Job overview
Community Psychiatric Nurse
EQUIP provides an assertive and responsive service to adults for up to 3 years during their recovery from a first episode of psychosis. The service covers the City of London and London Borough of Hackney. Emphasis is placed on maximising wellbeing and on social, psychological, physical and educational/vocational recovery. The team works to standards set for early intervention in psychosis teams and participates in the annual National Clinical Audit on Psychosis. The team also works closely with the early detection team, HEADS UP, which provides support to those who are at risk of developing psychosis and actively connects with local community groups in order to improve detection rates of this group. This post is for maternity leave cover for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The role of the CPN is to carry a caseload of clients, to actively work to engage with and support them and to offer an early intervention in psychosis care package in accordance with NICE guidelines.
This will include conducting delegated responsibilities on behalf of the London Borough of Hackney, such as Care Act assessments and responsibilities associated with safeguarding adults and children. Clear and timely recording on the clinical record, plus the preparation of statutory and other reports, are essential. CPNs will also be responsible for the administration of depot medication for the relatively small number of patients on depots and other clinically appropriate interventions.
They contribute to the team duty rota, which supports both EQUIP and Heads Up. Participation in quality initiatives is encouraged and CPD and reflective practice are embedded in the team.
Working for our organisation
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of the role requirements.
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Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
1. Relevant Nursing Qualification (RMN/equivalent)
2. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
3. Post-qualifying experience of delivering relapse-prevention work & psycho-social interventions
4. Trained in or willing to train in family intervention model relevant to the team
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Post-qualifying experience of working in a multi-professional team
6. Experience of making full psycho-social assessments and writing reports
Desirable criteria
7. Post-qualifying experience in secondary mental health community working
8. Experience of working in an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team
9. Experience of facilitating groups
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
11. Computer skills sufficient to complete client entries and all necessary reports in a timely manner
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Understanding of legislation relevant to the post
13. Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities policies and practice and how they affect staff and service users