Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, progressive Early Intervention in Psychosis Service based in Bognor & Chichester supporting clients with First Episode Psychosis to have a positive, hopeful and meaningful experience of mental health services.
Role
We are looking to recruit a full‑time Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker, to work as a Lead Practitioner, complementing our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service based at The Bedale Centre in Bognor Regis. Bognor & Chichester Early Intervention Service is a small team of passionate, talented and creative individuals, offering a wide range of specialisms.
Although the advert is for Band 6 Clinician, we would also consider applicants applying for a developmental role (Band 5-6).
Benefits
* £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Responsibilities
* Support a small caseload of clients aged 14‑65 with suspected/confirmed First Episode Psychosis in the community from point of referral to discharge, providing effective care coordination for up to 3 years.
* Through developing therapeutic relationships, work collaboratively with clients to create person‑centred care and treatment plans aimed at reducing distress, maintaining independence, preventing relapse, promoting recovery and social inclusion.
* Involve and work with friends and family members as a key component of care delivery.
Qualifications
* Previous experience of supporting clients with mental health and social care difficulties is beneficial.
* Supported to develop specialist knowledge and skills for those presenting with First Episode of Psychosis.
* Kein interest in understanding the principles and ethos of early intervention and this client group is essential.
* More information about our approach: What is Early Intervention in Psychosis? (likemind.nhs.uk)
Team & Location
This small, friendly, multi‑disciplinary team is based at The Bedale Centre in Bognor Regis, situated nearby the seafront. Bognor Regis is within easy reach of Littlehampton, Chichester, Worthing and surrounding areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team within Sussex EIPS. The Horsham EIPS team is one of six Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust, overseen by a single service‑wide governance group.
Support & Development
You will be supported by the team leader and the wider MDT via clinical supervision, managerial supervision, and professional supervision with our EIP Professional leads. Regular MDT zoning meetings, risk discussions, team learning spaces and case formulation meetings are also available.
The service offers a strong commitment to support your continuing professional development through a variety of internal and external training opportunities and university‑accredited courses.
Logistics
The base for this post is The Bedale Centre; however, the team works flexibly and remotely using a range of digital solutions for meetings and consultations.
Contact
Name: Kirsten Mackie
Job title: Team Leader
Email address: spnt.bognoreip@nhs.net
Telephone number: 03003040374
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