Job summary
- Main area
- Childrens Mental Health Services
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term for 12 months
- Hours
- Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Permanent - 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term - 22.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-031-MG
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Benton House
- Town
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2024 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
2 posts available - Permanent 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term 12 months 22.5 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Practitioner, to join the Children & Young Peoples Services in Newcastle & Gateshead within our LD/PBS pathway.
Our children & young people services are fully integrated and provide specialist mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex and enduring mental health problems, including those with a learning disability. The multi-disciplinary team comprises a highly skilled and experienced workforce of Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, Advanced Practitioner, Occupational Therapists, SALT and Support Workers.
We are keen to recruit a permanent Band 6 Community Practitioner with experience in working with children & young people with learning disabilities and complex needs, experience of collaborative working with both partner agencies and the multi disciplinary team, and the ability to undertake specialist assessment and deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions, in areas of Complex mental health, Learning Disability and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs.
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop individualised Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users across pathways which may regularly include working extended and flexible hours over 7 days a week
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th May 2024
Closing date : 21st May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Certificates and experience
Essential criteria
- First Level qualification RNLD
- Up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability
- 12 - 24 months minimum experience post registration.
Desirable criteria
- Post registration training
- Experience of working within a community team
- Experience of working with Children and Young People
- Mentorship training
knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable criteria
- • Understanding of difficult to manage/ challenging behaviours
skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with learning disabilities and 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
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt within changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership
- • Delegation skills
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
- Participation of evaluation and monitoring of service provided
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of understanding needs of carers
- Positive behaviour support training
- Experience of completing Neurodevelopmental assessments
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability
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
- Kate Sword
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2466913
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