Job summary
Newcastle Treatment & Recovery (NTaR) currently has a Band 6 vacancy for an experienced professional to work full time in a service offering support to those experiencing substance misuse difficulties. The job sits in Newcastle Treatment and Recovery Service based at Plummer Court Newcastle. The successful candidate will predominately hold a case load of older adults aged 55+ who require support while addressing their substance use needs.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of caseload of adult service users who have substantial and complex needs.
• Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
• In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
• To consider care giver needs and ensure they are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.
• To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
• The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
• Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 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-SCG26-130-HN
Closing date: 03 November 2026

Job responsibilities
NTaR is a partnership between CNTW, Humankind and Changing Lives. We are an integrated team comprising nurses, social workers, recovery co coordinators and Consultant Psychiatrists delivering high quality, evidenced based care via structured interventions. CNTW was CQC rated outstanding on last inspection.

This post sits within the Adult Treatment Team and the post holder will deliver clinical based interventions to a caseload of adults who require support to achieve recovery from substance use.

The post holder will have a professional qualification; Registered Nurse (RMN /RGN/ RNMH or RNLD) or Social Work. The post holder will have post registration clinical experience in addictions services, excellent interpersonal skills and understand the importance of engagement with not only the client but their care givers and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Person Specification
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Excellent time and case management skills

Desirable

• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Plummer Court, Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5JT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager, Helen Lewis, Helen.Lewis@cntw.nhs.uk, 01912061100