Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to work within the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership. The post holder will be working in 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 psycho-social interventions to support service users in considering and achieving recovery.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualized 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, potentially supporting service users to other healthcare settings. There may be some requirement for community and lone working.
1. Taking general height, weight, and physical health observations.
2. Communicating closely with GPs, District Nurses, Hospitals, and other Health Care professionals.
3. Wound care management may be required.
4. Providing and assisting with blood-borne virus assessment & treatment pathways.
5. Conducting individualized clinical assessments, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
6. Offering specialist advice and information to colleagues around physical health.
7. Demonstrating leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students.
8. Managing the assessment and casework of service users with substantial and complex needs.
9. In collaboration with the Service User and Carer, developing Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plans as necessary.
10. Considering Carer needs and ensuring Carer and family involvement where appropriate.
11. Delivering evidence-based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
12. Coordinating 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
* 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.
* Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions/skills relevant to the post.
* Post-registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Appropriate training (e.g., Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection).
* Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
* Experience of working within a community team.
* Non-Medical Prescribing.
Knowledge and Experience
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards, and other local and national initiatives.
* 12 to 24 months of band 5 qualified nurse experience, depending upon service need.
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
* Experience and knowledge of working within drug and alcohol services.
Skills and Competencies
* Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs, including 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, with evidence of a high level of professional, organizational, and leadership skills (self & others).
* Ability to adapt within a changing environment and work under pressure.
* Leadership & Delegation Skills.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to travel within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas.
Role/Team Specific Requirements
* Able to maintain professional development, with good and effective communication skills and the 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.
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