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Essential
16 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.
- Skills and Competencies
Ability to work under pressure.
- Skills and Competencies
Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and Experience
12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Knowledge and Experience
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- 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
- Education and Qualification
Mentor Training.
- Education and Qualification
Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Education and Qualification
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Education and Qualification
Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Education and Qualification
Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
South Tyneside Community Treatment Team have an opportunity for a band 6 Community Practitioner. We are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate Community Practitioner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team offering assessment and treatment to clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Your responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of clients experiencing mental health difficulties, working closely with families and other professionals.
We have vacancies to work in psychosis and non psychosis pathways. The role requires an element of autonomous working and leadership skill and you must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care and treatment.
It is essential that you have a professional qualification in the field of health and/or social care and registered with the relevant professional body. We provide excellent training opportunities to allow you to deliver NICE guidance treatment. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychology/Psychological Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Support Assistants and Peer Supporters. You will receive regular supervision both on an individual basis and in a group setting and will work closely with other CNTW services and local agencies.
Main duties of the job
Providing MDT assessment of clients’ needs and identifying collaborative treatment plans.
Deliver various evidence based psychological therapies both individually and in a group setting.
Support the wider team in ensuring the provision of excellent standards of care.
Have a good understanding of pharmacological approaches to treatment.
To work together with clients and their families through the journey of care. You will be expected to develop your skills and the team has access to excellent training opportunities.
To maintain effective working relationships with other teams in CNTW and external agencies.
To support with the implementation of Community Transformation agenda
working collectively with the team in maintaining individual and team wellbeing
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th November 2025
Closing date : 25th November 2025
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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 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £38,682 - £46,580 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Nov 2025.
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