Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join our team in the west of Northumberland. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner in our Psychosis pathway. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you and welcome applications from a range of clinical backgrounds including nursing, OT, social work, and psychology.
West Northumberland Community Treatment Team have many years of experience in providing care and treatment to those who live in the beautifully rural area of Northumberland. We are a highly motivated team who are part of trust transformation and pioneering projects.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of service users, provide clinical supervision, and contribute to the development of the psychosis pathway within the team.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a Community Treatment Team and managing a caseload of service users with complex needs.
Main Duties of the Job
The Advanced Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and provide treatment to a defined group of patients with a range of conditions. The Advanced Practitioner will practice autonomously within the Pathway and in accordance with local and Trust Policy, Protocols, Standards, and Guidelines.
The post holder will undertake advanced practice procedures and specialised therapeutic interventions, promoting Recovery and Wellbeing and maximising independence.
To deliver a high quality of care, assessment, and therapeutic intervention to adults with complex and substantial difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team approach.
To manage complex risks competently and in accordance with Trust and Statutory guidance.
To support and advise practitioners within the Pathway.
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.
Job Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Closing date: 7th January 2025.
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD, or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
* Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence-based treatments relevant to Pathway.
* Skills and experience in treatment of those with psychosis.
* Experience and skills in supervision of staff and students.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in managing complex cases and risk.
* Experience and application of audit process and its evaluation. Knowledge and understanding of Recovery and Wellbeing model and its application.
* Commitment to partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
* Coordinating and supporting staff in the day-to-day provision of clinical services.
* Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
* Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
* Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
* Teaching/training experience of developing Care Pathways.
* Experience in carrying out research.
Skills and Competencies
* Excellent communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management.
* Evidence of effective organisational skills.
* Evidence of leadership skills. Expert clinical supervision skills.
* Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping. Evidence of excellent report writing.
* Evidence-based clinical skills and advanced nursing practice.
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.
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