Job Description

This is a Band 5 development post, within the North Cumbria Crisis Team. The successful candidate would be expected to complete a program of learning and development through the first 6-12 months, and once competencies are completed and there is evidence of sustained competency the post is converted to a Band 6 position.On completion of the development program, this is a full-time position clinical facing shift patterns across a 7-day provision 365 days a year. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to work flexible shifts patterns that include nights, weekends, and bank holidays.This will be an extremely exciting opportunity for development for any successful candidate; and you will be joining an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated team.The Universal Crisis Team for North Cumbria are in a position to recruit and are therefore looking to recruit motivated and committed individuals.The North Cumbria Crisis Team have Full Time and Part Time Vacancies - based at Carelton Clinic in Carlilse and Lillyhall in Workington.The North Cumbria Crisis Team offers a dynamic and exciting work environment that can be both challenging and rewarding. You would be working within a multi disciplinary team that are motivated in delivering high quality care for patients at home, with an aim to provide an alternative to hopsital admission.Main duties of the jobThe 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.You will be supported to develop sound clinical skills in all aspects of triage, assessment, formulation, management of risk and therapeutic interventionsThe successful candidate will be expected to develop skills in all complete all aspects of Crisis work, with a view to be working idependently within a year. This will include the triaging of referrals, completion of holistic and comprehensive assessments and the treatment of patients who are in mental health crisis within their home environment.The successful candidate will also be expected to support and develop skill to coordinate the shifts and manage the competing demands for the service..About usWe 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.Date posted29 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salaryxc2xa329,970 to xc2xa336,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-CCG25-101-AB-BJob locationsCarleton ClinicCumwhinton RoadCarlisleCA1 3SXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 29th April 2025Closing date : 13th May 2025We welcome your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 29th April 2025Closing date : 13th May 2025We welcome your application.Person SpecificationQualifications & ExperienceEssential

• First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
• Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
• Multi-disciplinary team work.
• 12 months post registration experience, and completed preceptorship

• Therapy Based Training
• Student Assessor /Mentor
• Post registration clinical experience

• Knowledge relevant to post
• Safeguarding
• Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act legislation
• NMC / HCPC standards and professional accountability
• Carer awareness

• Clinical Audit
• Patient information system(RIO)

• Good interpersonal and Communication skills
• Collaborative MDT working
• Ability to meet deadlines
• IT skills
• Delegation
• Time Management

• Leadership
• Debriefing
• Multi Disciplinary and interagency working.
• Conflict resolution
• Resource management

• First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
• Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
• Multi-disciplinary team work.
• 12 months post registration experience, and completed preceptorship

• Therapy Based Training
• Student Assessor /Mentor
• Post registration clinical experience

• Knowledge relevant to post
• Safeguarding
• Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act legislation
• NMC / HCPC standards and professional accountability
• Carer awareness

• Clinical Audit
• Patient information system(RIO)

• Good interpersonal and Communication skills
• Collaborative MDT working
• Ability to meet deadlines
• IT skills
• Delegation
• Time Management

• Leadership
• Debriefing
• Multi Disciplinary and interagency working.
• Conflict resolution
• Resource management

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