Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to cover a 12 Maternity Leave (fixed term) within Middlesbrough Early Intervention in Psychosis Team (EIP).
This is an opportunity to be a part of a very supportive team, where your contribution and development are highly valued. The successful applicant will work exclusively with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis in the Middlesbrough Area. Experience of working within EIP team would be essential as this is a 12-month fixed term post and training for initial assessment is not quickly available.
You will be able to work autonomously and will be willing and able to develop your skills and knowledge for this specialist role. You will be involved in completing holistic assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to people on your caseload. Care co-ordination is part of your role, however in EIP we aim to keep caseloads to a manageable level to enable our clinicians to focus on quality interventions and increased clinical contact, with an emphasis on recovery.
The service is committed to developing the skills of practitioners, so there will be ongoing opportunities to develop further clinical skills inhouse.
Carry out MDT activities, being on duty, clinic rota as appropriate and within sphere of profession. Work within TEWV policies/ procedures, professional and legal framework upholding the values and ethos of the organisation and profession.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver interventions to individuals within an evidenced based, person-centred care pathway for people aged 14 to 65 and will ensure effective co-ordination of care across internal and external boundaries.
The successful candidate will assess patients with symptoms suggestive of a first episode of psychosis. They will be able to assess the needs of this client group, take to a validation clinic, feedback to patients, formulate and develop and implement programs of care as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the following areas:
Risk assessment
Evidence based therapeutic interventions for psychosis.
To use a recovery focused approach to support the client's journey
The successful candidates will ensure that all appropriate & relevant people have been consulted with during every aspect of assessment, planning & evaluation and demonstrate their ability to engage with those with complex needs requiring an assertive approach to engagement.
If you are a motivated individual with the relevant experience and want to gain more knowledge and experience in this rewarding service this opportunity could appeal to you. An interest in a whole system approach to care is essential.
Practice within framework of one's Code of Professional Conduct, Adult and Child protection protocols, Mental Health and Capacity Acts.
Candidates require 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
About us
We're committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be.
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
All staff who join us are provided with a comprehensive induction programme, starting on their first day of employment.
Continuous professional development is important to us. Once you're comfortable in your new role, you and your manager will work collaboratively to form a Personal Development Plan (PDP), your personal career aspirations are taken into account and the trust will provide you with the resources you need to develop.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSA-069-25-A
Job locations
Parkside Resource Centre
Parkside Road North
Middlesbrough
TS1 3LF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the specific role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
3. For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
4. Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
5. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
6. Leadership or management qualification
7. Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
8. Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
9. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
10. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
11. Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
12. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
13. Quality improvement activities
14. o18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
Desirable
15. Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
16. Leadership or management experience
17. Have previous experience with working in Early Interventions in Psychosis Team.
Knowledge
Essential
18. Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
19. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
20. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
21. Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
22. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
23. Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
24. Research and development methodology.
25. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
26. The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)