Community Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Ashington, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Northumberland Behaviour Support Service uses a needs-led model to look at challenging behaviour. The service works closely with staff to understand and address the needs of the client.

You will be expected to provide clinical leadership including supervision, support and advice to the multi disciplinary team to ensure a high level of care is delivered to patients and carers

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and have experience working with individuals and families requiring support in relation to their behaviour

They should have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of evidence based assessment and treatment of individuals experiencing an Behavioural issues and have a clear understanding of NICE guidelines

They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity and who can role model the trust values at all times. They must have broad evidence of continuous professional development.

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.

The Northumberland Behaviour Support Service uses a needs-led model to look at challenging behaviour. The service works closely with staff to understand and address the needs of the client.

The process of collecting this information usually takes around four weeks. An information sharing or formulation session is then offered to the care team (staff, care manager, family etc) in an attempt to understand the client’s behaviour in more depth and to identify what needs are currently being met and what further needs could be met. We work with carers to develop strategies to meet the identified needs.

Please find attached job description for full details.

**Advertising date**: 23 February 2024

**Closing date**: 8th March 2024



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