Community Practitioner

Cumbria,-Northumberland,-Tyne-and-Wear-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Morpeth is inviting applications for a Band 6 Community Practitioner. The post is full-time (37.5 hours/week) and permanent, with salary in the range £39,959–£48,117 per annum.

The role involves managing a complex caseload, delivering specialist CAMHS/mental health services to children and young people, and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven post-registration clinical experience (CAMHS, trauma therapies, formulation).

Responsibilities

• Carrying a complex caseload of young people requiring therapeutic interventions.
• Provide training and clinical supervision/support to the wider team.
• Attendance at multi-agency meetings and risk management group.
• Support with transition work and audits; liaising with parents, carers and partners.
• Offering advice and guidance of strategies and approaches and signposting to local services.
• Clinical formulation
• Supervision and reflective practice.

Skills

Risk assessment

Written/verbal communication

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Education

First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH/RMN/RNLD) or equivalent (AHP/Social Worker/Clinical Psychologist)

Job description

Main area Community Practitioner Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm) Job ref 263-CCG26-267-AB-B

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Georges Park (Craster) Town Morpeth Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2026 23:59

Community Practitioner

Band 6

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

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 Network
• 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.

We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITHIN NORTHUMBERLAND CYPS

The Children and Young People’s Service provide an integrated service for children with persistent, moderate to severe mental health concerns, who have received a previous targeted intervention from other services and have shown little or no improvement.

We deliver a wide range of evidence based interventions through clearly defined care pathways. Development opportunities can be accessed via our comprehensive internal training programme. We have a robust supervision structure for staff, alongside peer support.

Our Mental Health pathway undertakes assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex mental health needs, including anxiety, low mood, self-harm and trauma. Clinicians will work within a collaboratively care planned approach, should be able to work autonomously and within a multi- disciplinary team.

We are keen to recruit clinicians with experience in working with children and young people, and who can work collaboratively with partner agencies.

Main duties of the job

Carrying a complex caseload of young people requiring therapeutic interventions.

Provide training and clinical supervision/support to the wider team.

Attendance at multi agency meetings and risk management group.

Support with transition work and audits as appropriate. Linking in with parent, carers and other partners

Offering advice and guidance of strategies and approaches and signposting to local services (if clinically indicated).

Clinical formulation

Offering supervision and reflective practice.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Person specification

Knowledge

• 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 (CAMHS, Trauma therapies, formulation etc)
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
• Working in CAMHS inpatient or secure setting

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).
• Ability to work in a team and lone working
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Training & Induction of staff.

Knowledge and Experience

• 12 to 24 month band 6 Registered professionals 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.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Alana Kelly Job title Team Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01670502700 Additional information

Please also contact: Alana Kelly or Joanne Wiley for further information