Community Practitioner

NHS; Wigton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join the Perinatal Community Mental Health team. This role requires a passion for perinatal mental health and offers induction training for candidates from various professional backgrounds. The successful candidate will provide care coordination and support to women experiencing mental illness during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as a First Level Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions.
• 12 to 24 months of band 5 qualified nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the co-ordination of care needs and implementation of evidence-based care.
• Provide professional advice and support to other agencies.
• Conduct individualised assessment and care for women with serious mental illness.

Skills

Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

First Level Registered Nurse qualification

Mentor Training

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting time as we continue to develop the Perinatal Community Mental health team in North Cumbria. The Perinatal Mental Health Service is a growing specialist service for women with mental health problems who are thinking of becoming pregnant, are already pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months.

You will need to be an experienced Mental Health Practitioner (we are inviting applications from a range of professional backgrounds) with a real passion for perinatal mental health. Experience in this field is not essential and full induction is offered, but you will required to develop a career in this area.

You should have attained a level of experience proportionate to the competencies detailed in the job description, possess the skills as detailed in the person specification and be able to work autonomously and with partner agencies. We are looking for a compassionate practitioner who wants to make a difference to families and the ongoing development of the service. Training will be provided and you will have an induction when you start.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co‑ordination of care needs, assessment, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within the service catchment area whilst under the guidance of senior staff. The post holder will provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multi‑disciplinary team.

This is a countywide based post providing individualised assessment and care to women whose pregnancy or postnatal period is complicated by serious mental illness which reflects the trust’s policy to engage service users and their carers in all aspects of their care and treatment.

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.

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 263‑SCG25‑132‑JW‑C

Job location: Brookside Centre, Wigton, CA7 9HB

Job description and responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 7th November 2025

Closing date : 16th November 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education & 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 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.

Desirable

• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions


• Experience of working within a community team.


• Non‑Medical Prescribing

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives


• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills & 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.


• Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.


• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi‑agency approach.


• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.


• Excellent time and case management skills


• Good conflict resolution skills.


• Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers

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).

Employer details

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

Address: Brookside Centre, Wigton, CA7 9HB

Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)