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The Universal Crisis Team for Newcastle and Gateshead currently have vacancies for a Full Time Community Practitioner to work within the Older Adult pathway, we are looking to recruit motivated and committed individuals into the team, with experience of working with Older Adults. The post holder will be part of a team working under the crisis model and will be expected to work across both Working Age and the Older Adult pathway. The successful candidate must have a track record of clinical experience in working with risk and complexity. This will be an extremely exciting opportunity for any successful candidate and you will be joining an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated team.
Job Responsibility:
To 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
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
Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post and in Older Adults pathways
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
Mentor Training
Experience of trauma informed care, Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection
Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
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
Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
Risk Assessment Skill & Management
Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
High standard of written and verbal communication
Ability to work under pressure
Nice to have:
Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Experience of working within a community team
Non-Medical Prescribing
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours