Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Allied Health Professional either Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join North Cumbria West Community Treatment Team (CTT).
We are looking for a dedicated individual, who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to support the delivery of care and treatment using a strength-based recovery focused approach.
The AHP mental health practitioner role will enable the post holder to bring their professional skills and experience to a multidisciplinary community team, working together to deliver a range treatments both individual and group based. The AHP mental health practitioner will also carry a caseload to deliver assessment and interventions within their professional body remit.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with service users, to provide NICE Guideline recommended evidence based treatments and manage a patient caseload.
They will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
To work as part of a team to deliver evidenced based clinical and psychologically based interventions to promote recovery.
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.
Essential Requirements for the post are:
A professional qualification in one of the following areas; Social Work, Occupational Therapy
Is registered with the appropriate Governing Body e.g Health and Care Professions Council.
Regular support and supervision will be provided. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process.
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 May 2023
Closing date : 8th June 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th May 2023
Closing date : 8th June 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or above
- Registered with HCPC/ soon to be registered
- Registered with Social Work England
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and/or knowledge of working with Mental health/ Neurodevelopmental needs
- Clinical experience
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and standards
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of involving service users/ carers in goal negotiation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Risk Assessment skills
- Ability to establish a rapport and demonstrate engage skills with service users
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations
- Professional in approach and manner
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible and adaptive
- A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
Desirable
- Innovative and resourceful
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or above
- Registered with HCPC/ soon to be registered
- Registered with Social Work England
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and/or knowledge of working with Mental health/ Neurodevelopmental needs
- Clinical experience
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and standards
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of involving service users/ carers in goal negotiation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Risk Assessment skills
- Ability to establish a rapport and demonstrate engage skills with service users
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations
- Professional in approach and manner
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible and adaptive
- A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
Desirable
- Innovative and resourceful
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).
