Community Practitioner

CNTW Community Interest Company; North East; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Community Practitioner to work with adults experiencing complex mental health needs in rural North Northumberland within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning and delivering evidence-based therapies.

You will collaborate with families and other professionals across organisations, maintain high standards of care, and participate in supervision and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and identify collaborative treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH/RMN/RNLD)

MAPPA safeguarding training

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Post-registration qualifications in Psychological Interventions

Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 06 November 2026

We are recruiting a band 6 community practitioner (ideally a nurse due to the demands of the role) to work within the beautiful rural location of North Northumberland. Community Team Treatment Team.

Whilst our setting is rural you will be working within an established, welcoming, multidisciplinary clinical team which will ensure you never feel isolated. Proudly our team received a mayor award this year and are recognised for making a real difference for those we are supporting.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, adaptable, caring and compassionate Community Practitioner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team offering assessment and treatment to clients experiencing complex and severe mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of people experiencing mental health difficulties, both severe and enduring conditions alongside emotional and complex needs pathways. You will be expected to work closely with families and other professionals/ across multiple organisations.

The role requires an element of autonomous working and leadership skill and you must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care and treatment.

You will receive regular supervision both on an individual basis and in a group setting and will work closely with other CNTW services and local agencies.

Main duties of the job

• Completing assessment of clients' needs and identifying collaborative treatment plans.
• Deliver various evidence based psychological therapies both individually and in a group setting.
• Support the wider team in ensuring the provision of excellent standards of care.
• Have a good understanding of pharmacological approaches to treatment.
• To work together with clients and their families through the journey of care. You will be expected to develop your skills and the team has access to excellent training opportunities.
• To maintain effective working relationships with other teams in CNTW and external agencies.
• To support with the implementation of Community Transformation agenda.
• Working collectively with the team in maintaining individual and team wellbeing.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Education and Qualification

• 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 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.
• Non-Medical Prescribing

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust