Community Practitioner

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Wigton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS foundation trust is seeking a Community Practitioner to coordinate care for service users with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have a professional nursing qualification and experience in community services, focusing on individualised care and support. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata annually.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and current registration as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions.
• Experience of working within a community team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care needs and assessment for service users.
• Provide professional advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage service users and their carers in care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical experience

Leadership skills

Risk management skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Professional qualification as First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent

Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions

Job description

Overview

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

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co- ordination of care needs, assessment, planning and implementation of evidenced 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 trusts 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.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education & 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 & Experience

• 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.
• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• 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
• Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
• 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

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata per annum