Arms Wellbeing Practitioner - Laindon, United Kingdom - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Laindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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JOB SUMMARY

Care Co-ordination of high level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service to provide high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National EI Access & waiting time standards.

Manage risk and work with team colleagues to support service users.

The Mission of the ARMS Service is to put people in control of their care, we will maximise opportunities for individuals and their families by enabling them to look beyond their limitations to achieve their goals and aspirations.

We are excited to be able to announce that with new mental health transformation funding we will be launching a service aimed at identifying and supporting those at risk of developing psychosis symptoms - an ARMS (At Risk Mental State) service.

This service will be separate too, but under the umbrella/have close links with /of existing Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services.

There will be a number of new posts in this new multi-disciplinary team aimed at offering predominantly, but not exclusively, psychosocial interventions with an evidence base of mental health prevention.

This post will be part of that new team"

ARMS Wellbeing Practitioner

Band 6 - £31,365 - £37,890 per annum

Hours hours per week

Base - Laindon

ARMS Wellbeing Practitioners will coordinate the care of high level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service to provide high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National EI Access & waiting time standards.

In this role you will manage risk and work with team colleagues to support service users.

For more information please contact:

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings.

Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To undertake care coordination of a caseload of up to 25 clients in higher need within the service.
To participate in the initial assessment of clients using Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State tool (CAARMS), to determine appropriateness for ARMS service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client's needs.
Support service user and family to manage their risk and wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with the allocated peer worker and local social prescribers
Empower service users to maintain their social networks
Work closely with the ESTEP teams to ensure transitions for patients who have made transition to psychosis happens within national guidelines on timescales
Undertake initial health and social needs assessments and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to look at appropriate selection and allocation of clients to care coordination and regular reviews.
Following analysis of client assessments, plan creatively to meet their needs including the provision of evidence based interventions with colleagues
Undertake risk assessments with clients on their caseload and plan effectively to manage this plan within MDT.
Prioritise and manage workload to ensure the effective management of a defined group of clients with complex needs.
To be aware of possibly safeguarding issues, to take responsibility for raising concerns and to seek guidance on safeguarding issues and adhere to local SET procedures.
Responsible for working with colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. Using quality outcome measures HONOS/ HONOSCA/ QPR and Dialog
The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operat