Job summary
- Main area
- Community Practitioner - Forensic Services
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working over 4 days)
- Job ref
- 263-SCG24-035-EW-B
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. Nicholas Hospital
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2024 23:59
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
Band 6 – Community Practitioner – Forensic Community Service
Some exciting opportunities have arisen to be part of the Forensic Community Service.
We are actively seeking to recruit an experienced registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join our diverse team. You will be supporting the service as one of our Community Practitioners
The Forensic Community Service is a specialist community team that has a fully embedded MDT – so the successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team that includes Medical, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology colleagues.
We are a regional service which provides care and treatment for adults (both male and female) who have a history of offending and/or pose a risk to others.
Our service users have come into contact with the criminal justice system and have been within the secure in-patient pathway. We provide Care Co-ordination for patients across the region, along with providing in-reach to patients within secure in-patient services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage their own caseload contributing to the assessment process and carrying out interventions. They will work closely with the other members of the team, supporting patients through their recovery. We hope to recruit new staff who are dynamic in their approach and wish to be part of an exciting service. Ongoing training around specialist risk assessment tools will be offered to the successful candidates.
Desirable attributes for the successful candidate include previous knowledge or working with offenders and patients with complex needs.
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.
The service currently operates during working hours of Monday to Friday (0900-1700). There is an option to condense your hours across four weekdays.
The team covers the whole of the Cumbria Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust footprint. There is also some working into Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Provider Collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The aim of our community services is to reduce length of stay in secure beds, reduce re-admission and provide an ongoing service in the community using interventions based on NHS England's '12 components of Care', a biopsychosocial model.
The team also provide assessment and expert advice to other Mental Health services regarding risk management which will enable patients to remain in the least restrictive setting and reduce the risk of offending/re-offending.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th September 2024
Closing date : 2nd October 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Certificates & Qualifications
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
- 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.
- 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 criteria
- Experience of working within a community team
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience of working with Forensic patients
- Experience of working with complex patients
Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- 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.
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
- Mark Scott
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01912467273
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