# Community Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-practitioner/4b2c937a-e3d5-45c7-ba08-3296d731ba67 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-practitioner/4b2c937a-e3d5-45c7-ba08-3296d731ba67.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Carleton Clinic - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shifts to cover 24/7) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-03T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T11:40:47.090Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Carlisle/Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne_Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Access_Treatment/Access_Treatment-v8243881 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8243881?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Community Practitioner working within the Universal Crisis Team in North Cumbria. This will be an extremely exciting opportunity for any successful candidate and you will be joining an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated team. The Universal Crisis Team for North Cumbria are in a position to recruit and are therefore looking to recruit motivated and committed individuals. TheNorth Cumbria Crisis Team have Full Time and Part Time Vacancies - based at Carelton Clinic in Carlilse and Lillyhall in Workington. The post holder will be part of a team working under the crisis model and pathway, offering a 24/7 service as an alternative to hospital admission. The successful candidate must have experience of working with individuals with a variety of mental health needs, and ideally have a track record of clinical experience in working with risk and complexity. The role requires sound clinical skills in all aspects of triage, assessment, formulation, management of risk and therapeutic interventions. The North Cumbria Crisis Team offers a dynamic and exciting work environment that can be both challenging and rewarding. You would be working within a multi disciplinary team that are motivated in delivering high quality care for patients at home, with an aim to provide an alternative to hopsital admission. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to complete all aspects of Crisis work, including the triaging of referrals, completion of holistic and comprehensive assessments and the treatment of patients who are in mental health crisis within their home environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to coordinate the shifts and manage the competing demands for the service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th August 2026 Closing date : 3rd September 2026 We welcome your application. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of 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). - 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. - Excellent interpersonal skills. **Desirable** - Clinical Leadership - Delegation skills - Training & Induction of staff. - Teaching/Presentation skills. - Debriefing skills. ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. - 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. **Desirable** - Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - 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. - Mentor Training. - 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. **Desirable** - Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions - Experience of working within a community team. - Non-Medical Prescribing ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 479.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10555132) - [employee benefits (pdf, 922.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2167) - [interview guarantee scheme (pdf, 127.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1211) - [tips on how to complete your application (pdf, 171.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1209) - [reference guidelines for applicants - please read (pdf, 20.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1210) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.