Community Practitioner

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Full time
Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Palmer Hospital Town: Jarrow Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59 Community Practitioner

Band 6

Hello! We are 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 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. Job overview

South Tyneside Community Treatment Team has opportunities for band 6 clinicians. We are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate Community Practitioner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team offering assessment and treatment to clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Your responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of clients experiencing complex and severe mental health difficulties, working closely with families and other professionals. We strive to work together with service users and carers in developing a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment, developing plans of care led by service users and their loved ones to support recovery from mental health difficulties. Main duties of the job

Providing MDT assessment of clients’ needs and identifying collaborative treatment plans. Deliver various evidence-based psychological therapies both individually and in a group setting. Support the wider team in ensuring the provision of excellent standards of care. Have a good understanding of pharmacological approaches to treatment. Work collaboratively with clients and their families throughout the care journey. Maintain effective working relationships with other teams in CNTW and external agencies. Support the implementation of the Community Transformation agenda. Person specification

Education and Qualification

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. 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. 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. Knowledge and Experience

12 to 24 months of band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards, and other local and national initiatives. Skills and Competencies

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. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational, and leadership skills (self & others). Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Closing date: 13th January 2025 We welcome your application.

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