Job summary
We are really exciting to advertise for this innovative dual role Community Practitioner, which will combine the opportunity to deliver family interventions as well as contribute to the clinical delivery of all therapy modalities provided by the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies.
The successful applicant will be based within the Specialist Psychological Therapies Family Therapy Service (circa 3 days per week) and will deliver place-based family interventions with service users and their families. You will co-work with experienced family interventions practitioners and systemic family therapists within the service. You will also co-work alongside CNTW staff who are currently training in family interventions to support their learning and development. You will receive operational, and high-quality specialist clinical supervision in Family Interventions.
The post holder will also work across all the other pathways within Specialist Psychological Services (circa 2 days per week) conducting waiting list management reviews, coordinating and where appropriate co-delivering universal group therapy offers, as well as picking up various ad hoc clinical work to support clients open to the service (e.g. signposting, safeguarding, crisis management, etc.).
Main duties of the job
Provide evidence-based family interventions for psychosis and bipolar with a defined caseload of families within place-based community services.
Co-work with other CNTW staff undertaking family interventions training to support their learning and development.
Work alongside service leads to evaluate the impact of the post.
Participate in the family therapy team clinical meetings and team CPD activities.
Complete waiting list management review calls for those people who have been assessed and are awaiting individual or group therapy and escalate any clinical concerns to Pathway Manager/Clinical Lead as required.
Conduct ad hoc clinical activity to support the variety of clinical needs of clients open to SPT, including contribution to the SPT Single Point of Access meeting, supporting therapists with safeguarding concerns, signposting/making onward referrals, etc.
Coordinate and where appropriate, co-deliver universal group offers or therapy preparatory groups ran by SPT
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 : 25th February 2025
Closing date : 11th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th February 2025
Closing date : 11th March 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
- Mentor Training
- Post registration training in clinical/psychological interventions relevant to post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
- Training in CPA and Safeguarding.
- Up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications in psychological interventions
- Experience of working within a community team
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12-24 months of Band 5 nurse experience, depending on service need
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- 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 and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in NICE guidance
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of high level professional, organisational and leadership skills (self and 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
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multiagency approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Excellent time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership
- Training and induction of staff
- Delegation skills
- Debriefing skills
- Teaching/Presentation skills
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to work in an MDT
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
- Training and experience in family interventions in psychosis and bipolar (either Exeter or BFT) with additional Foundation Level Systemic Practice Training
Desirable
- Group work experience
- Waiting list management
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
- Post registration training in clinical/psychological interventions relevant to post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
- Training in CPA and Safeguarding.
- Up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications in psychological interventions
- Experience of working within a community team
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12-24 months of Band 5 nurse experience, depending on service need
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- 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 and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in NICE guidance
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of high level professional, organisational and leadership skills (self and 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
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multiagency approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Excellent time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership
- Training and induction of staff
- Delegation skills
- Debriefing skills
- Teaching/Presentation skills
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to work in an MDT
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
- Training and experience in family interventions in psychosis and bipolar (either Exeter or BFT) with additional Foundation Level Systemic Practice Training
Desirable
- Group work experience
- Waiting list management
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).
