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Community Practitioner in Carlisle

On-site in Carlisle·Full-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.
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 19 November

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

The role

Job summary

To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of 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 Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriateTo 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.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.Work flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users across pathways which may regularly include working extended and flexible hours over 7 days a week.Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th November 2026

Closing date : 19th November 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.
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

Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Experience of working within a community team.
Experience of working with children

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.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and caseload management skills

Desirable

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

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

Able to maintain professional development
Ability to work in a multi disciplinary Team
Good effective communication skills
Ability to meet the geographical requirements of the post

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.