Community Practitioner

Job title:

Community Practitioner

Company:

NHS

Job description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITHIN NORTHUMBERLAND CYPS The Children and Young People’s Service provide an integrated service for children with persistent, moderate to severe mental health concerns, who have received a previous targeted intervention from other services and have shown little or no improvement.We deliver a wide range of evidence based interventions through clearly defined care pathways. Development opportunities can be accessed via our comprehensive internal training programme. We have a robust supervision structure for staff, alongside peer support.Our Mental Health pathway undertakes assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex mental health needs, including anxiety, low mood, self-harm and trauma. Clinicians will work within a collaboratively care planned approach, should be able to work autonomously and within a multi- disciplinary team.We are keen to recruit clinicians with experience in working with children and young people, and who can work collaboratively with partner agencies.Main duties of the jobCarrying a complex caseload of young people requiring therapeutic interventions.Provide training and clinical supervision/support to the wider team.Attendance at multi agency meetings and risk management group.Support with transition work and audits as appropriate. Linking in with parent, carers and other partnersAbout usWe 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.DetailsDate posted29 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-CCG25-200-ADJob locationsCraster UnitMorpethNE61 2NUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 29th May 2025Closing date : 12th June 2025We welcome your application.For further information please contact:Team Manager Joanne Wylie and/orClinical Leads Jade Massey/Eve Jones Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 29th May 2025Closing date : 12th June 2025We welcome your application.For further information please contact:Team Manager Joanne Wylie and/orClinical Leads Jade Massey/Eve JonesPerson SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential

• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• 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
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Experience working with Children’s Mental Health
• Experience of working in the community
• Trained and experienced in evidence based therapy

Skills and CompetenciesEssential

• 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).

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• 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.

Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential

• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• 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
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Experience working with Children’s Mental Health
• Experience of working in the community
• Trained and experienced in evidence based therapy

Skills and CompetenciesEssential

• 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).

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• 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.

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Morpeth, Northumberland

Job date

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:54:46 GMT

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