Job summary
- Main area
- RMN/RNLD
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SCG25-020-MG-A
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Aycliffe Secure Centre
- Town
- Newton Aycliffe
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
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 Association
- 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.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. 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
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Community Practitioner to join the Kolvin Service. The Kolvin Service compromises a regional community adolescent forensic mental health service, a nationally commissioned FCAMHS and mental health and forensic services into two Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs) in the North East for young people aged 10-18 years.
The Kolvin Service collaboratively leads on the implementation of the SECURE STAIRS trauma-informed framework at Aycliffe Secure Centre and Kyloe House SCHs. The SECURE STAIRS framework represents a shift in focus within the secure estate from interventions focussed solely at young people, to interventions focussed on the whole system.
The challenging nature of this post requires suitably applicants to be an experienced mental health or learning disability nurse who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and well organized, have excellent communication skills, sound clinical assessment, risk management and intervention skills; and a commitment to multi-disciplinary working is essential. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills delivering therapeutic work and trauma-informed care as well as being able to demonstrate the capacity to understand the impact of working with trauma on professionals and carers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the MDT in the service delivery, be responsible for carrying out comprehensive mental health assessment including risk assessments, management plans and care plans and support coordinating the provision of therapeutic interventions with young people.
The post holder will support the MDT providing a service for children and young people with complex trauma, who may be considered to present high risk to themselves, high risk to others or are highly vulnerable.
As part of a wider team, the successful candidate will offer assessments, carry out interventions, and support professionals and carers working with the children and young people to support the principles of the SECURE STAIRS Framework. Within this service there is the opportunity to develop further skills and knowledge with regards to trauma informed care and delivering therapeutic interventions.
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.
Working for our organisation
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.
The integrated service not only works with CNTW clinicians but other professions from differing organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Undertake a comprehensive Core Assessment of Service User’s health and social care needs including clustering in accordance with Care Coordination Policy. To be the Primary Assessor in Assessment Clinics & Domiciliary Visits as indicated.
Develop a Clinical Formulation of needs to inform Care Planning and ongoing delivery of care.
Assess and Manage Risks to service users and others, who present with complex and significant risks, involving possible harm to self or others and formulate appropriate Interventions and Risk/Safety Planning. To utilise the support of colleagues, other Services or Clinical Team Lead as required.
Undertake Care Planning, Implementation and Review of Service Users presenting with enhanced needs in accordance with the Trust’s Care Coordination Policy.
Demonstrate Clinical Reasoning when selecting appropriate Treatments / Psychological based Interventions, taking into consideration the Service User’s clinical presentation, Risk Issues, Vulnerability, and willingness to engage in services.
Make a judgement on whether clients have the capacity to give informed consent and seek additional advice and expertise when necessary.
Reflect and critically appraise own performance knowing when to seek advice and support from more experienced clinicians.
Advocate on behalf of Service Users and Carer to ensure that Trust and Local Authority Statutory responsibilities are met.
Ability to exercise clinical and professional judgement which may be in conflict with other professions or the service user.
Understand and Apply policies and procedures which ensure that the Trust and Local Authority statutory responsibilities are being met.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 24th July 2025
Closing date : 14th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD and evidence based practice
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of RIO and Data Systems
- Knowledge and Application of psychologically based interventions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Olivia Tyson
- Job title
- Specialist Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 026 3000
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