Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
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
- Knowledge
Mentorship/Practice Educator Training
- Knowledge
Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Knowledge
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post (CAMHS, Trauma therapies, formulation etc)
- Knowledge
Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
- 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
Ability to work in a team and lone working
- 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).
- Knowledge and Experience
12 to 24 month band 6 Registered professionals experience dependent upon service need.
- Knowledge and Experience
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Working in CAMHS inpatient or secure setting
- Skills and Competencies
Leadership & Delegation skills
- Skills and Competencies
Training & Induction of staff.
- Skills and Competencies
Debriefing skills.
- Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Job overview
The Children and Young People’s Service provide an integrated service for children with persistent, moderate to severe mental health concerns, who have received a previous targeted intervention from other services and have shown little or no improvement.
We deliver a wide range of evidence based interventions through clearly defined care pathways. Development opportunities can be accessed via our comprehensive internal training programme. We have a robust supervision structure for staff, alongside peer support.
Our Mental Health pathway undertakes assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex mental health needs, including anxiety, low mood, self-harm and trauma. Clinicians will work within a collaboratively care planned approach, should be able to work autonomously and within a multi- disciplinary team.
We are keen to recruit clinicians with experience in working with children and young people, and who can work collaboratively with partner agencies.
Main duties of the job
Carrying a complex caseload of young people requiring therapeutic interventions.
Provide training and clinical supervision/support to the wider team.
Attendance at multi agency meetings and risk management group.
Support with transition work and audits as appropriate. Linking in with parent, carers and other partners
Offering advice and guidance of strategies and approaches and signposting to local services (if clinically indicated).
Report writing
Clinical formulation
Offering supervision and reflective practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 21st October 2026
Closing date : 4th November 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.
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This advert is for Community Practitioner with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Morpeth, 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 04 Nov 2026.
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