Community Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust in Sunderland is seeking a Band 6 Community Practitioner to join the Sunderland South Community Treatment Team. You will assess and treat clients with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver NICE-guided care.

The role requires autonomous working, leadership, and a commitment to high-quality, safe treatment, with opportunities for supervision, training, and professional development within CNTW.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current practice registration in nursing or allied health.
• Post-registration training in clinical/psychological approaches relevant to the post.
• Experience working in a community mental health setting and CPA/Safeguarding training.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance and community treatment principles.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide MDT assessment of clients and identify collaborative treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies individually and in groups.
• Support the wider team to maintain high standards of care.
• Understand pharmacological approaches to treatment.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals throughout care.

Skills

Written assessments

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching/presentation

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Working under pressure

Education

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

Post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions

Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions

Non-Medical Prescribing

Experience in community team

CPA, Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection training

Up-to-date knowledge of legislation

Job description

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

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 08 October 2026

Sunderland South Community Treatment Team have an opportunity for a band 6 clinician to join the service. We are looking to recruit a 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 moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Your responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of clients experiencing mental health difficulties, both psychosis and non psychosis, working closely with families and other professionals.

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

It is essential that you have a professional qualification in the field of health and/or social care and are registered with the relevant professional body. We provide excellent training opportunities to allow you to deliver NICE guidance treatment. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychology/Psychological Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Support Assistants and Peer Supporters. 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.

We would welcome applicants from Nursing, Social Care and Occupational Therapy backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

Providing MDT 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 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.
• 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