Community Practitioner

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Community Practitioners to join their expanding Universal Crisis Team in Northumberland. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. You will be part of a supportive team, delivering urgent assessments and tailored care within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong clinical background and a passion for recovery-based approaches. If you're ready to grow your skills and contribute to meaningful service development, this position could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical skills relevant to the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent triage/assessment for those in mental health crisis.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver compassionate care.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Treatment Planning

Education

First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD)

Post-registration training in clinical interventions

Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: St Georges Park Hospital

Town: Morpeth

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 25/02/2025 23:59

Community Practitioner

Band 6

Hello!

We are 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.

Job overview

As we continue to expand the Universal Crisis Team (UCT) in Northumberland and North Tyneside, we are offering exciting opportunities for motivated and committed individuals to work as Community Practitioners within the Working Age Adult Pathway.

We have substantive posts available that are suitable for Registered Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists, who must have current Professional Registration.

These roles are based at St Georges Park Hospital in Morpeth although cover the localities of Northumberland and North Tyneside, offering the opportunity to work across areas with beautiful countryside and stunning coastlines.

If you would welcome the opportunity to become part of a supportive, friendly and welcoming Team with a great range of skills and experience then this post could be for you. As part of this Team you will be encouraged to grow and develop in your role and to be involved in service development and improvement.

The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the Northumberland/North Tyneside Working Age Adult Crisis Team however you may be asked to work flexibly throughout the service if needed.

Main duties of the job

The UCT offers a dynamic and rewarding environment which provides the following functions: urgent triage/assessment for those presenting in mental health crisis, home based treatment, facilitating admission to/early discharge from hospital and supporting the coordination of Section 136 referrals. The successful candidate will be expected to complete all aspects of Crisis work. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice regarding mental health and risk to service users, their families/carers and a wide range of other professionals.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for a shared caseload working within and supported by a skilled and experienced MDT to deliver safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care to our service users. You will ideally have clinical experience in assessing, formulating and managing risk and complexity within mental health/learning disability services. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to developing and promoting recovery-based approaches for adults with mental health related needs.

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
• 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

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

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
• Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Clinical Leadership

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.

Name: Andrea Craddock

Job title: Team Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 03031231146

If you would like to have a further discussion about the role or arrange an informal visit, please contact Andrea Craddock/Tony Ord (Team Managers).

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