Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to work in the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP).
NTRP is a dedicated multifaceted service for any individual in North Tyneside who is 18 or over and is experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol. We believe recovery from addiction and substance misuse is possible for everyone, and we're here to help individuals achieve this. Our aim is to make recovery a reality in North Tyneside.
The team have many specialists and expertise within the partnership to aid out client group. We also have strong links with a number of services both within CNTW and externally and strive to work collaboratively to deliver high quality care.
The role entails working with those who are affected by substance and/or alcohol misuse.
The post holder will be expected to provide safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and deliver evidence based psycho-social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in assessment and formulation of service users to identify need for, and support onward referrals into other CNTW services and external agencies. There will also be a focus on developing the knowledge and skills within the service around neurodiversity, ensuring this is reflected within detailed formulations.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students therefore is essential they have mentorship qualification.
To post holder will be expected to hold a specialist complex caseload.
To 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.
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.
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 : 22nd October 2024
Closing date : 5th November 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd October 2024
Closing date : 5th November 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of ability to carry out assessment of complex mental health needs
- Ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workload
- Experience of MDT working both internal and external to CNTW
- Experience of risk assessment and management
- Appropriate clinical experience transferable to this role
- 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.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in psychological or relevant intervention
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Experience and ability to supervise junior colleagues and students
Desirable
- Experience of working within or alongside educational settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of ability to carry out assessment of complex mental health needs
- Ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workload
- Experience of MDT working both internal and external to CNTW
- Experience of risk assessment and management
- Appropriate clinical experience transferable to this role
- 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.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in psychological or relevant intervention
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Experience and ability to supervise junior colleagues and students
Desirable
- Experience of working within or alongside educational settings
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).
