Community Nurse
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.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme.All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Are you looking for a change in career? Do you want to build on and enhance the high level of skills and experience you already possess? Why not consider this opportunity to join the Early Intervention in Psychosis team in Sunderland and South Tyneside?The service works with people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a very supportive team, where your contribution and development are highly valued. The successful applicants will work exclusively with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis across Sunderland and South Tyneside.
You will be able to work autonomously and will be willing and able to develop your skills and knowledge for this specialist role. You will be involved in completing holistic assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to people on your caseload.
The service is committed to developing the skills of practitioners, so there will be ongoing opportunities to develop further clinical skills and participate in research.
Main duties of the job
Working in the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team is an excellent opportunity for Community Practitioners to offer care and support on a recovery focused journey for people aged 14-65 years who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
Our team works closely with the service users and their families over a three year period, during this time we offer a range of therapeutic inventions to support their recovery and mental health needs. Practitioners will work with service users to support them to develop an understanding around their symptoms using a collaborative approach to care planning based on NICE guidance.
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically Interventions.
Participation in duty rota.
To support health promotion of service users.
Promote a culture of learning, education and professional development including mentoring students on placement.
Adhere to the principles of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust Policy and local reporting procedure.
To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients using the Biopsychosocial Risk Assessment Tool.
Working for our organisation
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.
We want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users, their families and carers. In return one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce.
You will need to be solution focussed and competent in working with individuals, their families, and carers, in a community setting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to develop and promote recovery based interventions for adults with mental health related needs.
CNTW are an organisation that prides itself on honesty & transparency to promote quality care every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16^th January 2025Closing date : 30^th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- 12 months post registration experience, and completed preceptorship
- Therapy Based Training
- ENB 998 / P126/127
- Student Assessor /Mentor
- Post registration clinical experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to use IT system
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment skills.
- Risk Management and Safety Planning skills.
- Adaptability, flexibility, good communication skills and a commitment to multi-agency team work
- Time Management skills and ability to prioritise work load
- Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions.
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.