Community Practitioner

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Carlisle is seeking a Crisis Clinician to provide mental health support and manage risk in crisis situations. You'll triage referrals, conduct assessments, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers both full-time and part-time availability. Ideal candidates will have experience with diverse mental health needs and a background in risk assessment and complex care.

Benefits

Prior consideration for at-risk NHS employees

Informal visit opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse mental health needs.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in risk assessment and complex care.
• Sound skills in triage, assessment, formulation, risk management, and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals and complete holistic assessments.
• Manage risk and deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate shift schedules and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Triage skills

Risk assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Job description

Overview

A Crisis Clinician will work within the Universal Crisis Team (UCT) in North Cumbria, providing 24/7 services at Carelton Clinic in Carlisle and Lillyhall in Workington. The role supports individuals with a range of mental health needs, offering alternatives to hospital admission.

Responsibilities

The post holder will triage referrals, complete holistic assessments, manage risk, deliver therapeutic interventions, coordinate shift schedules, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams. They will work under the crisis model and pathway to provide home‑based care.

Qualifications

• Full‑time or part‑time availability at Carelton Clinic, Carlisle, or Lillyhall, Workington.
• Experience working with diverse mental health needs.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in risk assessment and complex care.
• Sound skills in triage, assessment, formulation, risk management, and therapeutic interventions.

Benefits and Commitment

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented workforce. NHS employees identified at risk of compulsory redundancy or eligible for the NENC Re‑Deployment hub receive prior consideration.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Liz Farnaby / Katie Pymm
Job title: Team Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]