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Do you want to be part of a highly supportive dynamic team where you will feel supported by your colleagues and line managers? If so West Cumbria Community Treatment Team is your new place of work! We are currently undertaking a staff led transformation of service delivery and would be delighted to have you join us in this journey. We are looking for an excellent Community Practitioner who has patient care at the heart of their practice. As a team we have a strong teaching/ development focus and are delivering ongoing training in the delivery of psychological interventions so our staff feel fully equipped to meet the needs of the role. We also strive to provide individual training opportunities in specific therapies where available. If you are a committed Practitioner with the desire to deliver the highest standard of care and treatment we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Responsibility
Be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public
In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in care planning where appropriate
To deliver evidenced based clinical and psychologically based 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, Reviews and Discharge Planning
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care
Requirements
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
Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessment 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
Ability to work under pressure
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
Nice to have
Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Qualified Non-medical prescriber
Experience of working within a community team
Clinical leadership
Training & Induction of staff
Delegation skills
Debriefing skills
Teaching/Presentation skills
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours