Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Community Practitioner
The closing date is 22 July 2025
The single point of access (SPA) is a multiagency triage service that is responsible for referrals to a number of getting help and the getting more help services within Newcastle and Gateshead.
The team is based in Bensham Hospital and are often but not exclusively triaging telephone calls or paper referrals that are sent to the service. The team will often support with safeguarding matters and gather more information to support the most appropriate onward referral.
There may be requirements to work in other areas of the trust pending service need.
Main duties of the job
Telephone triage, signposting onward referrals to other organisations both primary and secondary. Assessing needs of the young people referred to the service. Additional information gathering to help inform referral decision. Liaising with local authority, health and social care and education. Requires collaboration with Newcastle and Gateshead Children and young peoples pathways.
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 responsibilities
Telephone triage, signposting onward referrals to other organisations both primary and secondary. Assessing needs of the young people referred to the service. Additional information gathering to help inform referral decision. Liaising with local authority, health and social care and education. Requires collaboration with Newcastle and Gateshead Children and young peoples pathways.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th July 2025
Closing date : 22nd July 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* 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.
* 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.
Knowledge and Experience
* 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.
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
* 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.
* Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
* Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
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.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr