Job summary
Are you a passionate, innovative and creative practitioner wanting to expand and develop your knowledge to work in a targeted area of mental health?

This is a unique developmental post designed to support a clinician develop into a more senior role through mentorship, confidence building and specialist training.

Would you like to be part of and shape, the exciting expansion and the further development of our newly Accredited Early Intervention in Psychosis service in Cornwall?

We're looking for an experienced Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to play a key role in our newly commissioned Kernow 'At Risk Mental State' (KARMS) pathway, part of our well-established Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals at risk of developing psychosis, working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to early intervention and recovery.

This post will be based within our EAST KARMS area, working alongside our other practitioners within the KARMS pathway. Ideally, we are looking for an applicant with a passion for working with people at risk of developing psychosis from the ages of 14-35 year olds.

Main duties of the job
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall was established in 2004 and since then, has gone from strength to strength. It has achieved both local and national recognition for it's quality of service and innovative practice. With the expansion of this service to incorporate an ARMS pathway, it is an exciting time to be joining the service and supporting and shaping these developments.

The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is a countywide service with two bases, in Bodmin and Redruth, and the ARMS pathway is also located within these two bases. The post-holder will work closely with ARMS colleagues to deliver psychosocial intervention to our population in Cornwall. This role will be based at Carew house in Bodmin.

The post-holder will also be part of a vibrant and passionate multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, with strong clinical psychology and psychological therapy provision. Supervision and ongoing support and training will be provided to enable you to develop your expertise and knowledge of psychosis.

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 here. 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.

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Current Professional registration
• Post basic training

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Risk management skills

Desirable

• Evidence of skills and knowledge in particular methods of treatment/therapy for instance Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Knowledge and abilities
Essential

• Care co-ordination skills

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).

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