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?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is on offer to join Newcastle & Gateshead Children and Young People's Service - Neurodevelopmental Team (ADHD Clinic).
Are you interested in pursing a career in a child and young people service?
Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge?
If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The role includes:
- Care co-ordination using CPA process
- Medication reviews in compliance with NICE Guidelines
- Safeguarding our children and families and attendance of Child Protection meetings.
- Effective diary management and IT skills.
- To work as part of our duty team, offering support and advice to families.
- Completion of physical health observations.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
- Work with the family/carer to support young person.
- The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
- To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Desirable but not essential: Non-medical prescribing qualification.
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.
This role includes work across Newcastle and Gateshead localities. Clinics are based at Benton House (Newcastle) and Bensham Hospital (Gateshead).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be responsible for an allocated caseload within the ADHD medication clinic.
Provide specialist clinical advice to the young person, carers, staff, statutory agencies, third sector partner agencies and the public.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensure safety and commitment to promoting recovery and well-being maximising independence.
To work autonomously, as well as being able to work in small MDTs (pods) and with the wider ADHD Clinic team, including Medics, NMPs, Community Practitioners, Clinical Support Assistants.
Coordinate treatment planning and interventions, reviews and discharge planning.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by clinical lead.
Please find attached job description for full details. Please note this document is a generic job description for community practitioner post.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- 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.
- 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 & 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.
- Experience of working with children.
- Clinical Leadership.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation 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.