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Community Practitioner working within the Universal Crisis Team in North Cumbria. The post holder will be part of a team working under the crisis model and pathway, offering a 24/7 service as an alternative to hospital admission. The successful candidate must have experience of working with individuals with a variety of mental health needs, and ideally have a track record of clinical experience in working with risk and complexity. The role requires sound clinical skills in all aspects of triage, assessment, formulation, management of risk and therapeutic interventions.
Job Responsibility
Complete all aspects of Crisis work including triaging of referrals
Completion of holistic and comprehensive assessments
Treatment of patients who are in mental health crisis within their home environment
Coordinate shifts and manage competing demands for the service
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
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
Mentor Training
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
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 with service users in Crisis
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