Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Northumberland Children and Young Peoples Service. We are recruiting band 6 Community Practitioner to work into our Mental Health Pathway
Our service is fully integrated and provides specialist mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex and enduring mental health problems, including those with a learning disability. The multi-disciplinary team comprises of a highly skilled and experienced workforce.
To be responsible for the assessment and management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex mental health needs.
To provide evidence based interventions following a full assessment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To complete documentation within robust timescales, and ensure review.
To undertake duties in supporting families and partner agencies, and attend multi-agency meetings to safeguard children.
Northumberland work from 5 bases, and your base will be allocated to the closest to your home address (Bases in Alnwick, Hexham, Blyth and Morpeth).
Main duties of the job
We 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 via our internal training programme.
We are keen to recruit clinicians with experience in working with infants, Cared for children and young people and those with trauma and attachment difficulties. Successful candidates will be supported to engage in appropriate therapeutic training, following a probationary period, to further upskill and strengthen their knowledge base. Collaborative working with partner agencies and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team is an integral aspect of this post.
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.
You will receive regular supervision and the chance to engage in ongoing continuing professional development,
The service operates within the North business unit of CNTW and works across the geographical area of Northumberland.
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 find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 1st August2024
Closing date : 15th August 2024
We welcome your application.
We would encourage you to contact Jade Massey/ Eve Jones Clinical leads on 01670 502700 to discuss the position further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 1st August2024
Closing date : 15th August 2024
We welcome your application.
We would encourage you to contact Jade Massey/ Eve Jones Clinical leads on 01670 502700 to discuss the position further.
Person Specification
Certificates and experience
Essential
- First Level qualification RMN/ RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent e.g. Social worker, OT
- 12-24 months minimum post registration experience
- Experience working in mental health or LD
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
- Experience working with children and young people
Knowlede
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of differential diagnosis
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills A
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding needs of carers
Person Specification
Certificates and experience
Essential
- First Level qualification RMN/ RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent e.g. Social worker, OT
- 12-24 months minimum post registration experience
- Experience working in mental health or LD
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
- Experience working with children and young people
Knowlede
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of differential diagnosis
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills A
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding needs of carers
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).
