Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle, NE2 1QE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Team within the Community Treatment Team. This post offer...
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care in both community services
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and care planning
- Attend Mental Health Act tribunals and professionals' meetings as required
- Prepare formal clinical reports for tribunals
- Work collaboratively with inpatient teams to facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care
- Provide support and input during mental health crises and implement robust risk management plans
- Mentor and support junior staff, students, and colleagues
- Liaise effectively with GPs, social workers, carers, and other service
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.
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 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 and 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
- Experience of working within a community mental health setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility, excellent communication skills and commitment to multi-agency team work
- Ability to provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Comprehensive skills for continuous assessment of risks/safety planning skills
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Delegation skills.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
- Clinical Leadership.
- Debriefing skills.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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