Community Practitioner

CNTW Community Interest Company; Jarrow; Teletrabalho; GBP 35 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CNTW Community Interest Company is hiring a Community Practitioner to deliver MDT assessments, provide individual and group psychological therapies, and support high-quality care within a multidisciplinary CNTW team.

You will work with clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, lead in care planning, and contribute to training and supervision opportunities within the Trust.

Qualificações

• Professional qualification and current registration with the relevant body.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions.
• Proven post-registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA, Safeguarding, MAPPA and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Post-registration qualifications in psychological interventions.
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing.

Responsabilidades

• Provide MDT assessments and develop collaborative treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies individually and in groups.
• Support the wider team to maintain excellent care standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of pharmacological treatment approaches.
• Collaborate with clients and families throughout care journeys.
• Engage in ongoing training and supervision within CNTW services.
• Maintain strong relationships with CNTW teams and external agencies.
• Contribute to Community Transformation agenda.
• Support team wellbeing and professional development.

Conhecimentos

Written assessments

Risk assessment & safety planning

Evidence-based treatment (NICE)

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Training & teaching

Working under pressure

Formação académica

Professional qualification & registration (RNMH/RMN/RNLD or equivalent)

Post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions

Post-registration clinical experience

CPA/Safeguarding/MAPPA/Child Protection training

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Post-registration qualifications in psychological interventions

Experience in community teams

Non-Medical Prescribing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 05 November 2026

South Tyneside Community Treatment Team have an opportunitity for a band 6 clinician. We are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate Community Practitioner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team offering assessment and treatment to clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Your responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of clients experiencing mental health difficulties, working closely with families and other professionals.

This vacancy is to work in the psychosis pathways. The role requires an element of autonomous working and leadership skill and you must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care and treatment.

It is essential that you have a professional qualification in the field of health and/or social care and registered with the relevant professional body. We provide excellent training opportunities to allow you to deliver NICE guidance treatment. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychology/Psychological Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Support Assistants and Peer Supporters. You will receive regular supervision both on an individual basis and in a group setting and will work closely with other CNTW services and local agencies.

Main duties of the job

Providing MDT assessment of clients' needs and identifying collaborative treatment plans.

Deliver various evidence based psychological therapies both individually and in a group setting.

Support the wider team in ensuring the provision of excellent standards of care.

Have a good understanding of pharmacological approaches to treatment.

To work together with clients and their families through the journey of care. You will be expected to develop your skills and the team has access to excellent training opportunities.

To maintain effective working relationships with other teams in CNTW and external agencies.

To support with the implementation of Community Transformation agenda.

Working collectively with the team in maintaining individual and team wellbeing.

About us

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge and Experience

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clinical Leadership
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust