Job summary
The North East OpCourage Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service are seeking 1x full time and 1x 0.5 (job share) Band 6 Community Practitioners. Applications are welcome from registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists with at least two years post qualifying experience.
OpCourage The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is a collaboration between NHS England commissioned services including the bespoke veterans' health services and the non-statutory sector. OpCourage builds on the existing statutory provision within local areas to ensure that a veteran can access a wider holistic service that brings together mental health, physical health and wellbeing care provision to meet the veteran's individual need.
OpCourage in the North of England are a wider provider collaborative of 7 partner organisations to deliver the new model including:
- Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS FT
- Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS FT
- Leeds and York Partnership NHS FT
- Pennine NHS FT
- Humber NHS FT
- Walking with the Wounded - 3rd Sector Veteran Organisation
- Combat stress - 3rd Sector Veteran Organisation
This role specifically will be based within Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS FT alongside the North East clinical team to cover the North East and North Cumbrian ICB geographical area.
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.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
You will need effective communication skills, established skills in clinical assessment and risk management and have previously delivered therapeutic intervention as an autonomous practitioner. A commitment to multiagency working is essential including working closely with charities and 3rd sector organisations.
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 : 16th March 2023
Closing date : 30th March 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th March 2023
Closing date : 30th March 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of delivering NICE interventions
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals experiencing psychosis
- Experience of caseload management
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- Experience of working with client groups
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of EIP and the service aims.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of delivering NICE interventions
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals experiencing psychosis
- Experience of caseload management
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- Experience of working with client groups
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of EIP and the service aims.
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).
