Early Intervention Team Care Coordinator
The purpose of this post is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary Early Intervention Team providing care co-ordination and intervention to those identified as having an at risk mental state or being in the early phase of a psychotic illness. To support the assessment of needs and delivery of interventions in line with currently identified best practice within early intervention work. To play an active role in service development supporting the team as we move towards implementing the early intervention team in psychosis access and waiting time standard.
Main duties of the job
To act as a Care Coordinator in the Early Intervention Team under the supervision of a clinical supervisor and line manager.
About us
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.
Benefits:
* 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
Job responsibilities
* Clinical:
o Support assessment of service users using research validated assessment tools.
o Employ an assertive outreach approach as necessary.
o Liaise with statutory and non‑statutory agencies as required.
o Implement and manage co‑working strategies and support delivery of psychosocial interventions.
o Ensure carer assessments are conducted; address identified needs.
o Engage in family work where needed.
o Support risk assessment process: identify risk, apply and evaluate risk management plans.
o Ensure all service users receive high‑quality service within available resources.
o Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records (CPA documentation) respecting confidentiality.
o Support response to care needs of other care coordinators in absence.
o Keep accurate diary of appointments and expense claims; provide records for audit.
o Participate in clinical and management supervision.
* Educational:
o Contribute to learning environment for students or workers on placement.
o Support colleagues in professional development relevant to service delivery.
o Provide mentoring to students.
o Contribute to training programmes in various settings.
* Service Development & Implementation:
o Identify unmet needs to support service developments.
o Support implementation of early intervention in psychosis access and waiting‑time standard: target 50% of first‑episode psychosis patients treated within 2 weeks.
Education / Qualifications
* RMN / DipSW / SROT
Experience
* Experience working with clients with serious mental illness within an Early Intervention Psychosis Team.
* Experience of teamwork and effective communication at all levels.
* Ability to work independently in a community setting.
* Experience using psychosis‑specific semi‑structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).
Knowledge
* Knowledge and skill in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for clients with serious mental illness within an early intervention team under supervision of a senior clinical practitioner.
* Knowledge of legislation underlying care for those with serious mental illness.
* Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophrenia.
Skills and Abilities
* Able to work within workload deadlines and prioritise workload.
* Organise, plan and implement own work under supervision of a senior clinical practitioner.
Work related circumstances
* Flexibility in working hours to meet client need.
* Use of a car or access to mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
* Willing to carry out all duties in accordance with Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for any previous convictions.
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