Job summary
If you are interested in Community Mental Health Nursing and would like to work in a supportive environment based in a vibrant area, surrounded by breath taking coastlines and sites of natural beauty and historical relevance then come work for Gateshead West CTT.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 registered nurse to work within a Community Treatment Team based in Gateshead.
The Gateshead West Community Treatment Team is a multidisciplinary service which provides assessment and treatment for people experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems.
Your role will incorporate working closely with partner agencies/services in delivering effective care and treatment.
We strongly value supervision and support clinicians to develop their clinical skills. Whilst working in the team you will have access to a bespoke training programme which supports clinicians in this field to learn and develop.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, and treatment of service users who have a variety of complex needs, diverse presentations, and a range of mental health conditions. The role will include working within the teams physical treatment pathway
In collaboration with the Service User and their families, the post holder will facilitate formulations which will inform Recovery and Wellbeing focussed collaborative Care Plans. Ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt the Care Plan as necessary.
They 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 resilience, recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th May2024
Closing date : 21st May2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse- mental health or learning disabilities
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
Desirable
- Further training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience during training or post qualification working in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience working in the community setting
- experience of working with adults with a mental health condition
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dryden Road Clinic
134 Dryden Road
Gateshead
NE9 5BY