About this role
Job summary
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 nurse to join the team, working into the Physical Health Pathway
The role entails working with those affected by substance & alcohol misuse with associated and additional physical health needs.
The role entails providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and use of psychosocial interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial complex & physical health needs.
Provide physical health wellbeing checks including taking of bloods, observations and having an outreach approach
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
In collaboration with the Service User & Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the MDT 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.
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 : 9th June 2026
Closing date : 23rd June 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
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). Ability to work in a team and lone working
Desirable
Leadership & Delegation skills Phlebotomy & ECG
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
Experience of working with those who have complex needs
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 North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub & Library, 16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)