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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
About
Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare Trusts in the country. Serving a population of 1.7 million, with a budget of circa £380 million and 7,000 staff, we work from over 70 sites across Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Cumbria.
We have been rated outstanding by the CQC and in November 2017 won the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year.
We provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As an Organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief (with the exception of Chaplaincy Posts), sexual orientation, disability including mental health conditions or other personal circumstances, and are particularly keen to receive applications from:
- people from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background.
- disabled people whether their impairments are physical, sensory, cognitive or hidden.
- those who have lost their employment during this pandemic or who have been out of work for a period.
We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and we have a number of initiatives and support for staff including access to psychology and counselling services. We are proud to be recognised as a mindful employer.
We have Maintaining Excellence level in the Better Health at Work award and also achieved the Investors in People Health and Wellbeing Award.
The Trust is committed to achieving high standards of health for its service users, staff and visitors providing a safe environment for staff, we operate a smoke free policy on all sites.
Community Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 4-Dec-2024 00:02
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 4-Dec-2024 00:02
Key details
Location
- Site
- Monkwearmouth Hospital
- Address
- Newcastle Road
- Town
- Sunderland
- Postcode
- SR5 1NB
- Major / Minor Region
- Tyne and Wear
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Community Practitioner
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Sunderland South Tyneside Children and Young Peoples Service for someone who is keen to develop skills in psychological therapy. We are recruiting a Band 6 Community Practitioner to undertake training to complete the Post-Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapies (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). The course is a full-time course for the first year of the post starting in January 2025 at Northumbria University. You will acquire the skills and abilities to be a competent and effective CBT Practitioner. On completion of this training the post holder will work in the service using the skills learned and receive supervision from a suitably qualified CBT therapist.
Our service is fully integrated and provides specialist mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex mental health problems, including those with a learning disability. The multi-disciplinary team comprises of a highly skilled and experienced workforce.
To be responsible for the assessment and management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex mental health needs.
To provide evidence based interventions following a full assessment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To undertake duties in supporting families and partner agencies, and attend multi-agency meetings to safeguard children.
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We deliver a wide range of evidence based assessment and interventions across different pathways: mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental assessment pathway. We offer many interventions to young people and their families, including evidence based psychological therapies such as CBT, EMDR, family therapy, and art therapy.
Collaborative working with partner agencies and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team is an integral aspect of this post.
We offer opportunities to develop skills and expertise, through training including CYPS specific training via our internal training programme and supervision.
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.
You will receive regular supervision and the chance to engage in ongoing continuing professional development,
The service operates within the South business unit of CNTW and works across the geographical area of Sunderland and South Tyneside.
The team functions as an MDT where we work collaboratively with nurses, support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, psychology and psychiatry.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details and role descriptor regarding this special post for qualifications required to complete the post-graduate diploma in CBT.
Advertising date : 19th November 2024
Closing date : 3rd December 2024
We welcome your application.
Applicant requirements
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
- 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
- Experience working with children and young people
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Knowledge and 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
- Knowledge of differential diagnosis
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership
- Training & Induction of staff.
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of understanding needs of carers
Documents
- Job Description (PDF, 479.3KB)
- Role descriptor - CBT diploma (PDF, 336.6KB)
- CBT diploma -course information (PDF, 94.6KB)
- Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB)
- Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB)
- Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB)
- Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara Carr
- Job title
- Consultant clinical psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01915665500
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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