Job summary
2 Posts
Permanent contract for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm.
East Community Treatment Team (Carlisle and Eden).
The Community Adult Mental Health Team is based Carlisle and Penrith and we are looking to recruit passionate and good-humoured registered Nurse to work as part of our dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary community team. We are proud of our proven track record of supporting and developing our colleagues both experienced and newly qualified to fulfil their career potential.
Main duties of the job
This exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work as a Community Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 in the East Cumbria Community Mental Health Team. This is a permanent post working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09.00am to 05.00pm. This post is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team who will work in partnership, demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the CMHT.
You will also be required to work with in the Physical Health Pathway
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.
We are undergoing a transformation that sees us adapting to the ever-changing needs of local communities. We serve with new partnerships created within the voluntary care sector and primary care services. There is a collaborative excitement and optimism to engage in a transformational agenda that ensures and promotes positive health and wellbeing within communities and immediate localities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
In particular the post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of complex programmes of care using a strength-based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person and optimises self-management. The post holder will undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered nursing staff. The post-holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies, working holistically with people to develop new skills and build brighter futures. This involves working in a variety of home/ near to home community environments.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th January 2024
Closing date : 1st February 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
In particular the post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of complex programmes of care using a strength-based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person and optimises self-management. The post holder will undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered nursing staff. The post-holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies, working holistically with people to develop new skills and build brighter futures. This involves working in a variety of home/ near to home community environments.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th January 2024
Closing date : 1st February 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualificatios
Essential
- Professional qualification Registered Mental Heath Nurse and registration to professional body, e.g. SW-England
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable
- Post registration experience or qualification relevant to mental health
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Professional qualification Registered Mental Heath Nurse and registration to professional body, e.g. SW-England
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Post registration experience or qualification relevant to mental health
- 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 Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills. Debriefing skills. Teaching/Presentation skills. NTW/GenericPCP/NJ/1531 based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain Professional Development
- Good, effective communications skills.
Additional Requirments
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Good, effective communications skills.
Person Specification
Qualificatios
Essential
- Professional qualification Registered Mental Heath Nurse and registration to professional body, e.g. SW-England
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable
- Post registration experience or qualification relevant to mental health
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Professional qualification Registered Mental Heath Nurse and registration to professional body, e.g. SW-England
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Post registration experience or qualification relevant to mental health
- 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 Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills. Debriefing skills. Teaching/Presentation skills. NTW/GenericPCP/NJ/1531 based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain Professional Development
- Good, effective communications skills.
Additional Requirments
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Good, effective communications 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).
