Job summary
This is an exciting job opportunity for Community Practitioners within Newcastle and Gateshead CYPS within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.
We would like to hear from practitioners interested and experience in community work and working with children and young people.
We are a team that is dedicated to supporting the needs of young people within our area, if this sounds like a team you would like to work for please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for practitioners who have experience in or transferable skills to manage complex caseloads, effective autonomous diary management and excellent written communication skills. The role will comprise of holistic assessments, carrying a clinical caseload and duty work.
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial and complex needs and should be confident in clinical decision making.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 parents/carers, gathering detailed information.To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriateThe 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 wellbeing and maximising independence.Coordinate assessments as Care Coordinator within an MDT 'pod' from initial assessment, to follow up and discharge.
The post holder will write comprehensive diagnostic reports which are completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
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.
The service operates within the Central business unit of CNTW and works across the geographical area of Newcastle and Gateshead.
The team functions as an MDT where we work collaboratively with nurses, support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, psychology and psychiatry.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
Demonstrate flexibility in the role. This may involve working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Date Advertised - 31st July 2025
Closing date - 14th August 2025
Please contact us if you require any additional information.
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Date Advertised - 31st July 2025
Closing date - 14th August 2025
Please contact us if you require any additional information.
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
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 moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs
- Risk assessment and risk management/safety planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation skills
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
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 moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs
- Risk assessment and risk management/safety planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation 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.
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.
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).
