Job summary
We are looking for 2x Band 6 Community Practitioners to work within the Children and young people's service Learning Disability team based within Newcastle and Gateshead.

One post is permanent, one is a 12 month fixed term opportunity.

This involves supporting children and young people presenting with a learning disability, complex behavioural issues, mental health needs and also undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments.

Our clinical team consists of Psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses, and other members of allied professions. We work alongside services and other professionals and systems to increase clinical understanding of children and young person's needs. Undertaking holistic assessments and formulation of needs in order to provide appropriate therapeutic support to the child or young person.

Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to be part of a service that is making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and families across the Newcastle and Gateshead area.

• Undertaking assessments and formulations of the young person who is presenting with complex needs.
• Undertaking Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) assessments, emotional difficulty assessments and neurodevelopmental assessments which includes undertaking assessments within clinic, school and home environments.
• Working closely with the child/young person, their parents/carers and the wider care team including social workers and Schools. Clear communication is essential in all aspects of the role to support and engage the young person and their support network.
• Working closely as part of an MDT which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, Nurses, Social workers, OT and support staff.
• Working closely with other professionals/services to ensure appropriate support is available for the young person.

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 with a multi disciplinary team.
• Are committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Bring strong clinical and communication skills.

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.

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (Agenda for Change, Band 6)
Contract: Permanent (one post permanent, one 12 month fixed term)
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Essential Education and Qualifications

• 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 Education and Qualifications

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

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective and 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 and others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable Skills and Competencies

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

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• 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 Knowledge and Experience

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

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 the NHS Careers website.

Contact: Richard Cash, Team Manager, richard.cash1@cntw.nhs.uk, 07977166278

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