Job Overview
A 7.5 hrs per week, 6 monthly secondment for a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead, to cover Thursdays on a weekly basis, in the West Essex Support and Treatment for Early Psychosis Team has arisen within the Service. The Team cover Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood and Wickford locality sharing Team Base between Grays Hall and Pride House.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6/7 Community Nurse ,with established clinical experience and competencies in working with service users suffering with Psychosis, supporting service users experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, who is looking to further develop their Clinical Leadership Skills within a Band 7 Clinical Lead Role in the West ESTEP Team.
Previous Clinical Leadership experience is desirable and would be an advantage. You will have clinical oversight of the team overseeing and implementing best practice regarding the treatment and care pathway for the ESTEP service uses and their families. You will provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of care including implementation of best practice based on evidence and national guidance.
Main duties of the job
- Offer 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.
- Supporting the clinical manager with the management of staff including their personal development, wellbeing, supervision and appraisal processes
- Provide advice and leadership to clinical staff related to clinical care including treatment, family therapy and clinical risk assessment and management
- Provide consultation support and supervision to teams on issues related to both nursing practice as well as support Allied Health Professionals within the team
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of Early Intervention in Psychosis Services, the range of interventions that are offered within this service and to support with delivery of this within the West ESTEP Team, to ensure these are in keeping with NCAP and NHS England standards
- Work with the Clinical Manager to ensure that the team are meeting agreed performance/contractual targets, adhering to local targets as well as government initiatives
- Collaborate with the Service User forum in ESTEPs team to ensure that the service is co-produced with those who have experience of living with psychosis to support service development in line with policy and national guidance
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.
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email
[email protected] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing
[email protected] .
