Community Practitioner

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated professionals to join a new Paediatric Psychiatric Liaison Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at the Great North Children's Hospital, focusing on mental health support for young patients. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive assessments and psychological interventions. This position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in mental health care while developing their skills in a collaborative setting. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as a nurse or equivalent in mental health.
• Experience in clinical settings relevant to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments.
• Provide psychological interventions and training to staff.

Skills

Mental Health Assessments

Psychological Interventions

Risk Assessment and Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Professional Qualification as a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD)

Post-registration qualification in psychological intervention

Training in CPA, Safeguarding, MAPPA, and Child Protection

Job description

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

Welcome to our brand new Paediatric Psychiatric Liaison Team within central access. We have exciting opportunities to work within the Great North Children's Hospital. This post offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work in this service at a time when Psychiatric Liaison is high on the national agenda, embedding all age services within our acute trusts. These are full time, permanent positions.

The service will provide all psychiatric input to the Acute Hospital for those presenting with a mental health problem. The service requires working across a 12 hour shift system. A full training and support package will be offered based around the RCP Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Standards and the Liaison Competency Framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a new service.

Main duties of the job

• Liaison staff providing comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments.
• Supportive MDT each day.
• Providing psychological interventions to patients within the acute hospital.
• Liaising with professionals involved in the person's care.
• Providing training and education to acute staff.

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and confident individuals to enhance the current service provided to those patients presenting to the Acute Trust within the Great North Children's Hospital based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

The successful candidates will be joining a team with well-established links with the acute trusts and will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

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.
• 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 qualification in psychological intervention.

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.

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.

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.