Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-029-EW
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dryden Road Clinic
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Nurse
Band 5
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 interested in Community Mental Health Nursing and would like to work in a supportive environment based in a vibrant area, surrounded by breath taking coastlines and sites of natural beauty and historical relevance then come work for Gateshead West CTT.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 registered nurse to work within a Community Treatment Team based in Gateshead.
The Gateshead West Community Treatment Team is a multidisciplinary service which provides assessment and treatment for people experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems.
Your role will incorporate working closely with partner agencies/services in delivering effective care and treatment.
We strongly value supervision and support clinicians to develop their clinical skills. Whilst working in the team you will have access to a bespoke training programme which supports clinicians in this field to learn and develop.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, and treatment of service users who have a variety of complex needs, diverse presentations, and a range of mental health conditions. The role will include working within the teams physical treatment pathway
In collaboration with the Service User and their families, the post holder will facilitate formulations which will inform Recovery and Wellbeing focussed collaborative Care Plans. Ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt the Care Plan as necessary.
They will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting resilience, recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th May 2024
Closing date : 21st May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Registered Nurse- mental health or learning disabilities
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
Desirable criteria
- Further training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience during training or post qualification working in a mental health setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in the community setting
- experience of working with adults with a mental health condition
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]
- Additional information
Lucy Eze
Clinical Lead
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