Job summary
- Main area
- Registered Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Registered AHP's
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SCG24-046-AB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges Park Hospital
- Town
- Morpeth
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 31/07/2024
Employer heading
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Northumberland Head Injuries service are happy to be offering an exciting opportunity for Band 6 Community Practitioner. We would welcome applications from Social Workers, Nurses or AHP's
We are a multidisciplinary community team working across the whole of Northumberland with individuals with complex neurological needs following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The successful post holder will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality patient care, good organisational skills and be able to demonstrate prioritisation of workload. Key components of the role will be to ensure the service offers a safe, caring, responsive and well-led service to the people we serve.
The role will include liaising with agencies such as social care, service providers, inpatient services, safeguarding, alongside a range of other agencies. Within this team we pride ourselves on having a broad range of knowledge within these selected areas and ability to manage the risks associated with this.
We work in an environment where staff are valued highly and where we make every effort to encourage and support you to develop yourself in your specialist areas of interest.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of patients who have complex neurological needs following Traumatic Brain Injury.
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, working collaboratively with Patients, Carers and the MDT.
Work collaboratively with patients, carers and the MDT to develop individual neuro rehab goal plans, ensuring patients have access to regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt the rehab 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 junior staff and students as delegated by Clinical Lead.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a patient centred philosophy into practice and patient centred collaborative care.
Working for our organisation
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, with opportunities for in house and external training
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th June 2024
Closing date : 9th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and qualification
Essential criteria
- 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 in clinical interventions/skills relevant to the post.
- 12-24 months minimum post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a community team.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessment of individuals with complex health needs.
- Risk Assessment and risk management/safety/planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatments options including a range of experience based clinical approaches.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to maintain professional development
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Neil Brownlee
- Job title
- Lon Term Conditions Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01670 394150
- Additional information
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