Job summary
- Main area
- Community Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (Ends April 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG25-216-AD
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Early Intervention in Psychosis Team
- Town
- Ashington
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
Do you want to work in a team where you can shape someone’s first experience of mental health services, share your opinions, knowledge and expertise and make a difference, use evidence based interventions, be involved in research, and receive training around interventions we know work with the client group?
If this is you then the Northumberland Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team would like you to join us. We are currently offering a 9 month fixed term Band 6 Community Practitioner post.
You will be working across Northumberland supporting 14 – 65 year olds who are thought to be developing a first episode of psychosis.
You will work as part of a dynamic Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT), assessing and delivering interventions to service users as well as supporting families, whilst also working collaboratively with other professionals.
The service is committed to developing the skills of practitioners, so there will be opportunities to develop further clinical skills. You will be involved in care co-ordination, but with a caseload of 15 allowing greater opportunity to offer interventions / treatment.
Main duties of the job
Do you have a passion to support service users in their recovery, engage and involve families in care planning and use formulation to help a service user understand their experiences?
In the role as a community practitioner you will:
- triage referrals and allocate for assessment where appropriate.
- undertake initial assessment, feedback to MDT.
- act as point of contact for referrals and calls where they are not able to wait.
- manage a caseload, complete risk assessment and care planning, liaise with other professionals within and external to the team .
- provide recovery focused, evidence based interventions and care planning.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th June 2025
Closing date : 17th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential criteria
- 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/awareness in delivering psychological interventions.
- Mentor Training.
- 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 criteria
- Experience of working within the community.
- Post Registration Qualifications in CBT/Family Interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience of working in a psychosis pathway.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based interventions- CBT/family interventions
- 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 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.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of delivery of CBT/family interventions working with psychosis.
Addtional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Houghton
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977050196
- Additional information
Adam Wright
Clinical Lead
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