Community Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lease cars

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Season tickets for travel

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Band 6 Community Practitioner within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion service. The post involves working across adult and youth pathways, in police custody suites and magistrates courts, with a 7 day rota and DBS clearance requirements.

You will provide mental health assessments in the criminal justice system, coordinate care with partner agencies, and contribute to risk assessment and written

Qualifications

• Nurse with registration and appropriate UK professional registration.
• Experience in mental health or community settings preferred.
• Knowledge of CPA, safeguarding and MAPPA beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment of adults in the Criminal Justice System.
• Ensure referrals and interventions are evidence-based and guideline-aligned.
• Produce written reports and action plans for partner agencies.
• Coordinate with CJ agencies and support services.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Post-registration qualifications in interventions

Job description

Main area Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 263-SCG26-111-AD

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Nicholas hospital Town Gosforth Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 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

Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion service

An opportunity has arisen within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion team, (CJLD) working with individuals in the criminal justice system.

CJLD has both an adult and a youth pathway. The successful candidate may be required to work across both pathways.

This is an opportunity to work within a unique service, working across the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.

The role involves working inside Northumbria Police custody suites and Magistrates Courts.

The successful candidate will work within a 7 day rota (7am - 7pm) in police custody and court.

The successful candidate will work closely with other agencies in criminal justice, such as Police, Courts, Probation Services etc.

In addition to enhanced DBS clearance, it is essential successful candidate passes NPPV2 Police Vetting - offer of post will be subject to successful candidate attaining Police Vetting clearance.

Main duties of the job

To provide assessment of adults within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring that their mental health, learning disability or other identified health or social needs are considered.

To ensure that all referrals, assessments, interventions and care delivery programmes are evidence based and in line with Trust guidelines, policies and best practice documents.

To ensure effective links with all Criminal Justice agencies and complementary support services, and to ensure that people access these services when required.

To ensure an assertive response to people presenting in the Criminal Justice System, who need a mental health assessment.

To provide professional and clinical direction to members of Magistrates Court, Court cell security officers, Police and all others involved in the Criminal Justice System.

To produce written assessment reports, action plans/recommendations to partner agencies within the criminal justice system.

To act as a focal point within the community and provide effective coordination and communication between those involved in the Criminal Justice system and mental health and social care, including supporting, informing and advising carers.

To act as liaison with local prisons regarding risks, vulnerabilities and suicide prevention of persons remanded or sentenced to custody.

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Person specification

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.
• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Education and 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 / 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.
• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• Experience of working within a community team.

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.