Mental Health Practitioner - Lichfield, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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3 weeks ago

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The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team in South Staffordshire are pleased to advertise this opportunity to recruit a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner/Care Coordinator on a permanent contract to work within the 'At Risk Mental State' (ARMS) branch of the EIP service.


ARMS is a speciality within EIP that works with people across the county of South Staffordshire who are aged 14-35 and considered to have an 'at risk mental state' and may be vulnerable to experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP).

As a relatively new development within EIP nationally, being part of ARMS is an exciting opportunity to work preventatively in mental health.

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  • To work as a member of the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service and support the organisation in effectively delivering Nice Concordant Early Intervention in Psychosis Service to all appropriate referrals.
  • Providing specialist Early Intervention consultation/liaison and advice to colleagues.
  • Contributing and undertaking specialist Early Intervention and profession specific assessments for those referred to the service with suspected psychosis and/or At Risk Mental State.
  • To be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the evidencebased interventions required, including health promotion for a named service user/group under the guidance of the team leader/senior practitioners
  • Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of Early Intervention service users, contacting the "Out of Hours" services where required, providing effective advice, guidance and decisionmaking process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care under the supervision of the team leader/senior practitioners.
  • Responsible for the organising admissions, case conference/reviews and discharge planning in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the team leader/ senior practitioners
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning organisation with over 9000 employees.

We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.


We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information.

Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role. We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.

The ARMS care team are a psychology-led multidisciplinary group that advocate for formulation led (rather than diagnosis led) interventions. This means the client is at the heart of what we do.

The successful mental health practitioner will demonstrate the principles of recovery in their practice, working within a multi-disciplinary team to support and develop people's strengths and positive qualities, ensuring care plans are respectful and meaningful to each client and reflect the individual experience of recovery.


The team provides input to people across South Staffordshire, working out of bases in Cannock, Stafford, Lichfield and Burton, as well as people's homes, GP surgeries, other public settings, and occasionally inpatient settings.

Therefore, the successful applicant must be able to travel across the geographical area.


What you will get:


  • An annual salary of up to £32, hours per week) depending on experience
days annual leave - including bank holidays (depending on length of service)

  • Ongoing career development and training
  • NHS Pension Scheme one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UK
  • Wellbeing support, such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the year
  • Annual recognition event recognising our employees who live and breathe our values
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Considerate relocation package available
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, a cycle to work scheme, an annual leave purchase scheme, and much more


Things that you will have:


  • A relevant nursing qualification and registration
  • RMN/OT/Therapist
  • Strong teamworking skills
  • A high level of selfmotivation and a flexible approach
  • A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
  • A commitment to highquality care and values and evidencebased practice
  • Excellent teamwork skills, and professionalism
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