Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP) within the Children's Neurodevelopmental pathway as part of the Lifespan Model to become an integral part of the South Tyneside PCN.
We would welcome applicants who have outstanding skills, knowledge, and experience of working within this field supporting the B7 practitioners. Applicants must have strong communication and organisational skills and will be proactive and dynamic with experience of working autonomously within a community setting, including managing risk management.
This is an exciting time to work within a community service as we continue to work in partnership with other agencies to meet the need for our population and an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic motivated person who is passionate about delivering the best care.

Main duties of the job
This role will allow the successful applicant to provide professional advice, support and improve access to mental health care for children and young people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental ill health problems and/or difficulties associated with neurodivergence by delivering holistic assessment and evidence based care in the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency, primary mental health service.
The successful candidate should possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to providing both management and clinical supervision as well peer support and will support with continuous professional development.

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: 14 July 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-CCG26-259-AB
Job locations: Monkton Hall, Jarrow, NE32 5NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th July 2026
Closing date : 28th 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.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills 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 qualification in psychological intervention
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• 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).

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
Primary Care Mental Health Lead, Donna Buckley, donna.buckley@cntw.nhs.uk, 07908057613