Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sunderland Psychological Wellbeing Service to appoint a Band 6 Community Practitioner on a substantive basis.
The service is currently delivered within an integrated model of Primary Care Mental Health and Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) which is provided in partnership between Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland Counselling Service and Washington Mind.
We are a dynamic and dedicated team that offers a range of psychological therapies and services to treat people and support their recovery within a stepped care model. The team is made up of around 80+ clinicians including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP's), High Intensity Therapists, Community Psychiatric Nurses, a Dual Diagnosis Specialist, Employment Support Advisors and a Counsellor. We are an innovative service and deliver treatment via telephone and online consultation, alongside face to face appointments, so you must be confident in the use of IT.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Community Practitioner you will work within the Primary Care Mental Health element of the Team and will provide evidenced based interventions, as identified within NICE guidelines, to a caseload of patients from across our locality who are experiencing mild to moderate common mental health problems. You will act as the Referral Co-ordinator and screen any new referrals coming into the service for appropriateness alongside offering advice to anyone from outside of the Team with regards to what we can offer as a service.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be able to demonstrate that you have a strong commitment to high quality client care, good organisational skills, can prioritise your workload, have excellent communication skills, are flexible and are committed to facilitating learning in the workplace.
This service is an 8-8 service weekdays with some Saturday working required. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the shifts required.
Applications are invited from candidates who are able to meet the requirements of the person specification.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th September 2022
Closing date : 16th September 2022
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be able to demonstrate that you have a strong commitment to high quality client care, good organisational skills, can prioritise your workload, have excellent communication skills, are flexible and are committed to facilitating learning in the workplace.
This service is an 8-8 service weekdays with some Saturday working required. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the shifts required.
Applications are invited from candidates who are able to meet the requirements of the person specification.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th September 2022
Closing date : 16th September 2022
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- 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 CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
Desirable
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- 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 CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
Desirable
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
