Advanced Practitioner

The Advanced Practitioner will assess, diagnose and provide treatment to a defined group of patients with a range conditions. The Advanced Practitioner will practice autonomously within the Pathway and in accordance with local and Trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.
The post holder will undertake advanced practice procedures and specialised therapeutic interventions, promoting Recovery and Wellbeing and maximising independence.
To deliver a high quality of care, assessment and therapeutic intervention to adults with complex and substantial difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team approach.
To manage complex risks competently and in accordance with Trust and Statutory guidance.
To support and advise practitioners within the Pathway.

We are looking for a highly skilled Advanced practitioner to join our team in the west of Northumberland. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a advanced practitioner in our Psychosis pathway. If that sounds like you we'd love to hear from you and welcome applications from a range of clinical backgrounds including nursing, OT, social work and psychology.
West Northumberland Community Treatment Team have many years of experience in providing care and treatment to those who live in the beautifully rural area of Northumberland. We are a highly motivated team, who are part of trust transformation and pioneering projects.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of service users, provide clinical supervision and contribute to the development of the psychosis pathway within the team.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a Community Treatment Team and managing a caseload of service users with complex needs.

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW)., 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 know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
+ Cultural diversity staff network
+ Disabled staff network
+ LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
+ Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
+ Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
+ Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?