Community Practitioner (Band 6) - Psychiatric Liaison - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear [...]

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health services is seeking a Community Practitioner for their new Paediatric Psychiatric Liaison Team. This permanent, full-time role involves providing psychiatric input within a multidisciplinary team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The successful candidate will conduct mental health assessments, deliver training, and collaborate with care professionals, contributing to service development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Travel season tickets

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience post-registration.
• Training in CPA, Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial mental health assessments.
• Provide psychological interventions in the hospital.
• Deliver training and education to hospital staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk assessment

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD)

Post-registration qualification in psychological interventions

Job description

Main area: Psychiatric Liaison, Grade Band 6, Contract: Permanent, Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends), Job ref: 263-CCG25-098-MG-A

Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, NHS, Site: Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital, Town: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, Salary period: Yearly, Closing date: 30/05/2025 23:59

Community Practitioner

Band 6

Hello!

We are delighted you are considering a role with us at CNTW. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encouraging applications from diverse communities.

Opportunities for you

Our services span from Northumberland to Cumbria and Middlesbrough, offering flexible working options and various employee benefits such as lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, travel season tickets, and a cycle scheme. We also support staff networks and groups focused on cultural diversity, disability, LGBT+, wellbeing, veterans, and more.

We provide personal development through initiatives like the Collective Leadership Programme. Join us to enjoy varied roles and career progression in a supportive environment.

Always improving

As an outstanding organisation rated by CQC, we continually seek to improve. External applicants are responsible for their own DBS costs, deducted from their first salary.

Job overview

Join our new Paediatric Psychiatric Liaison Team at the Great North Children's Hospital. These full-time, permanent positions offer a chance to work in a high-profile service embedded within acute trusts, providing psychiatric input for mental health presentations, across 12-hour shifts, with full training provided.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct biopsychosocial mental health assessments.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Provide psychological interventions in the hospital.
• Collaborate with care professionals.
• Deliver training and education to hospital staff.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract a diverse, talented, and caring workforce. We seek enthusiastic, experienced individuals to enhance our service at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, working closely with established trusts and contributing to service development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached for full details. We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD), AHP, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist with current registration.
• Proven clinical experience post-registration.
• Training in CPA, Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Post-registration qualification in psychological interventions.

Knowledge and Experience

• 12-24 months band 5 qualified nurse experience, depending on service need.
• Understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards, and initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk assessment and management skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical approaches (NICE guidance).
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong professional, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Adaptability in changing environments.

Note: Due to UK immigration policy changes, applicants requiring a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa should verify eligibility before applying. Non-eligible applicants will not be considered.

Check all supporting documents linked to this advert for additional information about working with us and messages from our Chief Executive.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.