Clinical Specialist (Nurse) inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 21 MAY 2024

The successful post holder will act as care co-ordinator for a defined group of clients.
Job summary

The C&I Early Intervention Service is in the process of an exciting expansion.

Our ambition is to be a Gold Standard Service, faithful to the EIP model, capable of having a real impact on relapse rates, inpatient admissions and service user recovery in terms of social inclusion, maximising strengths and potential. We would like to invite the most energetic, motivated and competent practitioners to join us in moving further towards this goal.

Main duties of the job

The Islington Early Intervention Service has an opportunity for four Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists. We are an innovative and forward-thinking team working with service users experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP).

The team is a well-established, multi-disciplinary team serving the culturally diverse London Borough of Islington. The team promotes a full symptomatic and social recovery, with an emphasis on assisting service users into valued education and occupation. The team also has a strong research ethic, participating in several multi-Centre studies.

The service aims are:

o To offer early assessment, diagnosis and treatment of FEP.o To offer person centred, individual, culturally sensitive care, with an emphasis on increasing stability, skill development and developing social roles.o To maximize both symptomatic and social recovery after a first episode of psychosis through effective engagement with service users.o To minimize the service user's first experiences of service contact being disconcerting or stigmatizing.o To support and educate carers, and involve them as fully as possible in service users' care.

About us

At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.

We have 3 key priorities which are:
  • Early and Effective Intervention,
  • Helping People to Live Well
  • Research and Innovation
The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:
  • We value each other
  • We are empowered
  • We keep things simple
  • We are connected
By coming to work at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust you will be joining a Trust with a national reputation for research, where services recognise that research underpins its commitment to providing high quality and innovative clinical care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will act as care co-ordinator for a defined group of clients. The team is looking to recruit an individual who can work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team structure.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base ofhealth and psycho-social interventions for first episode psychosis clients. This post would suit applicants with prior experience in mental health wishing to develop their skills in a community setting. Team members benefit from a supportive team environment, with clinical supervision, peer support and training including the Early Intervention training programme. There is also the opportunity to contribute to the development and evaluation of a group programme for service users.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will act as care co-ordinator for a defined group of clients. The team is looking to recruit an individual who can work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team structure.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base ofhealth and psycho-social interventions for first episode psychosis clients. This post would suit applicants with prior experience in mental health wishing to develop their skills in a community setting. Team members benefit from a supportive team environment, with clinical supervision, peer support and training including the Early Intervention training programme. There is also the opportunity to contribute to the development and evaluation of a group programme for service users.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Qualified and Registered Nurse
Desirable

  • Other advanced relevant training i.e. CBT in psychosis/dynamics of mental health practice / Mentalisation Based Therapy / NMP etc.
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in a senior specialist capacity caring for people with first episode psychosis in a community care or inpatient setting.
Desirable

  • Sound practical experience of patient / service user care and engagement within the wider context of the organisation
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation, its application and use in practice.
Person Specification
Qualification

Essential

  • Qualified and Registered Nurse
Desirable

  • Other advanced relevant training i.e. CBT in psychosis/dynamics of mental health practice / Mentalisation Based Therapy / NMP etc.
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in a senior specialist capacity caring for people with first episode psychosis in a community care or inpatient setting.
Desirable

  • Sound practical experience of patient / service user care and engagement within the wider context of the organisation
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation, its application and use in practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Address

4 Greenland Road

4 Greenland Road

London

NW1 0AS

Employer's website
Job summary

The C&I Early Intervention Service is in the process of an exciting expansion.

Our ambition is to be a Gold Standard Service, faithful to the EIP model, capable of having a real impact on relapse rates, inpatient admissions and service user recovery in terms of social inclusion, maximising strengths and potential. We would like to invite the most energetic, motivated and competent practitioners to join us in moving further towards this goal.

Main duties of the job

The Islington Early Intervention Service has an opportunity for four Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists. We are an innovative and forward-thinking team working with service users experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP).

The team is a well-established, multi-disciplinary team serving the culturally diverse London Borough of Islington. The team promotes a full symptomatic and social recovery, with an emphasis on assisting service users into valued education and occupation. The team also has a strong research ethic, participating in several multi-Centre studies.

The service aims are:

o To offer early assessment, diagnosis and treatment of FEP.o To offer person centred, individual, culturally sensitive care, with an emphasis on increasing stability, skill development and developing social roles.o To maximize both symptomatic and social recovery after a first episode of psychosis through effective engagement with service users.o To minimize the service user's first experiences of service contact being disconcerting or stigmatizing.o To support and educate carers, and involve them as fully as possible in service users' care.

About us

At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.

We have 3 key priorities which are:
  • Early and Effective Intervention,
  • Helping People to Live Well
  • Research and Innovation
The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:
  • We value each other
  • We are empowered
  • We keep things simple
  • We are connected
By coming to work at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust you will be joining a Trust with a national reputation for research, where services recognise that research underpins its commitment to providing high quality and innovative clinical care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will act as care co-ordinator for a defined group of clients. The team is looking to recruit an individual who can work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team structure.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base ofhealth and psycho-social interventions for first episode psychosis clients. This post would suit applicants with prior experience in mental health wishing to develop their skills in a community setting. Team members benefit from a supportive team environment, with clinical supervision, peer support and training including the Early Intervention training programme. There is also the opportunity to contribute to the development and evaluation of a group programme for service users.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will act as care co-ordinator for a defined group of clients. The team is looking to recruit an individual who can work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team structure.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base ofhealth and psycho-social interventions for first episode psychosis clients. This post would suit applicants with prior experience in mental health wishing to develop their skills in a community setting. Team members benefit from a supportive team environment, with clinical supervision, peer support and training including the Early Intervention training programme. There is also the opportunity to contribute to the development and evaluation of a group programme for service users.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Qualified and Registered Nurse
Desirable

  • Other advanced relevant training i.e. CBT in psychosis/dynamics of mental health practice / Mentalisation Based Therapy / NMP etc.
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in a senior specialist capacity caring for people with first episode psychosis in a community care or inpatient setting.
Desirable

  • Sound practical experience of patient / service user care and engagement within the wider context of the organisation
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation, its application and use in practice.
Person Specification
Qualification

Essential

  • Qualified and Registered Nurse
Desirable

  • Other advanced relevant training i.e. CBT in psychosis/dynamics of mental health practice / Mentalisation Based Therapy / NMP etc.
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in a senior specialist capacity caring for people with first episode psychosis in a community care or inpatient setting.
Desirable

  • Sound practical experience of patient / service user care and engagement within the wider context of the organisation
EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation, its application and use in practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Address

4 Greenland Road

4 Greenland Road

London

NW1 0AS

Employer's website


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