Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG25-316-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hopewood Park Hospital
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Nurse
Band 5
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 a passionate Band 5 clinician ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you thrive in fast-paced, supportive environments where innovation and compassion go hand in hand? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic team within the Sunderland and South Tyneside Access CBU.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service that values clinical excellence, staff wellbeing, and continuous development.
What We're Looking For:
- Registered professional (RMN, Social Worker, OT) with current registration.
- Experience of children's and young person's and/or crisis services
- Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to trauma-informed care.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Delivering high-quality mental health assessments and interventions.
- Supporting service users in crisis and facilitating safe, person-centred care.
- Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Working closely with colleagues across primary and secondary care pathways.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive team culture with regular supervision and reflective practice.
- Access to bespoke training and CPD opportunities to help you grow.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and leadership development
Main duties of the job
- Crisis Intervention: Delivering short-term, intensive support to help stabilise individuals in crisis and reduce immediate risk.
- Risk Management: Evaluating and managing risks related to self-harm, suicide, or harm to others, and implementing safety plans.
- Multi-disciplinary Working: Collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate care.
- Care Planning: Developing and reviewing care plans tailored to the individual's needs, including referrals to appropriate services.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in line with legal and professional standards.
The successful candidate will be expected to exercise clinical judgment and contribute actively to the team.
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 : 2nd September 2025
Closing date : 16th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
Desirable criteria
- Further relevant post qualifying training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a community setting.
- Experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Time Management skills and ability to prioritise work load
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment skills.
- Risk Management and Safety Planning skills
- Adaptability, fleibility, good communication skills and a commitment to multi-agency team work
Additional Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Must be able to meet the mobility 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
- Emma Chambers
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07815477915
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