Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1QEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioner to join our dynamic Children's Neurodevelopmental assessment Pathway in N...
o Coordinating and contributing to autism and ADHD assessmentso Completing developmental histories, structured observations, and clinical interviewso Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, medics and nursingo Supporting families to understand the assessment process and next stepso Providing clear, compassionate communication with parents, carers, and professionalso Participating in MDT discussions and formulation meetingso Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
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.
Newcastle and Gateshead Children and Young People's Service is a well-established, multi-disciplinary community team providing high-quality support to children, young people, and families across the county. Our service operates from bases in Newcastle (Benton House) and Gateshead (Bensham Hospital) where working between both bases will be essential.You will be joining a friendly, supportive team that includes professionals from nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, medicine and social care. We work collaboratively, drawing on a wide range of expertise to deliver holistic, child-centred care. Regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for joint working are embedded in our culture, and we actively encourage professional development and reflective practice.
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/assessor Training.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
- 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.
Desirable: - Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions; - Experience of working within a community team.; - Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable: - Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and 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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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