Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Community Practitioner to join the Kolvin Service. The Kolvin Service compromises a regional community adolescent forensic mental health service, a nationally commissioned FCAMHS and mental health and forensic services into two Secure Children's Homes (SCHs) in the North East for young people aged 10-18 years. The Kolvin Service collaboratively leads on the implementation of the SECURE STAIRS trauma-informed framework at Aycliffe Secure Centre and Kyloe House SCHs. The SECURE STAIRS framework represents a shift in focus within the secure estate from interventions focussed solely at young people, to interventions focussed on the whole system. The challenging nature of this post requires suitably applicants to be an experienced mental health or learning disability nurse who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and well organized, have excellent communication skills, sound clinical assessment, risk management and intervention skills; and a commitment to multi-disciplinary working is essential. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills delivering therapeutic work and trauma-informed care as well as being able to demonstrate the capacity to understand the impact of working with trauma on professionals and carers. Main duties of the job The post holder will assist the MDT in the service delivery, be responsible for carrying out comprehensive mental health assessment including risk assessments, management plans and care plans and support coordinating the provision of therapeutic interventions with young people. The post holder will support the MDT providing a service for children and young people with complex trauma, who may be considered to present high risk to themselves, high risk to others or are highly vulnerable. As part of a wider team, the successful candidate will offer assessments, carry out interventions, and support professionals and carers working with the children and young people to support the principles of the SECURE STAIRS Framework. Within this service there is the opportunity to develop further skills and knowledge with regards to trauma informed care and delivering therapeutic interventions. To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate. To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions. To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care. 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. The integrated service not only works with CNTW clinicians but other professions from differing organisations. Date posted 11 February 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-SCG25-020-MG Job locations Aycliffe Secure Centre Newton Aycliffe DL5 6JB Job description Job responsibilities Undertake a comprehensive Core Assessment of Service Users health and social care needs including clustering in accordance with Care Coordination Policy. To be the Primary Assessor in Assessment Clinics & Domiciliary Visits as indicated. Develop a Clinical Formulation of needs to inform Care Planning and ongoing delivery of care. Assess and Manage Risks to service users and others, who present with complex and significant risks, involving possible harm to self or others and formulate appropriate Interventions and Risk/Safety Planning. To utilise the support of colleagues, other Services or Clinical Team Lead as required. Undertake Care Planning, Implementation and Review of Service Users presenting with enhanced needs in accordance with the Trusts Care Coordination Policy. Demonstrate Clinical Reasoning when selecting appropriate Treatments / Psychological based Interventions, taking into consideration the Service Users clinical presentation, Risk Issues, Vulnerability, and willingness to engage in services. Make a judgement on whether clients have the capacity to give informed consent and seek additional advice and expertise when necessary. Reflect and critically appraise own performance knowing when to seek advice and support from more experienced clinicians. Advocate on behalf of Service Users and Carer to ensure that Trust and Local Authority Statutory responsibilities are met. Ability to exercise clinical and professional judgement which may be in conflict with other professions or the service user. Understand and Apply policies and procedures which ensure that the Trust and Local Authority statutory responsibilities are being met. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 11th February 2025 Closing date : 25th February 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Undertake a comprehensive Core Assessment of Service Users health and social care needs including clustering in accordance with Care Coordination Policy. To be the Primary Assessor in Assessment Clinics & Domiciliary Visits as indicated. Develop a Clinical Formulation of needs to inform Care Planning and ongoing delivery of care. Assess and Manage Risks to service users and others, who present with complex and significant risks, involving possible harm to self or others and formulate appropriate Interventions and Risk/Safety Planning. To utilise the support of colleagues, other Services or Clinical Team Lead as required. Undertake Care Planning, Implementation and Review of Service Users presenting with enhanced needs in accordance with the Trusts Care Coordination Policy. Demonstrate Clinical Reasoning when selecting appropriate Treatments / Psychological based Interventions, taking into consideration the Service Users clinical presentation, Risk Issues, Vulnerability, and willingness to engage in services. Make a judgement on whether clients have the capacity to give informed consent and seek additional advice and expertise when necessary. Reflect and critically appraise own performance knowing when to seek advice and support from more experienced clinicians. Advocate on behalf of Service Users and Carer to ensure that Trust and Local Authority Statutory responsibilities are met. Ability to exercise clinical and professional judgement which may be in conflict with other professions or the service user. Understand and Apply policies and procedures which ensure that the Trust and Local Authority statutory responsibilities are being met. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 11th February 2025 Closing date : 25th February 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualifications 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. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. 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 Evidence of CPD and evidence based practice Experience and Knowledge Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Skills and Competencies Essential Proven 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. Desirable Knowledge of RIO and Data Systems Knowledge and Application of psychologically based interventions Person Specification Education and Qualifications 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. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. 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 Evidence of CPD and evidence based practice Experience and Knowledge Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Skills and Competencies Essential Proven 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. Desirable Knowledge of RIO and Data Systems Knowledge and Application of psychologically based interventions 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 Aycliffe Secure Centre Newton Aycliffe DL5 6JB Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)