Assessment and Care Co-ordination of clients experiencing a range of mental health conditions including but not limited to, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety and OCD.
As well as this the team runs a both Depot and Clozapine Clinics, and the person would be expected to cover these as and when required, or potentially take this on as a regular part of their working week.
The role covers a wide geographical area within Mid-Essex, as such a driving license and access to a car is essential for the role. The team is a made up of other CPN’s, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists as well as Support Workers and admin staff.
The team hold regular MDT and Business meetings to discuss the ongoing care of the clients as well as the functioning of the team.
To undertake care co-ordination of a caseload of clients.
Carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of recovery based care plans.

To maintain effective individualised care through assessment of service user and carers problems. Plan, implement and evaluate interventions and clear, accurate and concise documentation of individualised care.

• Undertake initial health and social needs assessments and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to look at appropriate selection and allocation of clients to CPA and regular reviews.
• Undertake assessments under the Care Act 2015 and present relevant findings to the funding panels where appropriate.

Following analysis of client assessments, plan creatively to meet their needs including the provision of evidence based interventions.
Prioritise and manage workload to ensure the effective management of a defined group of clients with complex needs.
Responsible for working with colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients.
Participate in the teams duty rota, providing urgent and unplanned care for those under the team who are allocated only to psychology or psychiatry colleagues, or for those whose care coordinators are on leave or sick
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
We run recognition awards to recognise staff’s hard work and dedication.
Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties and requirements for the role

Please refer the Job description for details