Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the South of Tyne Children and Young Peoples Service, based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland.
CYPS is fully integrated team who provide specialist mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex and enduring mental health problems, and deliver a wide range of evidence based interventions through clearly defined care pathways.
We have developed a comprehensive supervision structure for staff including individual supervision and peer support, through our care pathways. We offer many interventions to young people and their families, and offer training through our internal training programme.
The multi-disciplinary team comprises of a highly skilled and experienced workforce.
We are now recruiting into a band 6 Community Practitioner to work within our Learning Disability Pathway.
Main duties of the job
The Learning Disability Pathway offers an initial assessment to children and young people who have a diagnosed learning disability, and aim to support those who present with complex mental health difficulties and challenging behaviours. We offer a range of interventions including;
- Confident parenting group, whichfocuses on understanding behaviour and parental wellbeing
- Brief behaviour assessment -Behaviour Support plan
- IPBS - further assessment/support PBS implementation
- Special friends group or individual anxiety work
- Emotional regulation
- Modified CBT - depression/anxiety
- Psychiatric assessment
- Medication
- Access other psychological therapies/interventions as required across service.
We are keen to recruit a clinician with experience in working with children and young people, who can work collaboratively with partner agencies and who can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The team operates across the hours of 8.00 to 8.00 Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 9-5.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th May 2023
Closing date : 26th May 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th May 2023
Closing date : 26th May 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of Evidence Based clinical approaches as identified
- 12 - 24 months minimum experience post registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Mentor Training.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of Evidence Based clinical approaches as identified
- 12 - 24 months minimum experience post registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
