Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed Term until end of March 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
- Job ref
- 263-SCG25-079-AB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
- Town
- Wallsend
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Nurse
Band 7
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Children and Young Persons Worker to work within our North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP).
Ideally the candidate would have previous experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve their goal.
As NTRP works as a partnership you will be expected to work closely alongside Waythrough, and their management team, in order to provide support to their Children and Young Person’s Team.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students and/or peers.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality, holistic care, assessment and therapeutic interventions to young people accessing the service.
To work in collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate. To provide frequent 1-1 sessions, ensuring risk, vulnerabilities and safeguarding concerns are addressed. To ensure regular reviews of documentation
To manage complex risks competently and in accordance with Trust and Statutory guidance.
To support and advise practitioners within the Pathway.
You will be responsible for identifying health inequalities, give advice as to reasonable adjustments that can be made in order to ensure services are accessible
The post holder will work as a member of the MDT
To provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To practice autonomously within the Pathway and in accordance with local and trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services leading on defined projects as agreed with the Clinical Manager and in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
You will be expected to represent the service in a number of forums including safeguarding meetings.
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 : 22nd May 2025
Closing date : 5th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
- Mentor/Assessor Qualification
- Appropriate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection and up to date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a community team
- Non medical prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of working with children and young people. Experience of working with those who have complexities
- Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services
- Experience of MDT and multi agency Working
- Experience of autonomous casework management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with drug and alcohol
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and liaison skills. Organisational and time management skills.
- leadership skills/delegation, IT skills
- 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 adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure.
Additional Requiremetns
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas
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
- Abbey Frazer
- Job title
- Clinical Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01916400180
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