Job overview
he successful candidates will have responsibility for the effective management of a caseload with a mixture of Psychosis and Non Psychosis Pathways. The service provides the following functions: Initial CTT assessment, completion of Dialog/Dialog+, administration of depot medication, medication management, attendance at MDT meetings and Biopsychosocial risk assessments.
The service operates Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, the applicant must be able to meet the needs of all of the core roles and shift requirement. The candidate must have a full driving licence, including access to a personal vehicle with business insurance.
The applicant should hold a professionally registered qualification and preferably have experience of working within the community.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Assessment and Treatment of service users who have substantial and complex needs. Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd 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 Care Plan as necessary. To deliver evidenced 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 & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning. Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager. To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. Work flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users across pathways which may regularly include working extended and flexible hours over 7 days a week. Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd June 2026
Closing date : 17th June 2026
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This advert is for Community Practitioner with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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