Advanced 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?
Job overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Advanced practitioner prescriber to join our team in Gateshead . An exciting opportunity has arisen for a advanced practitioner in our Community Treatment team If that sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.
This post is for half a day per week.
There are a number of patients within the secondary care service that are stable on Lithium with no new side effects, complications or mental health symptoms.
This role is to support this group of patients who are stable on Lithium to ensure this group of patients have continued prescribing and monitoring at the level of CTT.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a Community Treatment Team and managing a caseload of service users with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
To prescribe and monitor for those patients stable on Lithium. This post will be split across Newcastle and Gateshead Community Treatment teams.
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 : 4^th February 2025Closing date : 18^th February 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Skills and experience in treatment of those with psychosis
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based treatments relevant to Pathway.
- ENB 998/P126/127 Student Assessor
- Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping. Evidence of excellent Report writing.
- Evidence based clinical skills
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.