Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Community Practitioner
The closing date is 05 June 2026
Do you want to be part of a highly supportive dynamic team where you will feel supported by your colleagues and line managers? If so West Cumbria Community Treatment Team is your new place of work!
We are currently undertaking a staff‑led transformation of service delivery and would be delighted to have you join us in this journey.
We are looking for an excellent Community Practitioner who has patient care at the heart of their practice. As a team we have a strong teaching/development focus and are delivering ongoing training in the delivery of psychological interventions so our staff feel fully equipped to meet the needs of the role. We also strive to provide individual training opportunities in specific therapies where available. If you are a committed Practitioner with the desire to deliver the highest standard of care and treatment we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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, third‑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 the care plan as necessary.
To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in care planning where appropriate.
To deliver evidence‑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 and interventions, reviews and discharge planning.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by the pathway clinical lead and the 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.
About us
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* 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 in clinical psychological interventions/skills relevant to the post.
* 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.
* Post‑registration qualifications in psychological interventions.
* Qualified non‑medical prescriber.
* Experience of working within a community team.
Skills and Competencies
* Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessment of individuals with complex mental health needs.
* Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence‑based clinical approaches as identified in NICE 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.
* Clinical leadership.
* Training & induction of staff.
* Teaching/presentation skills.
Knowledge and Experience
* 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.
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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