Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Nurse (Band 7) with Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) qualification to join our Gateshead West Community Treatment Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior clinical role within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality, recovery-focused care for adults with complex and enduring mental health needs in the community.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will:

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments, formulate care plans, and provide specialist interventions.
• Use your prescribing qualification to support safe, evidence-based pharmacological management in partnership with service users and carers.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to colleagues, supporting the development of skills and standards across the team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative working with partner agencies.

The successful candidate will be an NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with substantial post-registration experience, including in community mental health settings. You will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to lead in a challenging but rewarding environment.
If you are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and want to make a difference in the lives of people in Gateshead West, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will

• Act as a senior clinical practitioner within the Gateshead West Community Treatment Team, providing advanced assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for service users with complex mental health needs.
• Use the Independent/Supplementary Prescriber (V300) qualification to assess, prescribe, monitor, and review medication in line with best practice and Trust policy.
• Work autonomously, managing a defined caseload while contributing to team triage, duty systems, and urgent response.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to nurses, support workers, students, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake and contribute to risk assessments and risk management plans, ensuring service user safety and positive risk-taking where appropriate.
• Lead and participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate effectively with other health and social care professionals, voluntary agencies, and carers to promote recovery and social inclusion.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records using the Trust's electronic patient record systems.
• Actively participate in service development, pathway refinement, and implementation of national/local mental health policy.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through supervision, appraisal, and ongoing learning.

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.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG25-328-MG
Job locations
Dryden Road clinic
136 Dryden Road
Gateshead
NE9 5BY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd September 2025
Closing date : 7th October 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd September 2025
Closing date : 7th October 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration (Mental Health)
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
• Student Nurse Assessor
• Independent/supplementary prescriber and current annotation on the NMC register.
• Evidence of post registration CPD

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of local service pathways and interfaces
• Experience of MDT and multi agency Working
• Experience of autonomous casework management
• Experience of supervising and supporting Junior staff/students
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification at a band 6 or above.
• Experience of prescribing and medicines optimisation in a Mental health setting
• Understanding of risk assessment and management in Mental Health

Desirable

• experience of working in community treatment teams
• Experience in audit, research and use of outcome measures.
• Experience in leading service development or quality improvement initiatives

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication and liaison skills including report writing.
• Organisational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and decision making ability.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise under pressure.
• competence in using electronic patient record systems and digital communication tools.

Desirable

• competence in service evaluation and data analysis.
• Skills in delivering training/teaching skills to staff.

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Ability to motivate others
• Professional integrity and commitment to clinical excellence.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Resilience and emotional stability in challenging situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet changing service needs
• commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Self-motivated with a positive approach to problem solving.

Desirable

• Enthusiastic about innovation and service improvement
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Creative thinker with openness to new approaches

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration (Mental Health)
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
• Student Nurse Assessor
• Independent/supplementary prescriber and current annotation on the NMC register.
• Evidence of post registration CPD

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of local service pathways and interfaces
• Experience of MDT and multi agency Working
• Experience of autonomous casework management
• Experience of supervising and supporting Junior staff/students
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification at a band 6 or above.
• Experience of prescribing and medicines optimisation in a Mental health setting
• Understanding of risk assessment and management in Mental Health

Desirable

• experience of working in community treatment teams
• Experience in audit, research and use of outcome measures.
• Experience in leading service development or quality improvement initiatives

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication and liaison skills including report writing.
• Organisational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and decision making ability.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise under pressure.
• competence in using electronic patient record systems and digital communication tools.

Desirable

• competence in service evaluation and data analysis.
• Skills in delivering training/teaching skills to staff.

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Ability to motivate others
• Professional integrity and commitment to clinical excellence.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Resilience and emotional stability in challenging situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet changing service needs
• commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Self-motivated with a positive approach to problem solving.

Desirable

• Enthusiastic about innovation and service improvement
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Creative thinker with openness to new approaches

Skills Required