Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 21 July 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity is on offer to join our dynamic and ever evolving Children & Young people's Mental health service. Are you a registered nurse or other registered clinical professional (social worker, OT , ect) who is interested in pursuing a career in children's mental health. Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families? Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge? If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you. This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community. The team is made up of Mental health assessment and treatment team, which includes children's eating disorders and also a Crisis team. We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people up to the age of 18. Working closely with family, carers and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions

Main duties of the job
This role offers the chance to be part of a specialist children's mental health team who pride themselves on offering highly skilled assessment and treatment to children and young people within the community.

• Risk assessment
• Specialist mental health assessments including eating disorders
• Care co ordination
• Specialist treatment & intervention.

You will be responsible for your on caseload of young people and would work with families and other professionals involved in the young person's care. Assessing, formulating, planning and delivering care & treatment, within NICE guidance.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 263-CCG26-207-MG-A
Job locations: Carlisle/Workington, Fair Field Centre, Carlisle, CA1 3SX, United Kingdom

Job description
Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 7th July 2026. Closing date : 21st July 2026. We welcome your application.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• 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

• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 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

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Experience of working with children
• 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).
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 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.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Carlisle/Workington, Fair Field Centre, Carlisle, CA1 3SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager, Karen Heslop, karen.heslop@cntw.nhs.uk, 01228603017

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.