Job summary Are you looking for a change in career? Why not consider this opportunity to join the Central At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service for Newcastle and Gateshead. The ARMS team work with young people between age 14 and 25, who are classed as having an 'at risk mental state'. An At Risk Mental State describes a cluster of experiences that research suggests is related to an increased risk of transitioning to a first episode of psychosis without intervention. Our team works closely with the service users and their families over a 6 month period, during this time we offer a range of therapeutic inventions to support their recovery and mental health needs. With the aim of reducing the distress associated with attenuated or transient psychotic symptoms and reduce the number of transitions to psychosis. This is an opportunity to be a part of a very supportive team, where your contribution and development are highly valued. You will be involved in completing holistic assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Care coordination is part of your role, however in ARMS we aim to keep caseloads to a manageable level. This enables clinicians to focus on quality interventions and increased clinical contact, with an emphasis on recovery. Main duties of the job Working in the At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service is an excellent opportunity for Community Practitioners to offer care and support on a recovery focused journey for people aged 14-25 years who have an 'at risk mental state'. Opportunities for practitioners to develop or build on existing skills. Practitioners will work with service users in overcoming any difficulties that they might have, help develop understanding about symptoms, support the development of new ways of coping and aid daily living skills. To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions. Participation in duty rota and triaging new referrals. To support health promotion of service users. Promote a culture of learning, education and professional development - the team often has student nurses on placement. Adhere to the principles of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust Policy and local reporting procedure. To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients, using the Biopsychosocial Risk Assessment Tool. To undertake Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental States (CAARMS). 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 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 will need to be clinically experienced, solution focussed and competent in working with individuals, their families, and carers, in a community setting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to develop and promote recovery based interventions for adults with mental health related needs. CNTW are an organisation that prides itself on honesty & transparency to promote quality care every day. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG24-354-JW-A Job locations Ravenswood Clinic Ravenswood Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5TX Job description Job responsibilities 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. The ARMS team is made up of health professionals with a high level of training and experience in working with young people who are going through difficult times.The team includes a Clinical Psychologist, a Psychological Therapist, Mental Health Nurses, an Assistant Psychologist and a Consultant Psychiatrist. The successful candidate will work along side all members of the team to ensure a holistic, recovery focus is maintained throughout the service user pathway. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 17th January 2025 Closing date : 2nd February 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities 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. The ARMS team is made up of health professionals with a high level of training and experience in working with young people who are going through difficult times.The team includes a Clinical Psychologist, a Psychological Therapist, Mental Health Nurses, an Assistant Psychologist and a Consultant Psychiatrist. The successful candidate will work along side all members of the team to ensure a holistic, recovery focus is maintained throughout the service user pathway. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 17th January 2025 Closing date : 2nd February 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN) 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. Preceptorship training 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 Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis. Knowledge Essential 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 Clinical leadership. Skills Essential Adaptability, flexibility, excellent communication skills and commitment to multi-agency team work. Comprehensive skills for continuous assessment of risks/safety planning skills Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Ability to provide evidence based therapeutic interventions. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Desirable Experience of working within a community mental health setting. Knowledge of other services which link to community services including voluntary and statutory agencies. Experience of working within a community mental health setting. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN) 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. Preceptorship training 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 Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis. Knowledge Essential 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 Clinical leadership. Skills Essential Adaptability, flexibility, excellent communication skills and commitment to multi-agency team work. Comprehensive skills for continuous assessment of risks/safety planning skills Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Ability to provide evidence based therapeutic interventions. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Desirable Experience of working within a community mental health setting. Knowledge of other services which link to community services including voluntary and statutory agencies. Experience of working within a community mental health setting. 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). Additional information 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 Ravenswood Clinic Ravenswood Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5TX Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)