Job summary
We are recruiting an Advanced Practioner/NMP to work within the North Northumberland Community Treatment Team, based at Hawkhill in Alnwick.
You will be working within an established multidisciplinary clinical team and as part of the leadership team, alongside the Team Manager and Clinical lead. The service covers the North area of Northumberland in two bases in Alnwick and Berwick, working with service users, families and carers in their home environments, as well as working within the team base.
The successful candidate will need to have a relevant registered qualification, need to be flexible in your approach and able to respond to the needs of the service
As Advanced Practioner/NMP you will have an identified NMP caseload, support the step up service and work within the Leadership Team to develop the service, provide clinical supervision, be available to offer expert clinical advice within complex situations and support positive risk taking, whilst also being able to work effectively alongside colleagues across CNTW and externalpartnerships.
Main duties of the job
As Advanced Practioner/NMP you will have an identified NMP caseload, support the step up service and work within the Leadership Team to develop the service, provide clinical supervision, be available to offer expert clinical advice within complex situations and support positive risk taking, whilst also being able to work effectively alongside colleagues across CNTW and external partnerships.
You will need excellent organisational, time management and delegation skills.You will be expected to facilitate and deliver training with the team.In addition to these duties, you will not only support in the development and training of new and existing staff but work alongside the management team to ensure cohesive leadership structures are in place, to further embed high clinical standards and delivery of care within the CTT.
The successful candidate will lead on ensuring safe and responsive care is maintained and reviewed in a collective way through team meetings, supervision, attending Local After-Action Reviews, Serious Incident Panels and supporting staff with debriefs following any complex / serious incidents.
The successful candidate will hold expert clinical skills and experience in relation to supporting service users with complex mental health. You will also contribute to the development of the Community Treatment Team in line with the transformation of community services, to deliver care in innovative and flexible ways in order to meet the needs of the patients.
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 : 15th April 2025
Closing date : 29th April 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th April 2025
Closing date : 29th April 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Skills and experience in treatment of those with MH issues
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based treatments relevant to Pathway.
- ENB 998/P126/127 Student Assessor
- Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
- NMP qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping. Evidence of excellent Report writing.
- Evidence based clinical skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Skills and experience in treatment of those with MH issues
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based treatments relevant to Pathway.
- ENB 998/P126/127 Student Assessor
- Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
- NMP qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping. Evidence of excellent Report writing.
- Evidence based clinical 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).
