Job summaryDue to maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our specialist service for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis as a Care Co-ordinator.
The post is fixed-term until October 2027, and the contract is for 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job- To complete specialist assessments (PANSS) for referred service users accepted into the service when required. Training will be provided and all assessments are completed by 2 x staff members.
- To have knowledge of, and contribute to the team adherence to the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standards (Referral To Treatment) for EIP.
- To hold and manage a caseload of service users who have been identified as experiencing their first episode of psychosis, including needs assessments, care planning and delivering psychosocial interventions.
- To be aware of and adhere to responsibilities for people under CPA/CMHF, including offering/arranging carers support.
About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilitiesThe post-holder will manage a caseload of service users who have been assessed and accepted by the EIT team, indicating that they are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Working in the MDT, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that all NICE guidelines for the treatment of psychosis are adhered to, and appropriate interventions are offered and delivered.
QualificationsEssential- Nursing (RMN, CPN), OR Social Work OR Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the regulatory body as applicable; NMC, HCPC, SWE
Desirable- Evidence of robust continued professional development including training in relevant subjects
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS in the community
- Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable- Experience of working within a CMHT / EIS setting; managing a caseload of service users and completing assessments with people who have been referred into the service
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 