Community Practitioner

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Community Practitioner to join their North Tyneside Recovery Partnership team. The role involves providing interventions for individuals with substance misuse issues and complex needs, conducting clinical assessments, and developing individualized care plans. Candidates should have a professional nursing qualification and experience in complex mental health interventions. This position offers a dynamic environment aimed at recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical interventions.
• Proven track record in clinical experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and management of service users' complex needs.
• Provide specialist clinical advice to service users and agencies.
• Develop and review individual care plans.

Skills

Comprehensive written assessments

Risk Assessment skills

Ability to work in a team

Understanding of treatment options

Education

Professional Qualification as Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD)

Job description

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

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 22 January 2026

North Tyneside Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 nurse to join the team, working into the criminal justice pathway.

The role entails working with those affected by substance & alcohol misuse who also have criminal justice connection to provide safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi‑agency team.

The team consists of a well‑established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care.

The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial complex & criminal justice needs.

Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.

In collaboration with the Service User & Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.

To deliver evidence based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.

The post holder will work as a member of the MDT ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.

Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning. Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.

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.

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

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date: 8th January 2026

Closing date: 22nd January 2026

We welcome your application.

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.
• 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.
• experience of working in a community team

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

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.
• Experience of working with those who have complex needs

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.

Address

North Tyneside Recovery Partnership

2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub & Library, 16 The Forum