Job summary
Are you committed to improving access to care and treatment for individuals who are often marginalised and stigmatised within society?
The Personality Disorder Hub Team, are recruiting for an experienced Community Practitioner or those wishing to develop into the role. This is an opportunity for individuals who are interested in developing specialist skills in the care and treatment of Personality Disorder, in managing complex risk and promoting safety, and in expanding knowledge and understanding of Personality Disorder. Successful candidates will be provided with training, supervision and guidance to help develop their specialist skills.
The Team itself is central to a well-developed and cohesive series of wider pathway developments for service users with personality difficulties. It has achieved many successes, including being recognised at the national HSJ awards where it won the category of patient safety for its innovative work and strong multi-agency working.
A strong, positive team culture has been fostered with a particular emphasis on wellbeing and building resilience, for what can undoubtedly be challenging roles. As a team, we welcome diversity, celebrate and cultivate individual differences. We have a strong reflective culture, providing protected time and forums for learning, growth and development.
Main duties of the job
Specialist care co-ordination and treatment for a small number of service users who present primarily with an emotionally unstable personality disorder diagnosis, co-existing conditions and high risk.
Structured Clinical Management (SCM), adapted trauma stabilisation and to a lesser extent Mentalisation Based Treatment (MBT) during the most unstable phase of a service users care pathway.
Focus will be on providing safety, stabilisation, containment and emotional regulation and control.
Scaffolding to a wide range of community teams, inpatient staff and third sector providers.
The Personality Disorder Hub Team is part of a series of wider pathway developments for service users with Personality Disorder aimed at improving overall care, in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. On this basis, Community Practitioners can expect to interface with many services both within and outside of CNTW.
About us
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.
We welcome applications from qualified RMNs, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers with suitable experience. Please refer to Person Specification for further details.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch for an informal chat about this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th June 2024
Closing date : 9th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benfield House
Walkergate Park
Newcastle
NE6 4QD