Job Description

If you are looking to work in a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment, that challenges your skills and allows you to progress and professionally develop. Then this is the opportunity for you. We are based in an vibrant area of the North East which includes historical sites, beautiful coastlines and world class eateries.We are also one of the pioneer teams within CNTW who are leading in the 'community transformation' project. This is a nationwide change, streamlining how all community services engage with one another and improving the care experience for service users and carers. This is a fabulous time to join a community treatment team and if successful it will be a valued experience for your own development.'What I enjoy about this team is that staff are friendly and so is the environment . Our managers are very approachable and they are always available if support is needed . Come and join this lovely team of ours' - Band 6 community practitioner'An Amazing Friendly Caring Team To Work For' - Band 3 support workerNorth Tyneside CTT are looking to employ a suitably qualified Community Mental Health Practitioner at our Longbenton office. We have a full time post (37.5 hours) available (however happy to discuss part time hours) . This post would be suitable for registered Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists who must be registered with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England.Main duties of the jobIf you would welcome the opportunity to become part of a warm, friendly and welcoming team with a great range of skills and experience then this is the post for you. Here within the North Tyneside Community Treatment Team there is a real sense of team spirit, and we are looking to add a clinician with this same positive outlook and excellent skill set. As part of this team, you will be encouraged to grow and develop in your role, and to contribute to the development of the service.To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of service users who have substantial and complex needs.To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.To complete duty days supporting the CTTWorking alongside other agencies to support services users with integrating into the community and supporting their biopsychosocial needs.We are able to support staff to take up accredited training in evidence based therapies You will be able to develop your skills by working with service users who have a range of complex mental health needs with associated risk, and you will need to demonstrate experience of being able to plan and deliver in collaboration with service users, families and their carers.About usWe 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 want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users, their families and carers. In return one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce.You will need to be clinically experienced, solution focussed and competent in working with individuals, their families, and carers, in a community setting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to develop and promote recovery-based interventions for adults with mental health related needs.Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-CCG25-121-ADJob locationsOxford CentreLongbentonNE12 8LTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 20th March 2025Closing date : 3rd April 2025We welcome your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 20th March 2025Closing date : 3rd April 2025We welcome your application.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential

• 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.

• Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

• Experience of working within a community mental health setting

• 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).
• 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.

• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

• 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.

• Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

• Experience of working within a community mental health setting

• 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).
• 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.

• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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