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- Triage & Assessment: Act as the initial point of clinical contact for new referrals. Conduct timely and thorough assessments to determine urgency, risk, and appropriate care pathways.
- Care Coordination: Contribute to MDT discussions and treatment planning. Support the allocation of service users to appropriate clinicians.
- Caseload Management: Carry a small, manageable caseload to provide direct support, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions in line with EIP best practices.
- Liaison & Collaboration: Attend inpatient ward rounds (mostly via video conferencing), liaise with families, carers, and other services (e.g., GPs, social care, schools), and provide feedback to referrers.
- Crisis Management & Duty Cover: Provide cover on the duty rota to manage urgent calls, mental health crises, and support colleagues with risk management.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and contribute to care planning, CPA meetings, and risk assessments in accordance with NHS Trust policies.
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC registration
- Proven experience in community mental health, EIP, or crisis services
- Confident in mental health assessments, risk management, and safeguarding
- Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong IT, communication, and documentation skills
- Knowledge of CPA, NICE Guidelines for Psychosis, and recovery-focused care models is highly desirable
