Community Practitioner

NHS

  • Blyth, Northumberland
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Northumberland Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a 6 registered nurse to join our team.The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students.The post holder will represent the Trust in a number of forums and develop links with external agencies to ensure that service users have clear pathways into appropriate services.You will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high-quality safe care.You should have an interest in working within a busy and challenging environment as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, person centred approach to care.You will work in a highly supported environment and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.Main duties of the jobThe opportunity to work within our physical health pathwayThe role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse that may have a range of physical health needs alongside. The role will be to provide safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and use of psychosocial interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.About usThe post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide care to those affected by substance use.The post holder will complete comprehensive physical health assessments in line with Trust standards and offer appropriate interventions, onward referrals and monitoring of health. Your role will be pivotal in addressing health inequalities within areas of deprivation, delivering essential care to those who's physical health is negatively impacted by substance and alcohol misuse.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.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-SCG25-099-EW-AJob locationsNorthumberland Recovery PartnershipSextant HouseBlythNE24 2BAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 28th August2025Closing date : 11th September2025We welcome your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 28th August2025Closing date : 11th September2025We welcome your application.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential
  • 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.
Skills and CompetenciesEssential
  • 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.
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
  • 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential
  • 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.
Skills and CompetenciesEssential
  • 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.
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
  • 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

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