Job summary
Employer heading
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner
Band 7
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
We are excited to announce we have 1 x B7 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner posts available to work into the South Tyneside Locality. For this post there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will have experience in working with adults with Neurodiverse needs, and also be a Non-Medical Prescriber or working towards this. The successful candidate will work into various GP practices across the PCN area. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic mental health professional to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team who will be integrated within a primary care setting. These posts align with the trusts values of community transformation by ensuring a person’s biopsychosocial needs are met at the very start of their journey. These posts comprise of primarily clinical working, including the initial assessment of an individual, delivering of psychological interventions, sign positing and managing a caseload. The post also includes elements of service development meaning it is an
excellent opportunity for those who are keen to implement service change.
This is a very exciting, diverse, and autonomous role, as such it will be vital to have positive working relationships with the primary and secondary care team, as well as third sector organisations, demonstrating the effectiveness of this service through the consistent use of appropriate outcome measures.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be committed to delivering excellent patient care. We are committed to providing both management and clinical supervision and will support with continuous professional development.
An experienced practitioner, providing professional leadership, support and advice within the multi-disciplinary team across a range of Primary Care practices.
Increase the quality of patient care and service within primary care
Provide a high level of nursing/professional care and treatment to Service Users accessing the service with high care needs due to their complex difficulties and/or associated risks.
Practice autonomously within the Pathway and in accordance with local and Trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.
The post holder will undertake advanced practice procedures and promoting Recovery and Wellbeing and maximising independence, this may include initial assessment review; therapeutic interventions
To deliver a high quality of nursing care, assessment and therapeutic intervention to adults with complex and substantial difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team approach.
To manage complex risks competently and in accordance with Trust and Statutory guidance.
To seek support in accordance with Trust guidance.
The post holder should have excellent communication skills with a keen interest in service improvement and delivery.
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.
This is a very exciting, diverse, and autonomous role, as such it will be vital to have positive working relationships with the primary and secondary care team, as well as third sector organisations, demonstrating the effectiveness of this service through the consistent use of appropriate outcome measures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 19th April 2024
Closing date : 10th May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and qualification
Essential criteria
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration or equivalent
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable criteria
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and to work under pressure.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership.
- Delegation skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
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
- Maureen Rafferty
- Job title
- Community Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825061045
- Additional information
Paula Denton
Primary Care Mental Health Lead
07890435580
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