Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Cumberland Infirmary
Town: Carlisle
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/03/2025 23:59
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Job overview
We are looking for qualified experienced staff to come and work in Psychiatric Liaison team in Cumbria. We can provide a flexible environment and have the facility to be able to provide a flexible working pattern over 24/7.
You will be providing mental health support to the acute hospitals, you will be able to offer mental health and social needs assessment, have an excellent understanding of mental health across all the pathways.
You will be able to develop meaningful relationships with other professionals such as A&E staff, Police, and adult social care to provide a holistic response to individuals' mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
You will manage all aspects of mental health care to provide support and advice to families, patients and professionals around mental health. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support.
As an experienced practitioner we will offer you regular supervision, management and clinical. We will offer opportunities for continued professional development. We also encourage our staff in the continued development of the service.
You will have skills in the assessment of all mental health issues that can arise out of normal working hours as the service is available 24/7. You will be skilled in decision making and confident in your own abilities as a practitioner.
Person specification
Education 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
* Mentor training
* 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
* Training in CPA, Safeguarding, MAPPA and child protection.
* Up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
* Experience working with patients with older age needs.
Knowledge and Experience
* 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.
Skills and Competencies
* Proven ability to carry out comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
* Risk assessment and risk management/safety planning skills.
* Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence-based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills. (self and others)
Role/Team specific
* Able to maintain professional development
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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