Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to work within our North Tyneside Recovery Partnership. The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery. 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. 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 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 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. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SCG25-038-AD Job locations North Tyneside Recovery Partnership The Forum Wallsend NE28 8JR Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 13th March 2025 Closing date : 27th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 13th March 2025 Closing date : 27th March 2025 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 Post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Appropiate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation Desirable Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing Knowledge and Experience Essential 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. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours Experience and knowledge of working within drug and alcohol Skills and Competencies Essential 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. Desirable Leadership & Delegation Skills Additional Requiremetns Essential Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas Role / Team Specific Requirements Essential Able to maintain professional development. Good, effective communications skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary Team 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 Post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Appropiate training i.e. Safeguarding, MAPPA, Child Protection Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation Desirable Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing Knowledge and Experience Essential 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. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours Experience and knowledge of working within drug and alcohol Skills and Competencies Essential 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. Desirable Leadership & Delegation Skills Additional Requiremetns Essential Ability to meet travelling within the geographical location and potential surrounding areas Role / Team Specific Requirements Essential Able to maintain professional development. Good, effective communications skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary Team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 The Forum Wallsend NE28 8JR Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)