Job overview

Are you a Band 6 Mental Health professional with a passion for Early Intervention in Psychosis? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to develop your skills and expertise? Look no further than Midland Partnership foundation trust (MPFT)

Our Early Intervention Team is one of the top-performing teams in the country. Clinicians in our team hold smaller caseloads that enable people to deliver the quality of care that they aspire to. Professionals in our team say that they find the work inherently rewarding because of the clear sense of what “good” looks like in this field, and because of the huge impact you are able to have on a person’s life, with full recovery a realistic possibility in many cases.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Mental health practitioner (a nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker) to join our team in working as a key member of our early intervention in psychosis team. You will play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality care and support to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. In this role you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based interventions, following a compassionate and person-centred approach that also draws on principles of assertive outreach. You will also work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive the best possible care and treatment.

Main duties of the job

·       Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans.

·       Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

·       Administer medication if appropriate to the role, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.

·       Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

·       Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Team guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.

·       Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

·       Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.  

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications