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Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen within the East Early Intervention for Psychosis team for individuals with an interest in Psychosis to enhance their clinical skills in this specialist field.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen within the East Early Intervention for Psychosis team for individuals with an interest in Psychosis to enhance their clinical skills in this specialist field.
We would welcome applications from RMNs, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to engage with our caseload to help them achieve positive health outcomes.
As an EIP practitioner you will be part of a team that triages, assesses and offers a treatment pathway over a 3 year period in line with NICE guidelines to people who are experiencing first episode of psychosis.
You need to utilise social inclusion and Recovery approaches and develop links with other agencies and GP surgeries within the community to create opportunities for individuals, and promote collaborative working.
We are looking for individuals with a mature approach to team working, ability to motivate, excellent communication skills, work with a broad age range of clients, to adopt a flexible, creative, adaptable and proactive approach to work.
You will share the team caseload and have the support of experienced clinicians within the multi-disciplinary team. You will benefit from regular supervision and monthly CPD events.
We are looking to support suitable clinicians in training in Family Intervention and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis over the next few years in order to build on key psychological interventions that we offer.
Main duties of the job
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
* To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a defined caseload of individuals between the ages of 14 and 65 years within the Early Intervention team.
* To co-ordinate the assessment and collaborative, care planning and review of individuals experiencing psychosis and to offer interventions to families as appropriate
* To deliver evidence based psycho-social interventions for individuals, their families and carers
* To ensure that clinical practice complies with statutory and legal requirements, ie Mental Health Act, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Safeguarding Adult and Children policies.
* To establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Early Intervention multidisciplinary team and all other statutory and non-statutory agencies that the team work in collaboration with.
About Us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-25-461
Job locations
Bellingham House,
Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Essential
Education, Qualifications and Experience
* Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC
* Post basic training
* Knowledge of or experience of working with families
Desirable
* Experience of working within Assertive Outreach, Early Intervention or CAMHS
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
* Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions
* Knowledge of early Intervention concepts
Person Specification
Essential
* Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions
* Knowledge of early Intervention concepts
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bellingham House,
Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bellingham House,
Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Mental Health Care
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