Support Navigator First - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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The role of FIRST is to prevent acute psychiatric hospital admissions for older adults aged 70 years and over who are presenting in acute crisis which may be complex in nature where their mental health and related physical health conditions can be managed within the community between the operational hours of 8am-8pm.

FIRST provides responsive assessments and proactive home treatment.

This includes joint working with the MDT, Older adult CMHT's, Home treatment teams, GP's, inpatient wards and all other partner agencies including the voluntary sector.


FIRST will gate keep all Mental Health inpatient admissions and facilitate early discharge should a hospital stay be no longer required and treatment can be continued safely in their place of residence.


FIRST is a community based team and it is essential that you are able to drive a car and have a vehicle for work purposes with valid UK driving license.

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