Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Psychosis services, this role will work within Early Intervention and Psychosis service new strand which offers advice and support for people who may be having some unusual experiences that are causing them distress, or may be experiencing psychological problems.
This service aims to help people get their life back on track. Sometimes people need a bit of extra help. We can give you information and practical support.
Young people between 14 and 35 who have been experiencing any of the following:
confused or muddled thinking noticing that things and people seem strange and unreal being preoccupied with particular ideas or thoughts unusual experiences such as seeing or hearing things that others cannot see or hear feeling suspicious or paranoid about others Sometimes, the young people we see also experience some of the following:
feeling anxious, irritable or depressed disturbed patterns of sleeping or eating preferring to spend time alone, away from family and friends struggling to cope at school, college or work. Who works for us? The team will be made up of health professionals with a high level of training and experience in working with young people who are going through difficult times.
The role will be predominantly assessing within our criteria for First episode of Psychosis and those at risk of developing Psychosis.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and identification of those at risk of developing psychosis or a first episode of psychosis through use of specialist assessment. To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of recovery-based care programmes for those individuals who are experiencing or at risk of psychosis. The post holder may be required to engage with a range of statutory and non-statutory services to ensure a package of care is delivered to the individual and their family/carer. Demonstrate expertise in identifying neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young people in the presence of psychosis and make reasonable adjustments to their service, including communication preferences, to facilitate vocational and educational recovery and social functioning. The post holder will be required to take a lead in health promotion and teaching of other team members and staff from outside agencies. To take a lead role in team development, performance management and clinical audit. 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. 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 increases the numbers of people who use our 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 Current professional registration NMC/HCPC Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area Previous experience working with service users with a first episode of psychosis Advanced Skills in CBT and family intervention Skills and Aptitude Effective leadership and management skills Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team of staff demonstrating the highest clinical standards 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.
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