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Community Practitioner
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Band 6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (fixed term from point of employment)
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Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm)
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263-CCG26-173-MG-B
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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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County Hall
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Morpeth
Cyflog
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
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13/09/2026 23:59

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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust logo

Community Practitioner

Band 6

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’  We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

  • Cultural diversity staff network
  • Disabled staff network
  • LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

  • Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
  • Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
  • Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post.  The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We looking for 2 x B6 community practitioners to embrace the opportunity of working within an innovative and integrated in Health and Social care team, NEWST. NEWST is a clinical team located in Northumberland's Children's Social Care which aims to support professional and family understanding of a child or young persons presentation in the context of their lived experience.

We have this exciting to expand our offer to a wider cohort of children including those supported in Family help, edge of care and cared for Children. Our clinical team works alongside professionals and systems to increase clinical understanding of children and young people’s needs, promoting safe, stable and positive relationships to improve outcomes for young people.

The core focus of NEWSTs practice is built on the belief of therapeutic change happens through relationships. By supporting the adult closest to children who have experienced trauma, the team helps create the conditions for healing recover and healthy developing.

NEWST (Northumberland Emotional Wellbeing Support Team) Join an Innovative Health and Social Care Partnership We are seeking two enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioners to join our innovative and integrated Health and Social Care team, NEWST.

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Based within Northumberland Children's Social Care, NEWST is a specialist clinical team dedicated to helping professionals and families better understand a child or young person's presentation within the context of their lived experiences. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a service that is making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and families across Northumberland.

As part of an exciting service expansion, NEWST is extending its offer to support a wider cohort of children and young people, including those receiving support through Family Help, Edge of Care services, and Children in Care services.

 

We are looking for practitioners who:

       Are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

       Have experience working with children, young people, families, and multi-agency partners.

       Understand the impact of trauma, attachment, and adverse childhood experiences.

       Can work collaboratively across Health and Social Care systems.

       Are committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.

       Bring strong clinical, communication, and consultation skills.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Successful candidates would have the opportunity to develop the skills in the following:

-       Assessment and formulation (including clinical risk assessment and management)

-       Offer advice and guidance

-       Training and development others

-       Psychologically informed interventions.

-       Complex case work (child hood trauma and ACE’s)

-       Supporting understanding of co-morbidities.

-       Multi- agency working

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Working alongside social care professionals, carers, families, and wider systems, you will contribute to developing clinical understanding of children's and young people's needs. Through consultation, assessment, and therapeutic approaches, you will help promote safe, stable, and positive relationships that improve outcomes and support long-term wellbeing.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 28th August 2026

Closing date : 13th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Manyleb y person

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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
  • Mentorship/Practice Educator 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 (CAMHS, Trauma therapies, formulation etc)
  • Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Working in CAMHS inpatient or secure setting

Skills and Competencies

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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).
  • Ability to work in a team and lone working
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Leadership & Delegation skills
  • Training & Induction of staff.
  • Debriefing skills.

Knowledge and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 12 to 24 month band 6 Registered professionals experience dependent upon service need.
  • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

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Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Enw
Heather Thompson
Teitl y swydd
Clinical Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Please also contact:

Samantha Hogan, Senior Psychological Therapist  - [email protected]

Eleanor Jonas, CSC Team Manager - [email protected]

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