service user, family, carers and social recovery at the centre of all that they do whilst being guided by National Standards to deliver timely and evidenced based interventions.

A core qualification is required, you might be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist.

Phone calls, teams calls or visits to meet the team and manager are welcomed and encouraged.

You will be responsible for the care coordination of a caseload of people, working alongside the current MDT to deliver NICE concordant care.

NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.

CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Browning Job title: Community Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01493 337929