Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to work within the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership. The post holder would be working into our Physical Health pathway.
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care. The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working directing with those to have a physical health need. It will potentially involve supporting service users to other health care settings. There may be some requirement for community and lone working.
Taking general height, weight and physical health obs
Communicating closer with the likes of GP's, District Nurses, Hospital and other Health Care professionals
The post will potentially require some wound care management
There will be a requirement of providing and assisting blood borne virus assessment & treatment pathway
The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team
Offer specialist advice and information to colleagues around physical health
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs
In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in where appropriate
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions
Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.
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 : 18th February 2025
Closing date : 4th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th February 2025
Closing date : 4th March 2025
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
- Mentor Training
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Appropiate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
- Experience and knowledge of working within drug and alcohol
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Leadership & Delegation Skills
Additional Requiremetns
Essential
- Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas
Role / Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development. Good, effective communications skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary Team
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
- Mentor Training
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Appropiate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
- Experience and knowledge of working within drug and alcohol
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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).
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Leadership & Delegation Skills
Additional Requiremetns
Essential
- Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas
Role / Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development. Good, effective communications skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary Team
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).
