Job summary
- Main area
- Perinatal Community Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 263-SCG25-080-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Monkwearmouth Hospital
- Town
- South Tyneside
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 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?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
We are delighted to offer an opportunity to come and join our busy community service as a community practitioner within the perinatal team. This post will cover South Tyneside area.
To 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 motherhood, recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management and care coordination of service users who have a variety of complex needs, diverse presentations, and a range of perinatal mental health conditions.
In collaboration with the Service User and their families, the post holder will facilitate formulation which then informs a Recovery and Wellbeing focussed Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary. Deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions. Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, including reviews and Discharge Planning.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
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
Following the completion of a comprehensive Core Assessment, develop and provide an individualised, evidence based programme of Care based on Formulation, including to those with highly complex needs/challenging behaviours. At all times work in collaboration with Service Users, and Carers ensuring that the Service User is treated with Compassion, Respect and Dignity.
Assess, Manage and Evaluate Risk as an ongoing process using the Risk Assessment Tool identified by the Trust. Escalate Risks and Communicate effectively with Partners and seek advice from more senior staff and Teams such as Safeguarding, MAPPA, MARAC as appropriate.
Manage distress and conflict in the day to day work with Service Users who, as an expression of their distress, may at times be difficult to engage and/or demonstrate significant risk behaviours.
Provide effective Care and Therapeutic Interventions to Service Users presenting with a range of Difficulties. To accept the role of Care Coordinator / Lead Professional as appropriate to the needs of an individual and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of the role in accordance with Trust Care Coordination Policy.
To engage in active relapse prevention planning with service users and carers, contributing to their recovery, wellbeing and discharge planning.
Coordinate any transitions across Pathways provided by the Trust, ensuring high level of communication is maintained.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th May 2025
Closing date : 10th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
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
- Mentor Training.
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- 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.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills. Debriefing skills. Teaching/Presentation skills (2)
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
- Sharon Boyd
- Job title
- Pathway Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2467400
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