Community Practitioner

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Job Summary

As we continue to expand the Universal Crisis Team (UCT) in Northumberland and North Tyneside, we are delighted to offer exciting opportunities for motivated and committed individuals to work as Community Practitioners within the Working Age Adult Pathway.

We have several substantive posts available that are suitable for Registered Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists, who must be registered with the NMC or HCPC.

These roles are based at St Georges Park Hospital in Morpeth although cover the localities of Northumberland and North Tyneside, offering the opportunity to work across areas with beautiful countryside and stunning coastlines.

If you would welcome the opportunity to become part of a supportive, friendly and welcoming Team with a great range of skills and experience then this post could be for you. As part of this Team you will be encouraged to grow and develop in your role and to be involved in service development and improvement.

The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the Northumberland/North Tyneside Working Age Adult Crisis Team however you may be asked to work flexibly throughout the service if needed.

We are a highly supportive and inclusive team where staff wellbeing and flexible working are prioritised.

Main duties of the job

The UCT offers a dynamic and rewarding environment which provides the following functions; urgent triage/assessment for those presenting in mental health crisis, home based treatment, facilitating admission to/early discharge from hospital and supporting the coordination of Section 136 referrals.The successful candidate will be expected to complete all aspects of Crisis work. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice regarding mental health and risk to service users, their families/carers and a wide range of other professionals.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for a shared caseload working within and supported by a skilled and experienced MDT to deliver safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care to our service users.You will ideally have clinical experience in assessing, formulating and managing risk and complexity within mental health/learning disability services. You will be able to develop your skills by providing care and interventions to service users with a range of complex mental health needs with associated risk.

You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to developing and promoting recovery-based approaches for adults with mental health related needs.

About Us

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 operate 24/7 service. Staff have advised this enhances their wellbeing in terms of increased periods of time away from the work environment.

Quotes From Members Of Staff

"I made the decision to move over to the Crisis team and what a positive change that was! The team is fab and the job can be so rewarding. You feel like you’re making a real difference in an individuals time of need."

"The Crisis Team is a place in which you will feel valued and appreciated for your commitment with a workforce who are friendly and willing to support each other."

"As a new member of the Crisis team in a brand new position, I can’t emphasise how welcoming and supportive the team were. I love how no matter what a person’s role is, everyone works together as one team and unit, offering advice and taking everyone’s opinions and ideas on board to ensure every single service user receives the best care. "

Job Description Job 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 do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to come along and meet the Team. We would be delighted to meet with you.

Please Find Attached Job Description For Full Details.

Advertising date : 28th November 2023

Closing date : 12th December 2023

We welcome your application.

Qualifications

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker OT, Clinical Psychologist, other
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
• 12-24 months minimum post registration experience
  
  

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification
• Post registration clinical qualification
  
  

Knowledge Essential

• . Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• -Knowledge and understanding of the function of a Universal Crisis Team
• -Knowledge and understanding of assessing, formulating and managing risk
• -Awareness of Safeguarding policies and procedures
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of complex mental health presentations
• -Knowledge and understanding of legal frameworks including the Mental Health Act
  
  

Skills Essential

• Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Adaptable and ability to work under pressure
  
  

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership
• Therapeutic interventions
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 2NU

Employer’s website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)