An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join West (Birmingham) Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service’s overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16-35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years . We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible, creative and proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.
The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).
EIP has a strong culture of multidisciplinary team working within a supportive working environment .
The CNS will be responsible for a designated caseload and be responsible for non-medical nurse prescribing for an identified caseload whilst supporting with the Leadership within the West Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team. The CNS will also undertake prescribing interventions to patients within the Early Intervention in Psychosis service in conjunction with the Consultant psychiatrist. The CNS will have a detailed understanding of NICE approved psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for those experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP).
. To work as part of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and provide leadership support to the wider team.
- Provide expertise and support to other professionals in the assessment, medication management and pathway navigation.
- Work as an autonomous prescriber utilising medication and diagnostic skills to provide and prescribe care and treatment.
- To support education and development of other staff in medicines management and evidence-based use of medicines.
- To work as a Qualified Non-medical Prescriber for patients who have been formally assessed and accepted into Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.
- To support the delivery of the therapeutic interventions within the West EIP team · To signpost service users to third sector providers for further support, where appropriate
- To ensure that the service users understand and have a clear pathway of care across sector/agency boundaries with key contact points/named individuals.
- Actively participate in clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice.
- Provide additional clinical leadership within the Early Intervention service.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
