About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Practitioner, with an interest in the Children and Young People's PBS Clinical Pathway within CNTW. This specialist support team develops Young People's resilience and recovery, when they may be at risk of hospital admission.
The team offers both an Autism and Learning Disability Pathway, utilising life world models and trauma informed care.
This 12 month secondment is to cover a maternity leave within the service. This post holder will support the young person, their family, and staff supporting them through the development and implementation of a Positive Behavioural Support plan assisting in more integrated care and treatment with their community pathway.
A high level of professional support and continuing professional development can be provided by this post being part of the IPBS team. The post will be carried out with a level of appropriate autonomy as a Community Practitioner, with clinical supervision provided. It is envisaged this part of the role will involve some support into inpatient services, working closely with the clinical team involved in the young people's care and delivery of the PBS plan.
Main duties of the job
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 PBS 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 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
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th August 2026
Closing date : 1st September 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. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment. Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
Desirable
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)