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Teitl cyflogwr
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?
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Within West Cumbria we have exciting opportunities to work within our established Psychiatric Liaison Service. This post offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to come into services at a time when Psychiatric Liaison is high on the national agenda with regard to being embedded in all emergency departments/ wider hospital. Current drivers in services the longer term plan/ treat as one/ side by side etc. are based around Psychiatric Liaison Services. This is a full-time permanent position.
The service provides all psychiatric input to the Acute Hospital for those presenting with a mental health problem, be it solely in the Emergency Department or as a comorbid presentation on any of the significant number of wards . Specialty areas include
- Young people, those aged 16-18
- Maternity
- Neurology
- Drug and Alcohol
- Eating Disorders
- Dementia and Delirium
- Significant incidents of self harm
- People subject to the criminal justice system
- People presenting in mental health crisis
- People with learning disabilities
- Student mental health presentations
The service requires working across a 24 hour shift system. A. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a continuously developing service that is striving to be the best in the country.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Liaison staff providing comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments.
We have a supportive MDT each day
Providing psychological interventions to patients within the acute hospital
Liaising with professional's involved in the person's care.
Providing training and education to acute staff.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and confident individuals to enhance the current service provided to those patients presenting to the Acute Trust within our dedicated Liaison Team in West Cumberland Hospital based on site in Newlands Unit.
The successful candidate will be joining a team with well established links with the acute trusts and will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th July 2024
Closing date : 30th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Manyleb y person
Education and Qualification
Meini prawf hanfodol
- ssional 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.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post registration qualification in psychological intervention (2)
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Post Registration experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs and risk
- Evidence of MDT working and third sector interface
- Evidence post registration experience of working autonomously
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Skills and Competencies
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstration of ability to carry out assessment of complex mental health needs
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Effective communication skills
- 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.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Demonstrate ability to utlise de-escalation skills to manage challenging behaviour
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Denise Courtney
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01946705279
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Denise Courtney - [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth