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Location
Scarborough, North Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of the First Episode of Psychosis pathway. To educate health professionals, other services e,g primary care and voluntary sector regarding First Episode Psychosis and the role of an EIP including pre-referral advice and consultation to assist in the appropriate triage and allocation of referrals Ensure, and clarify where necessary, the patient pathways through mental health services. Jointly undertake initial assessment and reviews including the formulation of care plans to meet the identified needs of the patient.Undertake Risk Assessments and formulate risk management plans as per Trust policies. Regular attendance and participation at the clinical meetings that facilitate discussion of patient/client needs and ensure a shared approach to care, treatment and risk management where necessary. Plan and implement care as appropriate to the needs of the patient that is underpinned by best practice guidance and person centred principles.Review and evaluation of care plans and risk management plans on an ongoing basis Advice regarding medication management including promoting concordance and monitoring and advising regards effect and side effects in accordance with profession Facilitate undertaking of physical and mental health reviewsProvide information, advice and assessment to carers, as required. To work with primary care to ensure that referrals to secondary services are timely and appropriate and that more complex cases are referred on.Work as part of the mental health practitioner team at base, in clinic and in service users homes as appropriate. To develop and maintain access to community & voluntary agencies/services who can offer patients alternative avenues for support and therapeutic help Ensure safe discharge process back to primary care when secondary services no longer required To promote appropriate service users involvement in all aspects of the delivery of the service. To participate in clinical and business meetings. To create and maintain systems for managing data including audit.Supervise junior colleagues and students. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
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£28.41k - £34.58k per annum