Job summary
We are looking for a permanent, full time Community Practitioner to join the East memory and later life service in North Cumbria.
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in working with older adults offering assessment of their cognitive functioning.
The team is well established with approximately 50 well motivated employees working hard to assess, diagnose and treat those referred to our service.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of patients who have substantial and complex needs.
Provide specialist clinical advice to patients, families, carers, staff, statutory agencies, third sector partner agencies and the public.
You will be expected to provide high quality assessment and care, alongside offering the wider team support, advice and supervision
Work collaboratively with patients to develop care plans, recovery and wellbeingplans. Ensuring patients have access to regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt care plans as necessary.
To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in care planning where appropriate.
To deliver evidenced based clinical interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate treatment planning, interventions, clinical reviews and discharge planning.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Team Manager and Clinical Leads.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a patient centred philosophy into nursing practice and patient centred collaborative care.
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 : 7th August 2025
Closing date : 21st August 2025
We welcome your application.
Please feel free to contact for any further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th August 2025
Closing date : 21st August 2025
We welcome your application.
Please feel free to contact for any further information.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
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).
- 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.
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
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Qualifications
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.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
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).
- 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.
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
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Qualifications
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.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
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).
