# 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/6d333a0c-6044-4ca5-820c-ad098eab350a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-practitioner/6d333a0c-6044-4ca5-820c-ad098eab350a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Houghton Day Unit - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-12T12:17:13.759Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8224578 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8224578?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Sunderland West Community Treatment Team have an opportunity for a band 6 clinician to join the service. 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, both psychosis and non psychosis, working closely with families and other professionals. 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 : 12th August 2026 Closing date : 26th August 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 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). - 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. ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - 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. ### Education and Qualification **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 - Mentor Training. - 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. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 479.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10533650) - [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.