Job summary
- Main area
- Access and Treatment
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-089-AB-A
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Nicholas Hospital
- Town
- Gosforth
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
The Universal Crisis Team for Newcastle and Gateshead currently have vacancies for Full Time Community Practitioners to work within the Older Adults pathway, we are looking to recruit motivated and committed individuals into the team.
The post holder will be part of a team working under the crisis model and will be able to offer support within the WAA pathway. The successful candidate must have a track record of clinical experience in working with risk and complexity.
This will be an extremely exciting opportunity for any successful candidate and you will be joining an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated team.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs.
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details of the vacancy.
Please see below short video on our team:
We welcome your application.
Advertising date : 17th July 2024
Closing date : 11th August 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker OT, Clinical Psychologist, other
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience
Desirable criteria
- Mentor Training.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- · Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
- Risk Assessment Skill & Management
- Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
- High standard of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership
- Delegation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniella Herbertz
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07890 388009
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