Care Co-ordinator

Job Overview

This post is for a 12 month secondment/fixed term contract

We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate qualified practitioner (RMN/Social Worker) to join our well established Outstanding NCAP Level 4 Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Mid Essex.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Senior Qualified Practitioner to join the established Mid Essex First Episode Psychosis Team, based at The Gables in Braintree. This is an exciting time to join this established service, which reached a Level 4 NCAP rating having made consistent improvement through expansion over the last 3 years.

This role will require the postholder to work across the geographical locality of Mid Essex. The team uses a Multi-disciplinary approach to provide care, promote recovery and social inclusion to people from the age of 14-65 years who are experiencing a First Episode Psychosis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills of working with this group of service users in the community.

Postholder will be involved with the assessment and ongoing Care Co-ordination of clients suspected of experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis by providing high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National Early Intervention Access & waiting time standards. Working alongside colleagues in a standalone First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) Team covering the Mid Essex Locality.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Trust’s care programme approach guidelines.
• To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for FEP Team and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client’s needs.
• Undertake risk assessments with clients and plan effectively to manage this in care plan with MDT.
• Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operational policy.
• To work flexibility and participate in the demands of the FEP Service. This pattern is subject to change to meet client’s needs and the guidelines of the National Service Framework.
• To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and promote evidence based practice.
• Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping oneself up to date at all times with mandatory training.
• Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives. Particularly those relevant to Early Intervention in Psychosis
  
  
  

Working for our organisation

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
  
  
  

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Important Professional References

Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [email protected] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Covid Vaccination

Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected] .