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Job summary

Main area
Community Practitioner
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
263-CCG25-252-JW
Employer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Carleton Clinic
Town
Cumbria
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2025 23:59

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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

  • Are you passionate about working with people who have psychosis and transforming their lives?
  • Are you committed to making positive changes of recovery with patients and their families?
  • Are you keen to work in a dynamic team which is designed at bring out the best in you?

If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is an exciting time as we continue to develop the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service in the North, East and West of Cumbria. The EIP Service is a 3-year service for individuals who struggle with psychosis. We invite registered mental health nurses, occupational therapists and social workers to join our dynamic team in the Cumbria Lake District and offer a variety of bases for the successful applicant to work from including Workington, Wigton Penrith, Carlisle. 

Role to be West Cumbria and East Cumbria for base.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs.

Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.

In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.

To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate

To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.

The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.

Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.

Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.

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 July 2025

Closing date : 24th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and 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
  • 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.

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 with Complex Clients

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria
  • 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.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing own time/ working autonomously

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jannette Alexander
Job title
EIP Pathway Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07870 366297
Additional information

Andrea Little, EIP Clinical Lead,

E-mail: [email protected]

Mobile: 07870 367825

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