Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Practitioner (AHP)

The closing date is 15 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individuals who are looking to become an integral part of Psychiatric Liaison Team. The Assistant Practitioner Role (band 4) is an innovative role within the Psychiatric Liaison Team working to support complex individuals with mental health needs whilst in the Emergency Department, wards within the hospital and support into the community.

The post holders main responsibility will be to build therapeutic relationships with individuals to provide short term evidence based therapeutic interventions across defined pathways.

The post holder will work with individuals who frequently attend hospital to reduce re attendance to hospital and support access to alternative provision.

The post holder will have experience in supporting individuals in distress, providing distraction and support whilst awaiting Mental health Act assessments or whilst waiting for a psychiatric bed in ensuring a safe environment in a busy emergency department.

Candidates should have experience of working with services users with complex needs and be able to support their carers, families and any other services involved in the service user's care and treatment.

The candidate will be expected to demonstrate enhanced skills and experience to support a robust assessment, managing risks and act accordingly in response to any safeguarding concerns.

Main duties of the job

Work under clinical supervision

Deliver 1:1 and group treatment

Provide low level psycho-education

Review and update care plans

Attend MDT meetings, i.e. therapy supervision as appropriate within the service to contribute to clinical discussions.

Contribute to observations of the patients, re current levels of risk.

Establish and maintain therapeutic partnerships with Patients and Carers in the delivery of delegated Interventions.

Develop negotiating, empathetic and motivational skills

Contribute effectively to clinical discussions reporting concerns and changes to risks in a timely manner.

Advocate on behalf of the Service User within a range of services ensuring, as far as possible, that they reflect their needs and wishes. y antagonistic, hostile and emotive clinical situations to ensure the safety of self, clients and others.

Demonstrate an awareness of Mental Health legislation

Develop relationships in community resources and providers

Actively work to enhance and develop personal skills utilising a programme of CPD, supervision and trust appraisal.

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.

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG25-236-JW

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st July 2025

Closing date : 15th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st July 2025

Closing date : 15th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.

Desirable

Experience in supporting training

knowledge and expereince

Essential

Experience of working with complex mental health needs
Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
Experience of reviewing care plans and risk assessments
input into MDT meetings and forums

Desirable

experience of working with children, adults and older adults

Skills and compotencies

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
ability to work autonomously at times
Skilled in engaging others

Personal charachteristics

Essential

Good time management and organisation skills
Willing to work Flexibily

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.

Desirable

Experience in supporting training

knowledge and expereince

Essential

Experience of working with complex mental health needs
Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
Experience of reviewing care plans and risk assessments
input into MDT meetings and forums

Desirable

experience of working with children, adults and older adults

Skills and compotencies

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
ability to work autonomously at times
Skilled in engaging others

Personal charachteristics

Essential

Good time management and organisation skills
Willing to work Flexibily

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.