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Job overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced clinician to Lead the Mid Essex First Episode Psychosis Team as the Clinical Lead. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 or above Senior Clinician to become part of this team. The post holder will carry responsibility for the day to day operations of the First Episode Psychosis Team, as directed by, and in collaboration with, the Clinical Manager.

You will have responsibility for the day to day supervision and management of lower banded staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes. In addition you will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers and other practitioners within our large multidisciplinary team in delivering service. With support from the Clinical Manager you will be actively involved in service development and maintaining high levels of Early Intervention Care and Treatment as per the Implementing Early Intervention in Psychosis Access and Wait Time standard (2016, updated 2020).

Main duties of the job

·        Clinical oversight of the Mid Essex First Episode Psychosis Team overseeing and implementing best practice regarding the treatment and care pathway for the EIP service users and their families

·        Provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of care including implementing best practise based on evidence base and national guidance

·        Support and guidance for relevant staff and support development and implementation of relevant training programmes and support the development of staff and their skills in working within this specialist practice area.

·        To support the clinical manager with the management of staff including their personal development, wellbeing, supervision and appraisal processes

·        Hold a small caseload of high intensity, complex service users who are experiencing a first episode psychosis and support the clinical team where caseloads may be complex

·        To undertake and lead on audits and service development/QI projects focusing on NICE guidance and benchmarking work for continuing service development

·        Deputise in the role of Clinical Manager which may, at times, require providing clinical leadership to the Mid Essex At Risk Mental State Team

Working for our organisation

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

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

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.