This is a unique opportunity to be part of EIP for one year to cover maternity leave. The EIP team is known throughout Navigo for going over and above to support and advocate for the young people that use our services. We are all very passionate about what we do, and our approach is to work in a responsive, outreach, assertive style. Our ethos is to provide hope and work in an open dialogue approach with families. The team comprises a Team Lead, Administrator, Consultant, CBT Therapist, Support/Peer Worker, and 5 Key Workers with diverse skills and backgrounds, including Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Mental Health Nurses. This role offers a great opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise from the team.
Main Duties of the Job
To provide tailored care coordination for individuals who have experienced a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) or are at risk of developing psychosis (ARMS). This includes delivering evidence-based clinical interventions to individuals and their families, either individually or as part of a team. You will support care delivery in line with the Access and Waiting Times Standards for EIP. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand the team and plan to include all working-age adults.
The EIP Service adopts a normalising approach to reduce stigma and distress, promoting acceptance, tolerance, and recovery. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, positive, and self-driven individual with an inclusive outlook on life.
About Us
Hello! We are Navigo, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being. We provide services to the NHS and beyond, aiming to deliver services we would be happy for our own families to use.
Our range includes acute and community facilities, specialist support such as older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health, and an outstanding eating disorder facility.
Ranked among the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list. As a social enterprise, we operate differently, developing income-generating businesses like Grimsby Garden Centre that offer training, education, and employment opportunities.
Working at Navigo is unique. We seek forward-thinking individuals eager to make a difference. Join us!
Please note: We value all applications. However, if an application appears to be AI-generated, we will verify it and may reject it. For assistance due to disability or other needs, contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net.
Job Responsibilities
To provide specialist evidence-based interventions to young people aged 14-35 experiencing psychosis.
To undertake initial assessments of individuals presenting with psychosis symptoms and those at risk.
To monitor symptoms, social functioning, medication side-effects, and family/carer needs.
To provide care coordination according to Navigo CPA policy for young people in their first three years of service.
To support the Whise Clinic by monitoring physical health parameters and lifestyle factors.
To deliver psycho-educational and behavioral family interventions with a qualified/experienced co-worker.
To advise community services, schools, police, etc., on early mental health issues.
To promote the ethos of Early Interventions in all interactions.
You should be an excellent communicator, punctual, positive, and passionate about recovery. Ability to self-reflect, manage stress, and support others is essential.
To work collaboratively with young people, families, and other teams, managing caseloads and maintaining professional standards.
To attend mandatory training, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain accurate records.
To analyze information, develop clinical opinions, and formulate cases using cognitive models of psychosis.
To communicate complex information effectively, ensuring confidentiality and fostering engagement.
To liaise with multidisciplinary teams and promote organizational values.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Passion for working with young people and families.
* Understanding of stigma's impact and ways to minimise it.
* Good knowledge of medication, care planning, and risk assessment.
* Understanding of Early Interventions philosophy.
Qualifications
* Registration with NMC or relevant professional body.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Experience in Early Interventions, working with young people, and family interventions.
* Relevant qualifications such as PSI, Phlebotomy, and Family Therapy.
Additional Criteria
* Effective communication skills, IT proficiency, and ability to work with vulnerable populations.
* Flexibility, initiative, and decision-making capabilities.
* Commitment to quality improvement and reflective practice.
* Confidence in administering anti-psychotic injections.
* Ability to provide training and supervision.
Experience
* Experience working with severe mental health issues, delivering interventions, and in multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience with First Episode Psychosis and ARMS, providing complex care, and conducting physical health assessments.
Salary: £29,970 to £44,962 per year, band 5 to 6 depending on experience.
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