Main area Community Practitioner (Learning Disability) Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (none) Job ref 263-CCG25-077-AD
Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Eddie Ferguson House Town Blyth Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/03/2025 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
The post holder will be part of a comprehensive and responsive nursing service within the Community Learning Disability Team. This includes ensuring the provision of specialist professional direction, support and leadership on operational and best practice issues in relation to nursing and adherence to the NMC code of professional practice.
The post holder will be expected to positively represent the needs and rights of people with a learning disability, tackling health inequalities and improving access to NHS services. The post holder will facilitate a close working relationship between primary and specialist services, voluntary and private organisations, people with a learning disability and carers.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the Community Learning Disability Team, having responsibility for a designated complex caseload.
All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Main duties of the job
1. To identify the health needs of people with a learning disability referred to the service, using specialist clinical skills and knowledge in areas such as challenging behaviour, mental health and complex health needs.
2. To provide a high standard of specialist nursing assessment, formulation and care planning, nursing intervention and evaluation, including assessment and management of risk and crisis situations.
3. To empower clients to access other health services by developing working relationships with relevant professionals.
4. To work with primary and secondary care on integrating pathways for delivering and improving access to health care for people with a learning disability.
5. To educate people with a learning disability about treatment and general health issues in conjunction with other health providers.
6. To work autonomously on a day-to-day basis and be responsible for the management of a complex caseload, which is agreed and reviewed through clinical and managerial supervision.
7. To maintain a high level of communication within very complex and highly sensitive situations with clients and carers.
8. To provide and be involved with individual and group and work jointly with relevant services where appropriate.
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.
* 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.
Knowledge and Experience
* 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.
* Experience of working with Complex Clients
Skills and Competencies
* 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.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Experience of managing own time/ working autonomously
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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