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Community Practitioner
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (fixed term from point of employment)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
263-CCG26-173-MG-A
Cyflogwr
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
County Hall
Tref
Morpeth
Cyflog
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
13/07/2026 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

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 Network
  • 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.

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

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We wish to recruit an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Band 6 Community Practitioner to join our specialist integrated service within Northumberland County Council Children Services, CNTW Northumberland Children & Young People’s Services and Northumberland ICB.

 

This specialist service is focused on improving the outcomes for Children who are 'Cared For' by Northumberland County Council, Kinship carers, families working with Stronger Together and families supported by NCC Early Help Service. 

 

We are an integrated team working closely with the Local Authority, Social Care,  placement providers and families to reduce placement breakdown, maximise and maintain local placements and family arrangements, and improve the experiences of children and young people in these settings.

 

The successful candidate will have experience of working as a clinician within Child and adolescent mental health services with children who present with complex needs. You will have experience of working with cared for children, including working as part of a multi agency system. You will be willing to learn within a social care setting whilst sharing you clinical expertise to support the wider considerations of how to support individual children and their families/carers. You will be experienced in holding and containing risks whilst trying to support a complex system to be proactive in identifying and meeting needs. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Offering clinical consultations using your experience of working in Child and adolescent Mental health services.

Offering advice and guidance of strategies and approaches and signposting to local services (if clinically indicated).

Report writing

Clinical formulation

Supporting the training offer to other professionals and carers. 

Facilitating groups (adult and child)

Offering supervision and reflective practice. 

Direct work with carers and professionals to support their understanding of the child/young persons needs. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 19th June 2026

Closing date : 13th July 2026

We welcome your application.

Manyleb y person

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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
  • Mentorship/Practice Educator 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 (CAMHS, Trauma therapies, formulation etc)
  • Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Working in CAMHS inpatient or secure setting

Skills and Competencies

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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).
  • Ability to work in a team and lone working
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Leadership & Delegation skills
  • Training & Induction of staff.
  • Debriefing skills.

Knowledge and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 12 to 24 month band 6 Registered professionals experience dependent upon service need.
  • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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

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Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw
Heather Thompson
Teitl y swydd
Clinical Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Please also contact:

Samantha Hogan, Senior Psychological Therapist  - [email protected]

Eleanor Jonas, CSC Team Manager - [email protected]

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