Community Practitioner

Nhs View All Jobs; Polegate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Regular supervision

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

CNTW NHS Trust is seeking a Community Practitioner to join a rural, well-established multidisciplinary team. You will assess and treat clients with complex mental health needs, collaborating with families and other professionals across organisations.

You will work with a strong emphasis on autonomous practice, leadership, and ongoing supervision, while contributing to safe, high-quality care and training opportunities within CNTW.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of post-registration training relevant to the post.
• Proven post-registration clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment of clients' needs and identify collaborative treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, individually and in groups.
• Support the wider team to ensure high standards of care and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Registered nurse (RNMH/RMN/RNLD) or equivalent

Mentor Training

Post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions

Job description

Whilst our setting is rural you will be working within an established, welcoming, multidisciplinary clinical team which will ensure you never feel isolated. Proudly our team received a mayor award this year and are recognised for making a real difference for those we are supporting. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, adaptable, 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 complex and severe mental health difficulties. Responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of people experiencing mental health difficulties, both severe and enduring conditions alongside emotional and complex needs pathways. You will be expected to work closely with families and other professionals/ across multiple organisations. 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. 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 Completing 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.

Education and Qualification (Essential)

• 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
• Mentor Training.
• 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 Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• 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.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours., 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.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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.