Job summary
- Main area
- Community Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Friday 9-5)
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-132-JW
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carleton Clinic
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 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
An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 full time posts for Community Practitioners to join our East Memory and Later Life Team. The team offers assessment, treatment and intervention to those experiencing memory problems and mental health problems alongside older age needs. The team works collaboratively with other services within our trust and works closely with Adult Social Care and the third sector, with our focus on people living well with dementia. We have different pathways within the service including Early Memory , Complex Needs pathway and CHESS (care home education and support service). We have a wide range of different disciplines working in the service including Nursing Staff, Occupational Therapists, Psychology, Doctors, Community Support Workers, Peer support workers to name a few
The service hours are 9-5 pm Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs.
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.
The post holder 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 recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.
Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a band 6 practitioner you will be responsible for managing your own caseload. You will be expected to provide clinical supervision to colleagues delegate and monitor and review this work you delegate.
You will be expected to work as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team demonstrating best practice. You will be expected to demonstrate the trust values always within your work
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th July 2024
Closing date : 30th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Educationand Qualification
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
- Mentor Training.
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC 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)
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership
- Delegation skills.
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to maintain professional development.
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet the mobility geographical requirements of the post. Access to transport to support community working
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
- Amy Crossland- Browne
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01228 602100
- Additional information
please contact Amy Team Manager for any further information about this post 01228 602100 or [email protected]
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