Senior Practitioner - Early Intervention Team

The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall wasestablishedin 2004 and since then, has gone from strength to strength. It has achieved both local and national recognition forit'squality of service and innovative practice.With the expansion of this service to incorporate an ARMS pathway, itis an exciting time to be joiningthe serviceand supporting and shaping these developments.

The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is acountywideservice with two bases,in Bodmin and Redruth, and the ARMS pathway is alsolocatedwithin these two bases.The post-holder will work closely withARMS colleagues todeliverpsychos/socialinterventionto ourpopulationin Cornwall.This role will be based at Carewhouse in Bodmin.

The post-holder willalsobepart ofa vibrant and passionatemultidisciplinaryEarly Intervention in Psychosis Service,with strongclinical psychology andpsychological therapy provision.Supervision andongoing support and trainingwill be providedto enable you to develop yourexpertiseandknowledgeof psychosis.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Education and Qualification

Essential: - Current Professional registration; - Post basic training

Skills and Aptitude

Essential: - Risk management skills

Desirable: - Evidence of skills and knowledge in particular methods of treatment/therapy for instance Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Knowledge and abilities

Essential: - Care co-ordination skills