Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Nurse (Band 7) who has evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions such as DBT/CBT or NMP relevant to working with serious and enduring mental health problems, to join our Gateshead East Community Treatment Team.This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior clinical role within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality, recovery-focused care for adults with complex and enduring mental health needs in the community.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will

• Act as a senior clinical practitioner within the Gateshead East Community Treatment Team, providing advanced assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for service users with complex mental health needs.
• Use the Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300) qualification to assess, prescribe, monitor, and review medication in line with best practice and Trust policy.
• Work autonomously, managing a defined caseload while contributing to team triage, duty systems, and urgent response.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to nurses, support workers, students, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake and contribute to risk assessments and risk management plans, ensuring service user safety and positive risk-taking where appropriate.
• Lead and participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate effectively with other health and social care professionals, voluntary agencies, and carers to promote recovery and social inclusion.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records using the Trust's electronic patient record systems.
• Actively participate in service development, pathway refinement, and implementation of national/local mental health policy.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through supervision, appraisal, and ongoing learning.

Please note it will be a requirement to work across all Gateshead Community bases.

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: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 263-CCG26-289-LB
Job locations: Grassbanks Health Centre, Leam Lane, Gateshead, NE10 8DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th August 2026
Closing date :18th August 2026
We welcome your application.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
• Student Nurse Assessor
• Independent/supplementary prescriber and current annotation on the NMC register.
• Evidence of post registration CPD
• Safeguarding Children and Adults Training

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Participate in Joint Development Reviews
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
• Knowledge and Understanding of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.

Desirable

• Experience in carrying out research

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
• Evidence of Leadership Skills.
• Expert Clinical Supervision Skills
• Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
• Evidence of excellent Report writing.
• Evidence based clinical / psychological skills and advanced nursing practice.

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
• Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
• Innovative and creative
• Flexible and adaptive
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to motivate others

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: Grassbanks Health Centre, Leam Lane, Gateshead, NE10 8DX, 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: Clinical Manager Michael Vass
michael.vass@cntw.nhs.uk
01912106868