Job summary
Do you want to work in a team where you can shape someone's first experience of mental health services, share your opinions, knowledge and expertise and make a difference, use evidence based interventions, be involved in research, and receive training around interventions we know work with the client group?
If this is you then the Northumberland Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team would like you to join us. We are currently offering a 9 month fixed term Band 6 Community Practitioner post.
You will be working across Northumberland supporting 14 - 65 year olds who are thought to be developing a first episode of psychosis.
You will work as part of a dynamic Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT), assessing and delivering interventions to service users as well as supporting families, whilst also working collaboratively with other professionals.
The service is committed to developing the skills of practitioners, so there will be opportunities to develop further clinical skills. You will be involved in care co-ordination, but with a caseload of 15 allowing greater opportunity to offer interventions / treatment.
Main duties of the job
Do you have a passion to support service users in their recovery, engage and involve families in care planning and use formulation to help a service user understand their experiences?
In the role as a community practitioner you will:
- triage referrals and allocate for assessment where appropriate.
- undertake initial assessment, feedback to MDT.
- act as point of contact for referrals and calls where they are not able to wait.
- manage a caseload, complete risk assessment and care planning, liaise with other professionals within and external to the team .
- provide recovery focused, evidence based interventions and care 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 : 10th June 2025
Closing date : 17th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th June 2025
Closing date : 17th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education/ 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/awareness in delivering psychological interventions.
- Mentor Training.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the community.
- Post Registration Qualifications in CBT/Family Interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a psychosis pathway.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based interventions- CBT/family interventions
- 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 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of delivery of CBT/family interventions working with psychosis.
Addtional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Education/ 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/awareness in delivering psychological interventions.
- Mentor Training.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the community.
- Post Registration Qualifications in CBT/Family Interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a psychosis pathway.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based interventions- CBT/family interventions
- 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 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of delivery of CBT/family interventions working with psychosis.
Addtional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
