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Community Practitioner in Newcastle

On-site in Newcastle·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

55 open roles

Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Newcastle
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 17 November

Skills

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Newcastle.

The role

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioner, for 22.5 hours per week (0.6 of a whole time equivalent), to join our dynamic Children's Neurodevelopmental assessment Pathway in Newcastle and Gateshead CYPS.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in co-ordinating high-quality autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people across Northumberland.

You will be central to the coordination and delivery of neurodevelopmental assessments, working closely with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to ensure timely, child-centred, and evidence-based care.

We're looking for someone who is:o A registered health or social care professional (e.g. mental health or learning disability nurse, OT, Social Worker, SLT, or equivalent)o Experienced in working with children, young people, and familieso Confident in assessing developmental, behavioural, or emotional needso Skilled in multi-agency working and collaborative practiceo Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseloado Compassionate, child-focused, and committed to improving outcomes

Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments is desirable, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a passion for this area. Training and supervision will be provided.

Main duties of the job

o Coordinating and contributing to autism and ADHD assessmentso Completing developmental histories, structured observations, and clinical interviewso Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, medics and nursingo Supporting families to understand the assessment process and next stepso Providing clear, compassionate communication with parents, carers, and professionalso Participating in MDT discussions and formulation meetingso Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

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.

Newcastle and Gateshead Children and Young People's Service is a well-established, multi-disciplinary community team providing high-quality support to children, young people, and families across the county. Our service operates from bases in Newcastle (Benton House) and Gateshead (Bensham Hospital) where working between both bases will be essential.You will be joining a friendly, supportive team that includes professionals from nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, medicine and social care. We work collaboratively, drawing on a wide range of expertise to deliver holistic, child-centred care. Regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for joint working are embedded in our culture, and we actively encourage professional development and reflective practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our service values innovation, compassion, and teamwork. We are committed to improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental needs and their families, and we welcome practitioners who share our enthusiasm for highquality, inclusive, and evidenceinformed practice.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 3rd November2026

Closing date : 17th November2026

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/assessor Training.
Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
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.

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

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).
Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Ability to work under pressure.

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.