Job Description

The Universal Crisis Team for Newcastle and Gateshead currently have vacancies for a Full Time Community Practitioner to work within the Older Adult pathway, we are looking to recruit motivated and committed individuals into the team, with experience of working with Older Adults
The post holder will be part of a team working under the crisis model and will be expected to work across both Working Age and the Older Adult pathway. The successful candidate must have a track record of clinical experience in working with risk and complexity.
This will be an extremely exciting opportunity for any successful candidate and you will be joining an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated team.
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
29 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG25-385-LB-A
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see below short video on our team:
https://youtu.be/TBTd6jRCsVo
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th December 2025
Closing date : 12th January 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see below short video on our team:
https://youtu.be/TBTd6jRCsVo
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th December 2025
Closing date : 12th January 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
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post and in Older Adults pathways
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
• Mentor Training.
• Experience of trauma informed care, 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

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.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
• Risk Assessment Skill & Management
• Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure

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
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post and in Older Adults pathways
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
• Mentor Training.
• Experience of trauma informed care, 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

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.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
• Risk Assessment Skill & Management
• Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership
• Delegation skills

Skills Required