Job summary Mental health older persons Darlington Community Team are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our amazing team. We provide complex interventions, supporting people with severe and enduring mental health conditions. You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with experience in the delivery of high-quality planned care. You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. You can expect regular supervision and support from the collective leadership. Main duties of the job As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues. You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families. You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. In addition you will further develop skills in psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management. You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post. There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision. About us We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-DDM-009-25 Job locations West Park Hospital Edward Pease Way Darlington DL2 2TS Job description Job responsibilities Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Additional contact details: Sarah.Kay23nhs.net, Advanced Practitioner -Carmen.fergusonnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Additional contact details: Sarah.Kay23nhs.net, Advanced Practitioner -Carmen.fergusonnhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with an approved professional body Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale). Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill-health Desirable Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working in a community setting Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidence based knowledge of best practice of caring for service users in designated field Understanding of relevant legislation e.g. MHA/MCA Understanding of safeguarding and it's application in practice Awareness of risk assessment and it's application in practice Desirable Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment Awareness of research and evidence-based practice in designated field Clinical governance and supervision of other team members Skills Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale). Manage own time and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale). Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale). Desirable Competency in ECG and venepuncture Presentation skills Personal Attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with an approved professional body Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale). Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill-health Desirable Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working in a community setting Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidence based knowledge of best practice of caring for service users in designated field Understanding of relevant legislation e.g. MHA/MCA Understanding of safeguarding and it's application in practice Awareness of risk assessment and it's application in practice Desirable Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment Awareness of research and evidence-based practice in designated field Clinical governance and supervision of other team members Skills Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale). Manage own time and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale). Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale). Desirable Competency in ECG and venepuncture Presentation skills Personal Attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. 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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address West Park Hospital Edward Pease Way Darlington DL2 2TS Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)