Early Intervention Psychosis Practitioner

The service works with people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis. You will be involved in the patient journey from assessment, through to offering interventions supporting service users to recover from psychosis. To work closely with other locally based services and agencies to assist in the promotion and development of a comprehensive Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. To provide care coordinator role for an agreed number of service users and their families To promote early detection and to help develop links with other youth focused services. Main duties of the job To work as a team member to manage own and other's caseload (in absence) to meet service user needs. To provide and facilitate a range of care and treatments within a community setting, accepting referrals as per team protocol. To offer appropriate support and guidance to service users and their families / careers. To involve service users and carers in the development of care plans reflecting principles of good risk assessment and management. To act as an advocate for service users where agreed, or provide appropriate advice and support in accessing advocacy services. To participate in case management and practice supervision with team colleagues. To maintain accurate records and input data into information systems (including electronic systems) within agreed time-scales., Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Essential

• RMN or OT
• Evidence of Accredited Post Registration Training in relevant subject.
Desirable
• Psychological interventions experience and training or qualification
• Management Leadership experience / qualification
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Non medical prescriber
• Behaviour Family Therapy
  
  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below : To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website : We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more : The main terms and conditions of service can be found here