Job overview
We are looking for an experienced practitioner with a special interest in Early Intervention in Psychosis who will support the manager to provide leadership within the team.
In supporting the EIT manager, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the team works cohesively and meets its objectives in the most effective and efficient way.
The post-holder will also support the manager in ensuring the full implementation of the CPA policy including active involvement in audit and information gathering.
The post-holder will act as care coordinator for a reduced caseload of EIT service users who have complex needs.
Main duties of the job
In the absence of the manager you will deputise on their behalf. You will take responsibility for supervising the work of the various workers attached to the team, and ensuring that the practice of workers is of a consistently high standard and reflects the protocols and guidelines developed both locally and nationally.
Working for our organisation
We 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 travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Professional qualification in social or health care eg: RMN, RNMH or DipSw or Degree Social Work
* Short courses and / or experience to post graduate diploma level.
Desirable criteria
* Accredited skills based training
* Training related to management, supervision and staff development
* Educated to degree level
* Mentorship / practice leadership qualification.
* Psychosocial intervention post registration qualification or to be able to demonstrate clinical competence in PSI/CBTFI Interventions
Experience
Essential criteria
* Proven post registration experience working in community mental health services
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of working with services user with Psychosis and severe/complex common mental illness
* Experience of coordinating complex packages of care.
* Experience in Child and Adult Safeguarding
Desirable criteria
* Providing Supervision
* Leading / coordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork
* Staff management
* Managing Budgets
* Service development/ managing change
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of national legislation and guidance including the Recovery Movement and Personalisation Agenda
* Knowledge of evidence based / contemporary mental health practice.
* Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management.
Desirable criteria
* Awareness of a range of PSI and appropriate psychological therapies.
* Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophrenia.
* Awareness of issues surrounding mental health care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Skills in Assessment / Care-Management and Planning
* Experience / skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers
* Skills in a range of evidence based practice
* Demonstration of sound professional judgement and communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to manage effectively under pressure
* Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development
* Excellent organisational, problem solving / prioritisation skills.
* Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
Desirable criteria
* Leadership skills / abilities
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* Flexible working
* 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.
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 on our website.
Sponsorship - 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
What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to. The checks are:
* 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 validation
All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
* Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.