Job summary
We are seeking to recruit staff to our North Northumberland Community Treatment team who have 2 bases, 1 in Alnwick and 1 in Berwick.
Via our ongoing service improvement models we seek to recruit a suitably qualified person who is dynamic and motivated with a specific interest in the provision of top quality secondary level mental health care within the community. The successful applicant will have appropriate knowledge and skills to assess, deliver, and coordinate treatment within a CPA framework and adhere to local and national targets and NHS drivers.
As a band 6 Community Practitioner you will also be required to offer supervision and support to other members of the team.
The successful applicant will possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be focused and well organised and have the ability to be flexible and responsive as well as demonstrating a positive, caring and compassionate attitude to this nursing role. Effective clinical skills, as well as the ability to stay motivated and the willingness to be creative in a stressful environment are a must.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs.
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users across pathways which may regularly include working extended and flexible hours over 7 days a week.
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
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 25th January 2022
Closing date: 8th February 2022
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 25th January 2022
Closing date: 8th February 2022
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
qulaification
Essential
- professional qualification
Desirable
- 2 years experience at B5 level
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Evidence of development in leadership
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach
Desirable
- Good conflict resolution skills
job requirement
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Evidence of MDT working and understanding of various roles
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
Person Specification
qulaification
Essential
- professional qualification
Desirable
- 2 years experience at B5 level
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Evidence of development in leadership
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach
Desirable
- Good conflict resolution skills
job requirement
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Evidence of MDT working and understanding of various roles
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
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).
