Community Practitioner

3 months ago


Morpeth, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

As we continue to expand the Universal Crisis Team (UCT) in Northumberland and North Tyneside, we are delighted to offer exciting opportunities for motivated and committed individuals to work as Community Practitioners within the Working Age Adult Pathway.

We have substantive posts available that are suitable for Registered Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists, who must be registered with the NMC or HCPC.

These roles are based at St Georges Park Hospital in Morpeth although cover the localities of Northumberland and North Tyneside, offering the opportunity to work across areas with beautiful countryside and stunning coastlines.

If you would welcome the opportunity to become part of a supportive, friendly and welcoming Team with a great range of skills and experience then this post could be for you. As part of this Team you will be encouraged to grow and develop in your role and to be involved in service development and improvement.

The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the Northumberland/North Tyneside Working Age Adult Crisis Team however you may be asked to work flexibly throughout the service if needed.

We are a highly supportive and inclusive team where staff wellbeing and flexible working are prioritised.

Main duties of the job

The UCT offers a dynamic and rewarding environment which provides the following functions; urgent triage/assessment for those presenting in mental health crisis, home based treatment, facilitating admission to/early discharge from hospital and supporting the coordination of Section 136 successful candidate will be expected to complete all aspects of Crisis work. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice regarding mental health and risk to service users, their families/carers and a wide range of other professionals.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for a shared caseload working within and supported by a skilled and experienced MDT to deliver safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care to our service will ideally have clinical experience in assessing, formulating and managing risk and complexity within mental health/learning disability services. You will be able to develop your skills by providing care and interventions to service users with a range of complex mental health needs with associated risk.

You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to developing and promoting recovery-based approaches for adults with mental health related needs.

About us

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 operate 24/7 service. Staff have advised this enhances their wellbeing in terms of increased periods of time away from the work environment.

Quotes from members of staff:

"I made the decision to move over to the Crisis team and what a positive change that was The team is fab and the job can be so rewarding. You feel like you're making a real difference in an individuals time of need."

"The Crisis Team is a place in which you will feel valued and appreciated for your commitment with a workforce who are friendly and willing to support each other."

"As a new member of the Crisis team in a brand new position, I can't emphasise how welcoming and supportive the team were. I love how no matter what a person's role is, everyone works together as one team and unit, offering advice and taking everyone's opinions and ideas on board to ensure every single service user receives the best care. "

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to come along and meet the Team. We would be delighted to meet with you.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2024

Closing date : 10th September 2024

We welcome your application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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 Proven track record of post registration clinical experience Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

Post registration clinical qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Knowledge and understanding of the function of a Universal Crisis Team Knowledge and understanding of assessing, formulating and managing risk Awareness of Safeguarding policies and procedures 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

Desirable

Understanding of complex mental health presentations Knowledge and understanding of legal frameworks including the Mental Health Act

Skills

Essential

Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Conflict resolution skills Adaptable and ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Clinical Leadership Therapeutic interventions

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