Job summary
- Main area
- Community mental health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-003-EW
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dryden Road Clinic
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
If you are looking to work in a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment, that challenges your skills and allows you to progress and professionally develop. Then this is the opportunity for you. We are based in an vibrant area of the North East which includes historical sites, beautiful coastlines and world class eateries.
'Since I joined the team I have been made to feel very welcome. The support from colleagues has been a real strength. All of the staff have been friendly and positive.' - Clinician
'I thoroughly love my job here within Gateshead Community Treatment Team. I have developed great relationships with my work colleagues and feel well supported by the leadership team. There are no two days the same. Working within the community empowers me to use my own initiative, working autonomously but also having the support of a great MDT behind me.' - Specialist Nurse
Gateshead CTT are looking to employ Community Mental Health Practitioners across all Gateshead West area. We have posts that are suitable for registered Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists who must be registered with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England.
Main duties of the job
If you would welcome the opportunity to become part of a warm, friendly and welcoming team with a great range of skills and experience then this is the post for you. Here within the Gateshead Community Treatment Team there is a real sense of team spirit, and we are looking to add clinicians with this same positive outlook to our already excellent skill set. As part of this team, you will be encouraged to grow and develop in your role, and to contribute to the development of the service.
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs.
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.
We are able to support staff to take up accredited training in evidence based therapies You will be able to develop your skills by working with service users who have a range of complex mental health needs with associated risk, and you will need to demonstrate experience of being able to plan and deliver in collaboration with service users, families and their carers.
Working for our organisation
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.
We want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users, their families and carers. In return one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce.
You will need to be clinically experienced, solution focussed and competent in working with individuals, their families, and carers, in a community setting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to develop and promote recovery-based interventions for adults with mental health related needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th April 2024
Closing date : 1st May 2024
We welcome your application.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to come along and meet the team.
Person specification
Certificates and experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- Up to date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
- Evidence based clinical skills
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualifications in psychological interventions
- Experience of working within a community team
knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC (or equivalent regulatory bodies) standards and other local and national initiatives
- Experience of working with and an understanding of moderate to severe mental health difficulties
skills
Essential criteria
- risk assessment and risk management/ safety planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Evidence of good time keep and organisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation skills
- Experience in supervising (eg students)
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
- Evidence of risk assessment
- Evidence of care planning.
Desirable criteria
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Coulter
- Job title
- Pathway Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07976527952
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