Job summary
Darlington GPAligned Nurses work closely with the GP practice staff, their TEWV colleagues, other agencies and will be working especially close with the new Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) Workers.
The post holder will be an experienced mental health nurse, responsible for short-term treatment of patients referred to you in GP setting. Ideally you will have skills in delivery of the front end interventions to aid patients stay within a primary care setting. GPAligned Staff have access to a inhouse training provided by the Darington Gateway Team and Intervention Team which will help to develop your skills further.
As part of this role you will work one day a week within the Darlington Gateway Team, this will include triage, assessment and delivery of interventions.
You will have a minimum of 12 month post preceptorship experience as at Band 5 before applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
We have exciting opportunities for experienced Mental Health Nurses to join the team working within the primary care network and the Secondary services (Darlington Gateway) within Darlington.
Supervision, training and personal development are a key aspect of the post, along with regular supervision/appraisal which we see as an important aspect to the role.
About us
TEWV offers a range of support for you such as:
Lease car scheme, Wellbeing services, Staff development, Flexible working
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Community Transformation the role of the GPAligned role is an essential aspect of the patient care and journey as such you will work closely as a central point with many other agencies/tewv services.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Community Transformation the role of the GPAligned role is an essential aspect of the patient care and journey as such you will work closely as a central point with many other agencies/tewv services.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMP Level 1 (or willing to obtain within 12 months)
- Current professional registration NMC
- Ability to evidence of Continuing Professional Development since registration.
- Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession.
- Clinical Supervisor
- Recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) for students or must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
- NMP Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMP Level 1 (or willing to obtain within 12 months)
- Current professional registration NMC
- Ability to evidence of Continuing Professional Development since registration.
- Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession.
- Clinical Supervisor
- Recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) for students or must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
- NMP Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
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).
