About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 practitioner to work within the West Cumbria CTT.
The Band 6 Community Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care within CTT, supporting individuals living with a range of mental health needs in a community setting. The role involves working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing, while reducing hospital admissions and supporting early discharge.
The post holder will manage a defined caseload, providing holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in line with evidence-based practice and organisational policies. Care is delivered in service users' homes, clinics, and other community settings, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, contributing to care planning and review processes
Deliver therapeutic interventions in line with individual care plans, including psychosocial and recovery-focused approaches
Monitor depot injections in clinic and community settings, ensuring safe practice and adherence to protocols
Monitor mental state, medication concordance, and physical health, escalating concerns appropriately
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships to support engagement and promote recovery
Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and partner agencies
Participate in safeguarding processes and risk management, including crisis response where required
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.
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 Lillyhall Business Centre
Jubilee Road
Workington
CA14 4HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)