Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing/ Social Worker/ OT
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Service runs 08.00 - 20.00, however standard hours are 9 - 5)
- Job ref
- 263-CCG26-189-LB-A
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Monkwearmouth Hospital
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/06/2026 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 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
Job overview
OpCourage North - The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is a provider collaborative delivering specialist mental health services to Veterans, reservists, and their families across the North of England.
The collaborative is made up of Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust as the lead provider, working with NHS partners Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust and Charitable organisation partners Combat Stress and Walking With The Wounded.
The OpCourage service recognises the importance of personalisation of the care journey for veteran and supporting them to access the right care from the right services.
Op COURAGE offers a range of specialist support and treatment for members of the armed forces community, which includes:
- helping to recognise and treat early signs of mental health problems, as well as more advanced mental health conditions and psychological trauma
- providing support and treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use
- liaising with charities and local organisations to support wider health and wellbeing, such as help with housing, relationships, finances and employment
- referring to other NHS services, where needed
- recognising that family may also need help and care and supporting them to access this.
Main duties of the job
We look forward to welcoming applications for a full time Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner from either registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists with at least two years post qualifying experience. We would consider part time working arrangements if there were 2 appointable candidates to fill the full time hours.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a very supportive team, where your contribution and development are highly valued. Successful applicants will work exclusively with individuals who have served with the UK Armed Forces, their families, and non-mobilised reservists.
You will be able to work autonomously and be willing and able to develop your skills and knowledge for this specialist role. You will be involved in completing holistic assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to people on our caseload. There is a clear flexible framework in relation to specific slots in your working week in order to complete assessment, triage, and clinical intervention time.
The service is committed to developing the skills of practitioners, so there will be ongoing opportunities to work within both assessment and intervention roles, whilst also having the opportunity to gain further therapeutic skills through training.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates must have relevant registration with either NMC, HCPC or SWE and have 2 years post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Please note our office base within Monkwearmouth Hospital is temporary until a local permanent office base is obtained.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd June 2026
Closing date : 21st June 2026
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
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
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Mentor/Educator Training.
- 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.
- Full Driving License
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years qualified experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a community environment
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Quality improvement activities
- Experience of facilitating mental health interventions
- Awareness of trauma informed practice
- Awareness of mental health conditions often associated with military operations and veterans
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.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
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
- Sarah Ball
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03003733332
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