Community Practitioner
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?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
We are really exciting to advertise for this innovative dual role Community Practitioner, which will combine the opportunity to deliver family interventions as well as contribute to the clinical delivery of all therapy modalities provided by the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies.
The successful applicant will be based within the Specialist Psychological Therapies Family Therapy Service (circa 3 days per week) and will deliver place-based family interventions with service users and their families. You will co-work with experienced family interventions practitioners and systemic family therapists within the service.You will also co-work alongside CNTW staff who are currently training in family interventions to support their learning and development. You will receive operational, and high-quality specialist clinical supervision in Family Interventions.
The post holder will also work across all the other pathways within Specialist Psychological Services (circa 2 days per week) conducting waiting list management reviews, coordinating and where appropriate co-delivering universal group therapy offers, as well as picking up various ad hoc clinical work to support clients open to the service (e.g. signposting, safeguarding, crisis management, etc.).
We are also open to applications from individuals who are undertaking systemic family interventions in psychosis and bipolar training.
Main duties of the job- Provide evidence-based family interventions for psychosis and bipolar with a defined caseload of families within place-based community services.
- Co-work with other CNTW staff undertaking family interventions training to support their learning and development.
- Work alongside service leads to evaluate the impact of the post.
- Participate in the family therapy team clinical meetings and team CPD activities.
- Complete waiting list management review calls for those people who have been assessed and are awaiting individual or group therapy and escalate any clinical concerns to Pathway Manager/Clinical Lead as required.
- Conduct ad hoc clinical activity to support the variety of clinical needs of clients open to SPT, including contribution to the SPT Single Point of Access meeting, supporting therapists with safeguarding concerns, signposting/making onward referrals, etc.
- Coordinate and where appropriate, co-deliver universal group offers or therapy preparatory groups ran by SPT
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9th April 2025Closing date : 23rd April 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- 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
- Post registration training in clinical/psychological interventions relevant to post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
- Training in CPA and Safeguarding.
- Up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
- Post registration qualifications in psychological interventions
- Experience of working within a community team
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- 12-24 months of Band 5 nurse experience, depending on service need
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria- 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 and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in NICE guidance
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of high level professional, organisational and leadership skills (self and others)
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multiagency approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Excellent time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
- Clinical Leadership
- Training and induction of staff
- Delegation skills
- Debriefing skills
- Teaching/Presentation skills
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential criteria- Able to maintain professional development
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to work in an MDT
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
- Training and experience in family interventions in psychosis and bipolar (either Exeter or BFT) with additional Foundation Level Systemic Practice Training
- Group work experience
- Waiting list management
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.