Job summary
We are currently in the process of expanding and developing our existing mental health services for children and young people (CYP), which includes this exciting development working within South Tyneside primary care services as part of the Lifespan Model.
We are seeking applicants with outstanding skills, knowledge, and experience of working with young people and their families. The applicant will be a non-medical prescriber (or working towards this), they will work directly into the GP surgeries and complete the ADHD medication reviews as per nice guidelines. We also have Learning Disability and Mental Health nurses to be a support for families and young people with time limited interventions at key times in a young person's life. Applicants must have strong communication and organisational skills and will be required to work collaboratively with partners, demonstrating the effectiveness of this service through the consistent use of appropriate outcome measures.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners (PCMHP) for CYP's as part of the Lifespan Model being developed within South Tyneside. This role will provide the post holder the opportunity to apply and use their skills within primary care making sure that children, young people and their families and carers receive appropriate and timely assessment, while working with partner agencies to embed the community mental health transformation model.
This is a very exciting, diverse, and autonomous role, as such it will be vital to have positive working relationships with the primary and secondary care team, as well as third sector organisations.
We are looking for a B7 Mental Health Practitioner/Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) (or working towards this) for the ADHD element of the lifespan model, they will work directly into the GP surgeries and complete the ADHD medication reviews as per nice guidelines. We also have Learning Disability and Mental Health nurses to support families and young people with time limited interventions at key times in a young person's life. They will have extensive experience of working with children and young people within a mental health setting and who can work autonomously within GP practices and is also an effective team member.
About us
The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be committed to delivering excellent patient care. We are committed to providing both management and clinical supervision and will support with continuous professional development.
The introduction of PCMHP role for CYP is new within this locality as part of the Lifespan Model, as such it will give the post holder an excellent opportunity to shape, influence, and develop the services for CYP in primary care moving forward, while being supported by the clinical team.
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 June 2024
Closing date : 25th June 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th June 2024
Closing date : 25th June 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- 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
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards and other local and national initiatives.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Participate in Joint Development Reviews
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- 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).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and to work under pressure.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Delegation skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- 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
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards and other local and national initiatives.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Participate in Joint Development Reviews
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- 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).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and to work under pressure.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Delegation skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
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).
