Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within MHSOP Stockton for 2 band 6 practitioners to joint our team.
We provide a range of interventions guided by both the functional and dementia care pathways, to support people at home and to reduce the need for mental health hospital admissions. Interventions are delivered on either an individual or group basis for people predominantly in the over 65 age range with severe or acute mental health conditions including; behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, severe and enduring mental illness, associated with significant disability, psychosis and affective disorders and any mental disorder where there is significant risk of self-harm or harm to others.
Applications are welcome from those with a Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification and appropriate registration.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Practitioner, you will offer supervision and guidance to newly qualified staff, students and support workers.
You will work primarily within an organic setting but may be required to work across organic and functional pathways completing assessments of need and develop collaborative care plans with patients, carers and families.
You will provide evidenced based interventions as required and support the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
The role will require you to liaise with Mental Health Inpatient wards, care homes, social services and primary care colleagues.
The successful applicant will receive regular appraisal, clinical and management supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.
About us
We have a robust clinical and management supervision structure and support and promote continued professional training and development as well as speciality CPD opportunities.
There are clinical specialist meetings to discuss and engage in ongoing development and CPD.
TEWV provides specialist care across Teesside, Darlington, County Durham, North Yorkshire and the Vale of York. Some of the benefits for staff working in the Trust include:
- Travel:Free parking, car sharing scheme (via Lift Share), Business Car Lease Scheme, Non-Business Use Car Lease Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing:Access to Trust gyms, rapid access to an independent counselling service, rapid access to physiotherapy, Occupational Health Services, free flu vaccinations at/near your place of work, dedicated Employee Support Service, Mindfulness Training, access to the Employee Psychology Service and Staff Retreats.
- Rewarding Employment Practices:Career development, Quality Improvement Systems (QIS), ability to purchase additional annual leave, career breaks, flexible working, Investors in People, childcare vouchers, pre-retirement provision, retirement gift, access to canteens and coffee shops, access to the Chaplaincy Service, staff surveys/experience, staff awards, long service recognition award and gift, Christmas savings club, staff lottery and access to Health Service Discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details:Rachel Rose - Advanced Clinical Practitioner
r.rose2@nhs.net 07917 813583
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details:Rachel Rose - Advanced Clinical Practitioner
r.rose2@nhs.net 07917 813583
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved body
- Evidence of CPD
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved body
- Evidence of CPD
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
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).
