Community Practitioner

NHS; Blyth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health initiative in Blyth seeks a Band 6 Community Practitioner to provide interventions and support for adults affected by substance and alcohol misuse. This pivotal role requires managing complex cases, developing care plans, and working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must possess a valid nursing qualification and relevant clinical experience. The position promotes a compassionate and client-centered approach, ideal for someone ready to lead and support junior staff in a dedicated health team.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.
• Evidence of post-registration clinical experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage casework of service users with complex needs.
• Develop recovery-focused care plans with service users.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Comprehensive written assessments

Risk assessment skills

Effective communication

Education

Professional qualification as a First Level Registered Nurse or equivalent

Post-registration training in clinical interventions

Training in CPA and Child Protection

Job description

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 17 February 2026

The Northumberland Recovery Partnership has an opportunity for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to work within the team.

The role involves working with adults affected by substance and alcohol misuse, providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and psychosocial interventions to support service users in considering and achieving recovery.

The team consists of a well‑established mix of professionals who work collaboratively to deliver individualised care. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative work across the multi‑agency team.

The applicant is expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision to junior staff and supporting students.

The applicant will cover areas within the Northumberland Recovery Partnership's geographical area, including Blyth and Ashington.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for reviewing and managing casework of service users with 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 service users and carers, develop recovery‑ and wellbeing‑focused care plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.
• Consider carer needs and involve carer and family in care planning where appropriate.
• Deliver evidence‑based clinical and psychologically based interventions.
• Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure high‑quality individualised care that promotes recovery, wellbeing, and maximises independence.
• Coordinate treatment planning and interventions, reviews and discharge planning.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
• Provide compassionate care based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
• Incorporate a client‑centred philosophy into nursing practice and collaborative care.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we offer a dynamic working environment 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 responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date: 3rd February 2026

Closing date: 17th February 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• 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.
• Evidence of post‑registration training in clinical/psychological interventions/skills relevant to the post.
• Proven 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 Competencies

• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence‑based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge and Experience

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust