Community Practitioner (Band 6) - Elderly mental health - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wea[...]

Main area Elderly mental health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday) Job ref 263-CCG25-157-AB

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Castleside Day Hospital Town Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/05/2025 23:59

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?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

· The Castleside Day Hospital provides an opportunity for a person-centred approach for older people with a functional or organic illness, There is no strict age range as people are seen depending on their needs and diagnosis

· The Day Hospital sits within the Community Pathway, under planned care and takes patients with complex needs. The Day Hospital can support people who are in crisis with collaboration from our colleagues in the Community Treatment Team/Crisis team or who are undergoing a relapse of their condition, playing an important role in preventing admission or being an alternative to admission (least restrictive option)

· The Day Hospital also plays a role in the promotion of early discharge through joint management with our inpatient units and have supported patients to continue treatments such as ECT within the community.

· The Day Hospital staff are comprised of medics, qualified mental health nurses, nursing assistants and admin and we have a number of other health professionals that work into the unit. We pride our close working relationship with our Community Treatment team/in patient/crisis team/PLT colleagues so we can work in tandem with them if the patients needs determine this, ensuring holistic and timely care.

The role of the Band 6 nurse on the unit is to oversee the day to day running of the Day Hospital in collaboration with the Band 7, and help lead the nursing team (please see below)

Main duties of the job

Function as an independent practitioner, making clinical decisions and providing expert advice.

Manage a defined caseload of patients, ensuring comprehensive and timely care for patients with more complex needs

Conduct thorough assessments, develop individualised care plans, and implement interventions and support junior staff to also do so.

Administer medication, while monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions.

Respond effectively to mental health crises, de-escalate situations, and ensure patient safety whilst providing support to junior nursing and medical staff.

Deliver a range of interventions, including psychological interventions and support staff to also do so.

Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions, making adjustments as needed.

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, psychologists, and social workers.

Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.

Contribute to the development and functioning of the Day Hospital team.

Contribute to the improvement of service delivery and patient outcomes.

Facilitate and participate in continuing education programs to enhance the service offered to clients.

Be a positive role model and mentor for the team.

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.

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Professional Qualification and Current Professional Registration as a Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN,)
• 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)
• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• 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.
• To have an understanding of the role of a Day Hospital
• Understanding of difficult to manage/ behaviours that challenge

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).
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Excellent time and case management skills
• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Teaching/Presentation skills

Role/Team specific requirements

• Able to maintain professional development.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary Team

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.