Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic community practitioner to join our existing Community Learning Disability team in Northumberland. You will join a large, progressive, multi-disciplinary team at a time when our service is growing from strength to strength. The role of the community practitioner is to operate within a Positive Behavioural Support framework and conduct person centred, specialist behavioral assessments and interventions including the development of multi component Behaviour Support Plans. Close collaboration, coaching and support of carers and paid staff to increase their capacity to support others is a key focus of the role.
The post currently is based at Greenacres but involves working with clients across the county. Joint working with Community Learning Disability Nurses colleagues and other partners connected to the pathway is another key component of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Northumberland Community Learning Disability Team is a large, specialist multi-disciplinary team which provides assessment and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers who live in Northumberland. The team is made up of a range of clinicians including learning disability nurses, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, nurse associates and Positive Behavioural Support practitioners. We work with people who have learning disabilities and have a range of mental health, physical health and/or behaviours which challenge in addition to a learning disability. The team has 5 locality bases across the county, this post is based at Greenacres, Ashington though regular travel across the whole of the county will be required.
The role of the Community Practitioner (PBS) is to operate within a Positive Behavioural Support framework. Working with key stakeholders, you will be expected to carry out person centered behavioural assessments including, functional behavioural assessments which lead to the development of multi component Behaviour Support Plans, you will support the implementation of BSPs through coaching and modelling and evaluate the impact on the quality of life of service users. There will be opportunities to deliver teaching and training and to facilitate person centered workshops. Close collaboration and support of carers and paid staff to increase their capacity to support others is a key focus of the role.
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 : 23rd January 2025
Closing date : 6th February 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd January 2025
Closing date : 6th February 2025
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
- 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.
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- 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 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).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
Desirable
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
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.
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
- 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.
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- 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 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).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
Desirable
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
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.
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).
