Community Practitioner - Carlisle, United Kingdom - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Carlisle, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Job summary

    We are looking for a permanent, full time community practitioner to join the North Cumbria Adult Autism Assessment Service.

    We would love to hear from you if you are interested in working with adults offering autism diagnostic assessment.

    Main duties of the job

    To be responsible for the assessment of service users who may have substantial and complex provide a safe supportive assessment and diagnostic process using evidence based approaches.

    To have a good knowledge base of autism and an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of individuals.

    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.

    The team is a small yet well established service motivated to deliver diagnostic excellence.

    You will be required to maximise service user participation, devise reports and formulation.

    You will prioritise workload and utilise the support of clinical and operational supervision.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please find attached job description for full details.

    Advertising date : 2nd May 2024

    Closing date : 16th May 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
  • 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.

    • Desirable

  • Post registration qualifications

    • 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.

    • Desirable

  • Awareness of managing difficult situations

    • Skills and competencies

    Essential

  • Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive assessments and the ability to work within a multi agency approach.
  • 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 Guidance).
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

    • Desirable

  • Clinical Leadership skills