Job summary
- Main area
- Community mental health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-002-EW
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Grassbanks
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 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
The Gateshead East CTT are thrilled to advertise a band 6 Xommunity Practitioner. We are looking to recruit for a full time post (37.5 hours).
We have a full time post (37.5 hours) available that are suitable for registered Nurses. We are looking to recruit someone with a real positive outlook, interest in non psychosis and psychosis conditions and a sense of team spirit to add to our already excellent skill set. This role covers the East of Gateshead area.
Quote from Nurse within the team:
“We are a supportive team, offering peer support to each other. We have a positive outlook. There are development opportunities. We strive to be part of a team that delivers high quality care “
Quote from Clinical Nurse Specialist within the team:
“Whilst I have been part of this team I have had the opportunity to be supported to develop my role, my skills and interests have recognised and I feel appreciated. Gateshead CTT is an exciting team to be a part of and is moving forward with the Community Transformation with involvement in integrated neighbourhood teams."
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is committed to providing compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. You will assist in the delivery of therapeutic clinical based interventions and activities which meet individual needs embracing equality and diversity.
You will engage in regular family/carer contact to support and encourage collaborative decision making.
The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the East Community Treatment team.
If you have any questions or better still would like to come along and meet us then please do get in touch. We would be delighted to meet with you.
We want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users. In return one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce.
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. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users, their families and carers. In return one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce.
You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to developing and promote recovery-based approaches for adults with mental health related needs.
The team functions as an MDT where we work collaboratively with nurses, support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, psychology and psychiatry.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th April 2024
Closing date : 1st May 2024
We welcome your application.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to come along and meet the team.
Person specification
Certificates and experience
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
- Up to date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
- Evidence based clinical skills and advanced practice
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualifications in psychological interventions
- Experience of working within a community team
knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC (or equivalent regulatory bodies) standards and other local and national initiatives
- Experience of working with and an understanding of moderate to severe mental health difficulties
Desirable criteria
- experience in delivering evidence based interventions
skills
Essential criteria
- risk assessment and risk management/ safety planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Evidence of good time keep and organisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation skills
- experience of supervision (eg students)
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
- Evidence of risk assessment
- Evidence of care planning.
Desirable criteria
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
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
- Rebecca Coulter
- Job title
- Pathway Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07976527952
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