Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in older adult services across Northumberland
Our Older Adult Services provide specialist mental health assessment and intervention for older persons with complex and enduring mental health problems, including those younger persons with an ongoing dementia type illness. The multi -disciplinary team comprises a highly skilled and experienced workforce of Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
We also have close working relationships with Social Care and other partnership organizations
We deliver a wide range of evidence-based interventions through clearly defined care pathways. We have developed a comprehensive supervision structure for staff including individual supervision and peer support through our clinical networks linked to our care pathways. We believe in the development of all our staff and encourage personal development.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint RMN's/RGN's with a wide range of experience working with mental health clients. The successful candidate will be innovative, forward thinking, diverse and can work autonomously. They will need excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a good knowledge of different mental health interventions.
We are keen to recruit a Band 6 Practitioner with experience in working with older adults and with experience of collaborative working with both partner agencies and the multi-disciplinary team.
The team operates across the hours of 9.00 to 5 pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet client needs
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
Our Community Practitioners are expected to undertake assessment, and implement evidence based treatment packages. They act as Care coordinator for complex cases involving multi-disciplinary working. They will be responsible for supervision of students and junior staff. They will also do duty on a rota bases.
We are keen to recruit a Band 6 Practitioner with experience in working with older adults and with experience of collaborative working with both partner agencies and the multi-disciplinary team.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th July 2024
Closing date : 13th August 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Community Practitioners are expected to undertake assessment, and implement evidence based treatment packages. They act as Care coordinator for complex cases involving multi-disciplinary working. They will be responsible for supervision of students and junior staff. They will also do duty on a rota bases.
We are keen to recruit a Band 6 Practitioner with experience in working with older adults and with experience of collaborative working with both partner agencies and the multi-disciplinary team.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th July 2024
Closing date : 13th August 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- 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.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
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).
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- 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.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
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).
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
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).
