Community Practitioner

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear Nhs Foundation Trust; Waldron; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Practitioner to join an established multidisciplinary team in a rural North Northumberland setting. The role focuses on assessment, treatment, and delivering evidence-based therapies to adults with complex mental health needs.

You will work closely with families, carers and other professionals across organisations, with supervision and leadership development available.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with the NMC or equivalent with post-registration experience.
• Mentor training and post-registration clinical/psychological training.
• Experience in safeguarding and MAPPA, plus child protection knowledge.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant UK legislation.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments of clients' needs and identify collaborative treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies individually and in groups.
• Support the wider MDT to maintain high standards of care.
• Understand pharmacological approaches to treatment as part of care planning.
• Work with clients and families and liaise with CNTW and external agencies.
• Demonstrate autonomous working and leadership within the team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk assessment

Written communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Nursing qualification and UK registration (RNMH/RMN/RNLD)

Mentor Training

Post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions

Knowledge of safeguarding/MAPPA/Child Protection

Job description

Job summary

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.

Advertising date : 6th October2026

Closing date : 20th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• 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
• Mentor Training.
• 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.

Desirable

• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).