Job summary
As we continue to expand the Universal Crisis Team (UCT) in Northumberland and North Tyneside, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed individual to work as a Community Practitioner within the Working Age Adult Pathway.

We have a substantive post available that is suitable for a Registered Nurse, who must have current Professional Registration.

This role is based at St Georges Park Hospital in Morpeth although covers the localities of Northumberland and North Tyneside, offering the opportunity to work across areas with beautiful countryside and stunning coastlines.

If you would welcome the opportunity to become part of a supportive, friendly and welcoming Team with a great range of skills and experience then this post could be for you. As part of this Team you will be encouraged to grow and develop in your role and to be involved in service development and improvement.

The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the Northumberland/North Tyneside Working Age Adult Crisis Team however you may be asked to work flexibly throughout the service if needed.

We are a highly supportive and inclusive team where staff wellbeing is prioritised.

Main duties of the job
The UCT offers a dynamic and rewarding environment which provides the following functions; urgent assessment for those presenting in mental health crisis, home based treatment, facilitating admission to/early discharge from hospital and supporting the coordination of Section 136 referrals.The successful candidate will be expected to complete all aspects of Crisis work. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice regarding mental health and risk to service users, their families/carers and a wide range of other professionals.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for a shared caseload working within and supported by a skilled and experienced MDT to deliver safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care to our service users.You will ideally have clinical experience in assessing, formulating and managing risk and complexity within mental health/learning disability services. You will be able to develop your skills by providing care and interventions to service users with a range of complex mental health needs with associated risk.

You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to developing and promoting recovery-based approaches for adults with mental health related needs.

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.

We operate a 24/7 service. Staff have advised this enhances their wellbeing in terms of increased periods of time away from the work environment.

Quotes from members of staff:

"I made the decision to move over to the Crisis team and what a positive change that was! The team is fab and the job can be so rewarding. You feel like you're making a real difference in an individuals time of need."

"The Crisis Team is a place in which you will feel valued and appreciated for your commitment with a workforce who are friendly and willing to support each other."

"As a new member of the Crisis team in a brand new position, I can't emphasise how welcoming and supportive the team were. I love how no matter what a person's role is, everyone works together as one team and unit, offering advice and taking everyone's opinions and ideas on board to ensure every single service user receives the best care."

Details
Date posted 01 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 263-CCG26-328-AD
Job locations St Georges Park Hospital, Morpeth, NE61 2NU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to come along and meet the Team. We would be delighted to meet with you.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st September 2026
Closing date : 15th September 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
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
• Mentor Training.
• 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

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
• Risk Assessment Skill & Management
• Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership
• Delegation 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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges Park Hospital, Morpeth, NE61 2NU, United Kingdom
Employer's website Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager, Ashley Ruddy, ashley.ruddy@cntw.nhs.uk