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Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are delighted to offer a full-time Band 5 Higher Associate Psychologist (HAP) post within our Adult Inpatients Service based at St Nicholas Ho...
4 day(s) ago
Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are delighted to offer a full-time Band 5 Higher Associate Psychologist (HAP) post within our Adult Inpatients Service based at St Nicholas Ho...
4 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary North Cumbria memory and Later Life services - West is looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to compliment our Team for Maternity...
10 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary North Cumbria memory and Later Life services - West is looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to compliment our Team for Maternity...
10 day(s) ago
Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This post is based within the North East and Cumbria Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway.
11 day(s) ago
Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This post is based within the North East and Cumbria Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway.
11 day(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 to work within the Northumberland Recovery Partnership (NRP) as lead of this new project, with th...
11 day(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 to work within the Northumberland Recovery Partnership (NRP) as lead of this new project, with th...
11 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therap...
13 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therap...
13 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The North At Risk Mental State (ARMS) is advertising for an assistant psychologist (full time and 24 month fixed term contract) who will support...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The North At Risk Mental State (ARMS) is advertising for an assistant psychologist (full time and 24 month fixed term contract) who will support...
14 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The post advertised is for a psychological therapist or clinical psychologist to provide clinical leadership in the At-Risk Mental State for psyc...
17 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The post advertised is for a psychological therapist or clinical psychologist to provide clinical leadership in the At-Risk Mental State for psyc...
17 day(s) ago
Community Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Northumberland Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team.
19 day(s) ago
Community Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Northumberland Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team.
19 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary It is an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest...
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary It is an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest...
26 day(s) ago
Community Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Northumberland Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team.
27 day(s) ago
Community Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Northumberland Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team.
27 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therap...
28 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therap...
28 day(s) ago
Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2473885
Job summary
We are delighted to offer a full-time Band 5 Higher Associate Psychologist (HAP) post within our Adult Inpatients Service based at St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT. We are looking for an enthusiastic psychology graduate, with interest and experience in working as an Assistant Psychologist in clinical settings, paid or voluntary, with mental health issues, to help provide specialist psychological input into our wards. Previous experience of working in an inpatient setting is desirable but not essential.
Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services provide care and treatment for service users with complex mental health needs, at a time of crisis. Care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team using a biopsychosocial model of understanding.Service users have often experienced trauma in their lives, and have a range of difficulties including psychosis, personality difficulties, neurodiversity andlearning disabilities, risk to self and others, and forensic issues.
Our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Psychological Service is an integrated part of the multi-disciplinary team. This post will focus on supporting specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological assessment), formulation and psychological interventions with service users, under the supervision of an experienced psychologist. The Higher Assistant Psychology role will also be instrumental in supporting family and group work within the inpatient environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary context to help the psychology team undertake specialised psychological assessments, treatments, and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to this level of training with individual clients/ groups of clients, and families. They will have weekly supervision from an experienced Practitioner Psychologist.
The successful applicant will manage a caseload and be responsible for providing effective evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines. They will support the service in the delivery of training and service development initiatives.
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.
The post holder will be part of a supportive psychology team which provides Acute, Rehabilitation, and Older Adult inpatient services for Newcastle and Gateshead. The team is part of a valued trust wide psychological service which has a range of regular meetings and support activities to ensure professional governance and to promote evidence based and innovative psychologically informed care.
Working in inpatient services offers excellent opportunities to develop a range of skills. These include skills in both direct clinical work, as well as clinical leadership, service development, staff support, and training. We welcome contact from interested candidates to further discuss the role and to visit our service.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-ICG26-071-AD
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 5th November 2026
Closing date : 19th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 5th November 2026
Closing date : 19th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
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.
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.
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
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2461855
Job summary
North Cumbria memory and Later Life services - West is looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to compliment our Team for Maternity cover.
You will provide evidence based occupational focussed assessments and interventions to patients with complex needs with the ability to recognise and anticipate situations that may be detrimental to the Health andWellbeing of service users and their carers.
If you are motivated, creative and passionate about making a difference to our patients lives, then your characteristics is what the team requires.
Main duties of the job
To provide occupational therapy service to service users who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, cognitive and age related physical health needs.To manage and provide ongoing assessment and intervention for service users.To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in intervention planning where appropriate.To develop and deliver evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with service users and carers where appropriate.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.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.To provide clinical supervision to staff members as delegated by Clinical Lead.To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical 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.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-382-JW-B
Job locations
Lillyhall Business Centre
Jubilee Road
Workington
CA14 4HA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th October 2026
Closing date : 13th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 30th October 2026 Closing date : 13th November 2026 We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification
- Registered with HCPC
- Commitment to complete fieldwork education training.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
- Undertaking Appraisals
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex 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 communication skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Effective time and caseload management skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Effective interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Training and presentation skills
- Debriefing skills.
Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification Registered with HCPC Commitment to complete fieldwork education training. Desirable Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Knowledge and Experience Essential Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services. Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required. Experience of supervising students / non registered staff Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Undertaking Appraisals Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services. Skills and Competencies Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex 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 communication skills Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Ability to work autonomously and within a team Effective time and caseload management skills Ability to adapt within a changing environment Effective interpersonal skills. Desirable Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills. Training and presentation skills Debriefing 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.
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. 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
Lillyhall Business Centre
Jubilee Road
Workington
CA14 4HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lillyhall Business Centre
Jubilee Road
Workington
CA14 4HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2458334
Job summary
This post is based within the North East and Cumbria Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. The OPD Pathway is a joint strategy and network of services commissioned and delivered by NHS England and His Majesty's Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS) for people who present a high risk of physical or sexual violence, and have risk factors and problematic behaviour associated with personality difficulties.
The post-holder will primarily support services in the North East region, however our delivery model operates across the North & South of Tyne, Durham/Tees Valley and North, West and South Cumbria, and is comprised of Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Probation Practitioners and Officers, and staff in support/assistant roles.
The main tasks within this post will include carrying out psychological assessment and intervention, assisting in delivery of staff training and consultation and participation in research, data collection, audits and service evaluation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main duties are to assist in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.
The post holder will produce assessment and intervention professional reports.
The post holder will support the service in the delivery of training and workforce development initiatives.
The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.
The post holder will receive direct weekly management and clinical supervision from a Senior, Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
The post holder will perform delegated tasks within guidelines provided by the supervisor, will receive regular clinical supervision and will seek additional supervision and guidance where required.
The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
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.
The post is primarily across Northumbria, Durham and Cleveland, with occasional work into Cumbria and can involve regular travel to probation offices and Approved Premises within the area, as well as within the local communities. As a wide geographical area this can present some challenges, but to assist with these demands, we support remote working and flexible working requests for example carrying out some duties (where appropriate) via TEAMS or other online platforms.
The post offers a number of CPD opportunities and we actively encourage personal and professional development via supervision, CPD and training activities.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-137-JW
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder would contribute to two OPD community pathway services; a Psychologically Informed Consultation service (PICS) and Intervention service (Rebuilding Lives).
PICS is a service that provides formulation based support and consultation to HMPPS staff members, as well as workforce development activities aimed at enhancing staff confidence and knowledge around personality difficulties.
Rebuilding Lives is a psychologically and socio-occupationally informed intervention service. The overall aim of the OPD pathway is to help reduce risk of reoffending, by helping the individual to understand the factors that have contributed to their behaviour, and develop alternative life skills and coping strategies.
This Higher Assistant Psychologist post-holder will:
- Work independently under supervision within a range of settings, representing CNTW within the multi-disciplinary team and across the OPD partnership.
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary referral and case discussion meetings, collaboratively identifying suitable service candidates, and using ongoing psychological formulation to identify needs and intervention plans.
- Complete referral assessments and providing suitability feedback to the MDT, alongside qualified / registered practitioners.
- Engage service users / people on probation in psychologically informed interventions, under supervision, to support community integration and risk reduction.
- Develop and deliver training across the partnership agencies to support workforce development initiatives and increase knowledge and confidence when working with personality difficulties.
- Work alongside qualified / registered practitioners to provide advice to Probation Practitioners (PP) on engagement and relational challenges linked to personality difficulties and risk, using psychological formulation approaches.
- Provide written reports and summaries following interventions and consultations, to communicate psychological needs and recommendations.
- Undertake and contribute to local research activities and OPD service evaluation.
- Receive weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and designated supervision as required.
- Maintain effective relationships with colleagues across different agencies and work to uphold the shared vision and values of OPD.
In addition to the essential qualifications and criteria described, due to the nature of the setting and client group, experience of direct community based clinical work with a forensic population is desirable, as well as experience in research and evaluation.
Given the geographical spread of the service, a current driving licence is desirable but not essential if the travel requirements can be met by the successful applicant.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th October 2026
Closing date : 12th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder would contribute to two OPD community pathway services; a Psychologically Informed Consultation service (PICS) and Intervention service (Rebuilding Lives).
PICS is a service that provides formulation based support and consultation to HMPPS staff members, as well as workforce development activities aimed at enhancing staff confidence and knowledge around personality difficulties.
Rebuilding Lives is a psychologically and socio-occupationally informed intervention service. The overall aim of the OPD pathway is to help reduce risk of reoffending, by helping the individual to understand the factors that have contributed to their behaviour, and develop alternative life skills and coping strategies.
This Higher Assistant Psychologist post-holder will:
- Work independently under supervision within a range of settings, representing CNTW within the multi-disciplinary team and across the OPD partnership.
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary referral and case discussion meetings, collaboratively identifying suitable service candidates, and using ongoing psychological formulation to identify needs and intervention plans.
- Complete referral assessments and providing suitability feedback to the MDT, alongside qualified / registered practitioners.
- Engage service users / people on probation in psychologically informed interventions, under supervision, to support community integration and risk reduction.
- Develop and deliver training across the partnership agencies to support workforce development initiatives and increase knowledge and confidence when working with personality difficulties.
- Work alongside qualified / registered practitioners to provide advice to Probation Practitioners (PP) on engagement and relational challenges linked to personality difficulties and risk, using psychological formulation approaches.
- Provide written reports and summaries following interventions and consultations, to communicate psychological needs and recommendations.
- Undertake and contribute to local research activities and OPD service evaluation.
- Receive weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and designated supervision as required.
- Maintain effective relationships with colleagues across different agencies and work to uphold the shared vision and values of OPD.
In addition to the essential qualifications and criteria described, due to the nature of the setting and client group, experience of direct community based clinical work with a forensic population is desirable, as well as experience in research and evaluation.
Given the geographical spread of the service, a current driving licence is desirable but not essential if the travel requirements can be met by the successful applicant.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th October 2026
Closing date : 12th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals by supervisor.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary
- Ability to meet the travel demands of the post
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in applied Psychology
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals by supervisor.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary
- Ability to meet the travel demands of the post
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in applied Psychology
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
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Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2458196
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 to work within the Northumberland Recovery Partnership (NRP) as lead of this new project, with the support of clinical leads within NRP. This role will be specifically for work to alongside our Northumberland Alcohol Outreach team(NAO).
This is a 2 years fixed term contract which will be reviewed toward the end of this term.
Within your role, you will work closely with local housing projects, offering in reach into the projects, supporting assessment of those not accessing treatment, reviewing those who already access treatment and supporting the housing project staff to identify and manage risks associated with addictions.
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse. You will be expected to support in the providing of 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.
Main duties of the job
As an Assertive Outreach Worker you will actively attempt to engage individuals who are housed within local housing projects with an extensive history of substance and/or alcohol misuse. You will play a vital role in guiding individuals towards recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well-being. Your compassion, professionalism and insight will help to inspire personal recovery for those we support.
o An understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing drug and alcohol issues
o Ability to build professional relationships with individuals
o Strong interpersonal skills
o Ability to work in challenging and changing environments
o To implement and evaluate care within a prescribed framework as a member of the care team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this promotes recovery and wellbeing and maximises independence.
o To support the team in providing excellent and effective person-centred care.
o To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
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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 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-138-HN
Job locations
Sextant House
Northumberland
NE24 2BA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th October 2026
Closing date : 12th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th October 2026
Closing date : 12th November 2026
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
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Excellent time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership
- Delegation skills
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation 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
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Excellent time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership
- Delegation skills
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation 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.
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.
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
Sextant House
Northumberland
NE24 2BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sextant House
Northumberland
NE24 2BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2452294
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Team within Children and Young People Services, working into a general adolescence unit (acute ward) in Middlesborough.
This service supports young people aged 13-18 years mixed sex ward, young people who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties, trauma and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who has clinical experience and the ability to work autonomously. The successful candidate would require a strong role identify and sound clinical background knowledge, hold skills on how to balance clinical needs of the service, the team and own expectations. The successful candidate will work alongside the MDT team to deliver specialised assessments and interventions and will be required to adapt to meet a wide range of needs.
We are a responsive, innovative and dynamic Foundation Trust, encouraging Leadership, opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and developing specialist skills and training. Our approach to recruitment is values based and applicants must reflect the Trust's corporate values and behaviors.
Main duties of the job
The job role of the specialist occupational therapist is to screen all young people who are admitted or transferred into the acute ward. The occupational therapist is integral to the young persons care, using assessment, treatment plans to support he young person to discover and recover. The successful candidate will proactively advocate the needs of young people to other professionals, meeting families with consideration of adaptation and working holistically with the focus of occupational performance in all aspects of the young person's care and treatment.
The successful candidate will facilitate therapeutic groups as well as 1:1 individual sessions in order to support clinical observations to inform formal assessments. The OT will gather information to support occupational formulation with devising interventions plans in collaboration with young person.
The successful candidate will use best-evidence based assessments, write reports and clear documentations of clinical contact with young people. The OT regularly provides feedback through attending clinical meetings with advocating the occupational needs for young people.
The successful candidate will have a supervisor role which includes supervision of AHP support staff, providing clear guidance on therapy directed interventions and supporting staff with CPD. The OT role has opportunity for development of staff through training.
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
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-099-JW-C
Job locations
Acklam Road Hospital
Middlesborough
TS5 4EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational therapist will work clinically within the ward environment alongside the Nursing, medical teams and wider MDT. The role is to raise the profile of OT through training, mentoring and echoing shared values whilst clinically working with young people.
There is an expectation the OT works collaboratively with the team, demonstrates flexibly and holds integrity to the occupational needs of young people.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th October 2026
Closing date : 10th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational therapist will work clinically within the ward environment alongside the Nursing, medical teams and wider MDT. The role is to raise the profile of OT through training, mentoring and echoing shared values whilst clinically working with young people.
There is an expectation the OT works collaboratively with the team, demonstrates flexibly and holds integrity to the occupational needs of young people.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th October 2026
Closing date : 10th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
- Undertaking Appraisals
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex 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).
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Effective time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
- Undertaking Appraisals
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex 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).
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Effective time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation 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.
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
Acklam Road Hospital
Middlesborough
TS5 4EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Acklam Road Hospital
Middlesborough
TS5 4EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449052
Job summary
The North At Risk Mental State (ARMS) is advertising for an assistant psychologist (full time and 24 month fixed term contract) who will support the evaluation of the service, but will also be involved in assessment, monitoring of service users and some limited clinical work. The service will offer the systematic provision of multidisciplinary, and evidence-based bio-psychosocial interventions to those people who are at risk of developing psychosis. The postholder will work with colleagues and be under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
The ARMS service is an exciting and important service development that aims to provide interventions as early as possible to people who are help seeking and reporting symptoms that indicate a risk of transition to psychosis. Working alongside an experienced and highly motivated early intervention in psychosis team, you will be part of a relatively newly established ARMS service delivering the best possible practice in contemporary mental health care. Your job purpose will be to evaluate the impact of the service, including data collection and inputting, and interview service users. You will support the functioning of the service, including monitoring service users and alerting qualified clinicians if you think there has been a deterioration in their mental health. Some direct clinical work is likely, with you contributing to the assessment process and possibly supporting group work and other therapeutic work under the close supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist.
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.
This post covers the Northumberland and North Tyneside Localities and you would be based at Benton View/Greenacre Ctr, working alongside the Early Intervention in Psychosis teams. The selection process involves formal interview and you will require Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced clearance before commencement of duties.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-310-AB-A
Job locations
Benton View
Forest Hall
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking someone motivated, and excited by the prospect of helping set up a new service. You will be flexible to help support the service and need good skills in managing data.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th October026
Closing date : 9th November2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking someone motivated, and excited by the prospect of helping set up a new service. You will be flexible to help support the service and need good skills in managing data.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th October026
Closing date : 9th November2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benton View
Forest Hall
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benton View
Forest Hall
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Principal Clinical Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2446069
Job summary
The post advertised is for a psychological therapist or clinical psychologist to provide clinical leadership in the At-Risk Mental State for psychosis service, alongside being an active clinician. The service will offer the systematic provision of multidisciplinary, and evidence-based bio-psychosocial interventions to those people who are at risk of developing psychosis. The postholder will be the key clinical decision maker on acceptance to the service, provide clinical supervision to the service and other psychological therapists in EIP and manage audit and training requirements.
The ARMS service is an exciting and important service development that aims to provide interventions as early as possible to people who are help seeking and reporting symptoms that indicate a risk of transition to psychosis. Working alongside an experienced and highly motivated early intervention in psychosis team, you will lead the ARMS service delivering the best possible practice in contemporary mental health care. Your job purpose will be to provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment to service users and their families, while working closely with other professionals. You will also support the team by providing supervision, consultation and training. You will be an accredited practitioner in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis and have skills in other emerging interventions, including working with Trauma.
Main duties of the job
The post covers the Northumberland and North Tyneside Localities and you would be based at Benton View/Greenacre Ctr, working alongside the Early Intervention in Psychosis teams. You will be required to provide care across a large geographical area. The selection process involves formal interview and you will require Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced clearance before commencement of duties.
We are seeking someone motivated, and excited by the prospect of developing a service. You will have excellent skills in assessing for symptoms of psychosis and of risk of transition to psychosis, enabling you to act as a resource to the ARMS service in complex assessments. You will be familiar with the CAARMS measure and will have shown an interest in service development.
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 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-389-JW-A
Job locations
Benton View
Newcastle
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd October 2026
Closing date : 6th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd October 2026
Closing date : 6th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
Skills
Essential
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Well-developed teaching & training skills
- Well-developed skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
- Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead.
- Substantial post qualification experience of delivering evidence based psychological therapy training to a range of professional groups
- Substantial experience of providing clinical supervision
- Substantial experience in working with psychosis or those who are at-risk of developing psychosis
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet mobility requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
Skills
Essential
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Well-developed teaching & training skills
- Well-developed skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
- Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead.
- Substantial post qualification experience of delivering evidence based psychological therapy training to a range of professional groups
- Substantial experience of providing clinical supervision
- Substantial experience in working with psychosis or those who are at-risk of developing psychosis
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet mobility requirements of the post
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
Benton View
Newcastle
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benton View
Newcastle
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440085
Job summary
Northumberland Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team.
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.
The post holder will represent the Trust in a number of forums and develop links with external agencies to ensure that service users have clear pathways into appropriate services.
You will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high-quality safe care.
You should have an interest in working within a busy and challenging environment as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, person centred approach to care.
You will work in a highly supported environment and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
Physical health Nurse
The opportunity to work within our physical health pathway
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse that may have a range of physical health needs alongside. The role will be to provide safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and use of psychosocial interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide care to those affected by substance use.
The post holder will complete comprehensive physical health assessments in line with Trust standards and offer appropriate interventions, onward referrals and monitoring of health. Your role will be pivotal in addressing health inequalities within areas of deprivation, delivering essential care to those who's physical health is negatively impacted by substance and alcohol misuse.
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
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-125-HN-A
Job locations
Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 21st October 2026
Closing date : 25th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 21st October 2026
Closing date : 25th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
- Nursing Degree
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment skills.
- Risk Management and Safety Planning skills.
- Ability to establish a rapport and demonstrate engagement skills with service users
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
- Nursing Degree
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment skills.
- Risk Management and Safety Planning skills.
- Ability to establish a rapport and demonstrate engagement skills with service users
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
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
Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Physiotherapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2425769
Job summary
It is an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff. CNTW is a forward thinking Trust with a lot of opportunities.
Do you want to be part of changing mental health for the future? Are you passionate about improving things for the next generation and influencing the future? Are you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career in Mental Health Physiotherapy? Could you bring your experience to the NHS and make a real difference?
Main duties of the job
This is your chance to make a real difference to people living with complex, enduring mental health conditions who are experiencing acute, long term mental health problems within our inpatient rehabilitation services in Newcastle upon Tyne.
You will be a highly skilled and knowledgeable team player who is able to think holistically and creatively in order to deliver specialist assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and /or neurological conditions, alongside our multi-disciplinary team.
Alongside the clinical leads and other colleagues, you will undertake the service development and implementation of evidence based core pathways within our inpatient rehabilitation service. Using research, innovation, and quality improvement.
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
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-ICG26-054-JW-A
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th October 2026
Closing date : 9th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th October 2026
Closing date : 9th November 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent
- State registered with HCPC
- Further relevant post qualifying training.
Desirable
- Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
- Clinical experience relevant to this role
- Knowledge of audit, research and evaluation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within multi-agency teams
- Highly developed communication skills
- Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Risk Assessment/management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent
- State registered with HCPC
- Further relevant post qualifying training.
Desirable
- Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
- Clinical experience relevant to this role
- Knowledge of audit, research and evaluation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within multi-agency teams
- Highly developed communication skills
- Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Risk Assessment/management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation 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.
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.
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
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2422383
Job summary
Northumberland Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team.
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.
The post holder will represent the Trust in a number of forums and develop links with external agencies to ensure that service users have clear pathways into appropriate services.
You will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high-quality safe care.
You should have an interest in working within a busy and challenging environment as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, person centred approach to care.
You will work in a highly supported environment and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
Physical health Nurse
The opportunity to work within our physical health pathway
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse that may have a range of physical health needs alongside. The role will be to provide safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and use of psychosocial interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide care to those affected by substance use.
The post holder will complete comprehensive physical health assessments in line with Trust standards and offer appropriate interventions, onward referrals and monitoring of health. Your role will be pivotal in addressing health inequalities within areas of deprivation, delivering essential care to those who's physical health is negatively impacted by substance and alcohol misuse.
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
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-125-HN
Job locations
Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th October 2026
Closing date : 27th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th October 2026
Closing date : 27th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
- Nursing Degree
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment skills.
- Risk Management and Safety Planning skills.
- Ability to establish a rapport and demonstrate engagement skills with service users
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
- Nursing Degree
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment skills.
- Risk Management and Safety Planning skills.
- Ability to establish a rapport and demonstrate engagement skills with service users
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
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
Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 28 day(s) ago
Reference: 2420042
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Team within Children and Young People Services, working into a general adolescence unit (acute ward) in Middlesborough.
This service supports young people aged 13-18 years mixed sex ward, young people who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties, trauma and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who has clinical experience and the ability to work autonomously. The successful candidate would require a strong role identify and sound clinical background knowledge, hold skills on how to balance clinical needs of the service, the team and own expectations. The successful candidate will work alongside the MDT team to deliver specialised assessments and interventions and will be required to adapt to meet a wide range of needs.
We are a responsive, innovative and dynamic Foundation Trust, encouraging Leadership, opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and developing specialist skills and training. Our approach to recruitment is values based and applicants must reflect the Trust's corporate values and behaviors.
Main duties of the job
The job role of the specialist occupational therapist is to screen all young people who are admitted or transferred into the acute ward. The occupational therapist is integral to the young persons care, using assessment, treatment plans to support he young person to discover and recover. The successful candidate will proactively advocate the needs of young people to other professionals, meeting families with consideration of adaptation and working holistically with the focus of occupational performance in all aspects of the young person's care and treatment.
The successful candidate will facilitate therapeutic groups as well as 1:1 individual sessions in order to support clinical observations to inform formal assessments. The OT will gather information to support occupational formulation with devising interventions plans in collaboration with young person.
The successful candidate will use best-evidence based assessments, write reports and clear documentations of clinical contact with young people. The OT regularly provides feedback through attending clinical meetings with advocating the occupational needs for young people.
The successful candidate will have a supervisor role which includes supervision of AHP support staff, providing clear guidance on therapy directed interventions and supporting staff with CPD. The OT role has opportunity for development of staff through training.
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
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-099-JW-B
Job locations
Acklam Road Hospital
Middlesborough
TS5 4EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational therapist will work clinically within the ward environment alongside the Nursing, medical teams and wider MDT. The role is to raise the profile of OT through training, mentoring and echoing shared values whilst clinically working with young people.
There is an expectation the OT works collaboratively with the team, demonstrates flexibly and holds integrity to the occupational needs of young people.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th October 2026
Closing date : 26th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational therapist will work clinically within the ward environment alongside the Nursing, medical teams and wider MDT. The role is to raise the profile of OT through training, mentoring and echoing shared values whilst clinically working with young people.
There is an expectation the OT works collaboratively with the team, demonstrates flexibly and holds integrity to the occupational needs of young people.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th October 2026
Closing date : 26th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
- Undertaking Appraisals
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex 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).
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Effective time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
- Undertaking Appraisals
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex 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).
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Effective time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation 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.
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
Acklam Road Hospital
Middlesborough
TS5 4EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Acklam Road Hospital
Middlesborough
TS5 4EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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