Community Practitioner

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Full time
Main area: Mental health nurse Grade Band 6 Contract: Permanent, shift system as service operates 24/7 Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 263-CCG25-025-HN Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Sunderland Royal Hospital Town: Sunderland Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 04/02/2025 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 are on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve. Job overview

We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to join the Psychiatric liaison team based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. We offer a 24/7 service into a multi-site acute care hospital. This role involves working in fast-paced environments including Accident and Emergency and acute in-patient wards. You will be responsible for undertaking biopsychosocial assessments, delivering brief interventions, and liaising with other health and social care services. Main duties of the job

In Liaison psychiatry, staff undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments alongside robust risk and collaborative safety planning. 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. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills. Person specification

Qualifications

Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent. Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions relevant to the post. Proven track record of post-registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Knowledge and Experience

12 to 24 months band 5 qualified nurse experience. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability and NMC standards. Skills and Competencies

Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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