Job Description
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeoplehttps://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/valuesJob overviewThe purpose of this post is to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team for the Early Intervention In Psychosis Team, carrying out full risk assessment, mental, physical health and social care assessments and specialist psychosis assessments, identifying clients suitable for the service who meet the criteria for First Episode Psychosis, At Risk Mental States (at risk of 1st episode), to provide short term intervention and treatment as required and to refer on to relevant services clients who do not meet the criteria for EIT.In line with currently identified best practice within early intervention work and to play an active role in service development supporting the team.Main duties of the job- To act as a Specialist Assessment Coordinator in carrying out assessments of clients referred to EIT who are suspected as having First Episode Psychosis.- To support and supervise junior staff within the team.- To at times manage and supervise the team.Working for our organisationWe are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance- Access to Continued Professional Development- Involvement in improvement and research activities- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travelDetailed job description and main responsibilities- Clinical- To support the assessment of the needs of service users by utilising specialist research validated assessment tools.- To employ an assertive outreach approach as and when necessary.- To liaise with all appropriate statutory and non-statutory agencies as required in relation to the service users needs- To implement and manage co working strategies as necessary.- To support the delivery of interventions in line with the psychosocial approach of the overall service.- To ensure carer needs are identified and are referred to suitable agencies and services.- Engage with families and carers where needed.- To support the risk assessment process through development of and application of skills in identification of risk, implementation of and evaluation of risk management plans.- To be accountable for ensuring that within the resources at your disposal all service users receive a high quality service.- To maintain accurate up to date records of all clients seen by the service, including appropriate CPA documentation, ensuring that the confidentiality of clients is respected.- To support the process in organising a response to the care needs of other assessment workers and care coordinators clients in their absence.- Keep an accurate diary of appointments, expense claims and all activities undertaken, and make records available for audit purposes.- To participate in clinical and management supervision.Person specificationEducation / QualificationsEssential criteria- R.M.N.
/ Dip SW / SROT- CAARMS Training completed and evidence of yearly updatesDesirable criteria- Mentorship Training- Physical Health training- Self-harm Suicide training- Non-Medical Prescriber- Psycho Social TrainingExperienceEssential criteria- Significant experience of assessing clients with serious mental illness in Early Intervention Team / Service, Access Service or Community Mental Health Team- Experience of teamwork and effective communication at all levels.- Ability to work independently in a community setting.- Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semi-structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).- Experience of Tribunal Report attendance and writingKnowledgeEssential criteria- Knowledge and skill in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of clients with serious mental- Knowledge of legislation that underpins the care of those with serious mental illness.- Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophreniaSkills and AbilitiesEssential criteria- Able to work within workload deadlines and prioritise workload- To organise, plan and implement workloadWork related circumstancesEssential criteria- Flexibility in working hours required to meet the client and needs of the service- Willing to engage in training to meet the needs of the service.- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.? Application support -Hints and tips for completing your application can be found here.
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website. ?
Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.? After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email. If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email?
Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:- Identity verification- Right to work check- Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)- Professional registration and/or qualification check- Occupational health assessment- Employment history and reference validationAll applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance.
If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.? Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.?
Additional Information -We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.Please note:- We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.- We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.