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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Competencies
Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Skills and Competencies
Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Skills and Competencies
Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Skills and Competencies
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Skills and Competencies
Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Skills and Competencies
Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
- Knowledge and Experience
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- Knowledge and Experience
12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Education and Qualifications
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
- Education and Qualifications
Mentor Training
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Education and Qualifications
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Education and Qualifications
Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Education and Qualifications
Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and Competencies
Clinical Leadership.
- Skills and Competencies
Training & Induction of staff.
- Skills and Competencies
Delegation skills.
- Skills and Competencies
Teaching/presentation skills
- Skills and Competencies
Debriefing skills.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working within a community mental health setting
- Education and Qualifications
Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis
- Education and Qualifications
Experience of working within a community team.
Job overview
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care in both community services
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and care planning
- Attend Mental Health Act tribunals and professionals’ meetings as required
- Prepare formal clinical reports for tribunals
- Work collaboratively with inpatient teams to facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care
- Work collaboratively with your service users and relevant individuals/professionals they have involved in their care.
- Provide support and input during mental health crises and implement robust risk management plans
- Mentor and support junior staff, students, and colleagues
- Liaise effectively with GPs, social workers, carers, and other services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd October 2026
Closing date : 16th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note we cannot accept applications from AHP, Social Workers or Clinical Psychologists.
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.
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This advert is for Community Practitioner with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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