Job summary
This is an exciting job opportunity for community practitioners within Newcastle and Gateshead CYPS within the Mental health team.
We would like to hear from practitioners interested in community work and working with children and young people.
We are a team that is dedicated to supporting the needs of young people within our area, if this sounds like a team you would like to work for please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for practitioners who have experience in or transferable skills to manage complex caseloads and effective diary management. The role will comprise of holistic assessments, carrying a clinical caseload and duty work.
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.
The service operates within the Central business unit of CNTW and works across the geographical area of Newcastle and Gateshead.
The team functions as an MDT where we work collaboratively with nurses, support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, psychology and psychiatry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9 November 2023
Closing date : 7 January 2024
If you would like to find out more information about the role and speak to the team, please come along to our open event at Benton House on the 14th of December, 13:00-15:00. We are also hosting an online Open Event on the 14th of December, 18:00-19:00. Please follow the link to join;https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup join/19%3ameeting_MTNiNjlmMTAtMTYyMC00ZTMyLWE1NmItZTA5ZjZkMTNhZWM5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22789d5742-0f5e-454b-b048-ca18782817b4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2279c69885-3fea-4c6c-8682-5e03b869c48d%22%7d
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9 November 2023
Closing date : 7 January 2024
If you would like to find out more information about the role and speak to the team, please come along to our open event at Benton House on the 14th of December, 13:00-15:00. We are also hosting an online Open Event on the 14th of December, 18:00-19:00. Please follow the link to join;https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup join/19%3ameeting_MTNiNjlmMTAtMTYyMC00ZTMyLWE1NmItZTA5ZjZkMTNhZWM5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22789d5742-0f5e-454b-b048-ca18782817b4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2279c69885-3fea-4c6c-8682-5e03b869c48d%22%7d
Person Specification
Certificates and experience
Essential
- First Level qualification RMN/ RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent e.g. Social worker, OT
- Up to date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications in psychological interventions
- Experience of working within a community team
knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC (or equivalent regulatory bodies) standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
skills
Essential
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- risk assessment and risk management/ safety planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation skills
Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
- Evidence of risk assessment
- Evidence of care planning.
Person Specification
Certificates and experience
Essential
- First Level qualification RMN/ RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent e.g. Social worker, OT
- Up to date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications in psychological interventions
- Experience of working within a community team
knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC (or equivalent regulatory bodies) standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
skills
Essential
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- risk assessment and risk management/ safety planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation skills
Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
- Evidence of risk assessment
- Evidence of care planning.
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).
