Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to work within the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership. The post holder would be working into our Physical Health pathway.
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care. The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working directly with those who have a physical health need. It may potentially involve supporting service users to other health care settings. There may be some requirement for community and lone working.
1. Taking general height, weight and physical health observations.
2. Communicating closely with GP's, District Nurses, Hospitals, and other Health Care professionals.
3. The post will potentially require some wound care management.
4. There will be a requirement of providing and assisting blood borne virus assessment & treatment pathway.
5. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
6. Offer specialist advice and information to colleagues around physical health.
7. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students.
8. To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs.
9. In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plans as necessary.
10. To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved where appropriate.
11. To deliver evidence-based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
12. Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews, and Discharge Planning.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential:
* 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.
* Post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Appropriate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection.
* Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Knowledge and Experience Essential:
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
* 12 to 24 months band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Skills and Competencies Essential:
* 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.
Additional Requirements Essential:
* Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas.
Role / Team Specific Requirements Essential:
* Able to maintain professional development. Good, effective communication skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary Team.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: North Tyneside Recovery Partnership, The Forum, Wallsend, NE28 8JR
Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/
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