Job summary
- Main area
- Mental health nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: shift system as service operates 24/7
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG25-347-MG
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- South Tyneside District Hospital
- Town
- South Shields
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity for a clinician to join the South Tyneside Psychiatric Liaison Team (ST PLT) based at South Tyneside District Hospital. We are a well-established team that provides care to people of all ages within a 24 hour service across 7 days.
ST PLT provide responsive assessment and intervention to people experiencing a range of mental health needs. We provide direct clinical care within the Emergency Department, inpatient wards and some outpatient clinics. We also support South Tyneside residents who are experiencing delirium within their own homes.
We strive towards clinical excellence and have accreditation with the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN). We work closely with CNTW colleagues and support seamless transitions of care across a multi-agency network.
We are looking for applications from proactive and dynamic candidates who are able to evidence autonomous decision making and excellent communication skills. Psychiatric Liaison Team clinicians require a comprehensive understanding of person centred assessment and complex risk formulation as well as in-depth knowledge about physical and mental health conditions.
ST PLT is an inclusive and supportive team with a visible leadership presence. We have a strong multidisciplinary approach consisting of pharmacy, psychology, occupational therapy, nursing and medical specialists.
Main duties of the job
Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Work as 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.
Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of people experiencing crisis and/or symptoms related to mental health disorders including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, psychosis and dementia.
Engage people and their carers in personalised risk formulation and safety planning.
To care plan and provide a variety of treatment including behavioural activation, solution focused, distress tolerance, cognitive stimulation and cognitive behavioural therapy based interventions.
Provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues within CNTW as well as professionals in the acute hospital, social care, police, ambulance and third sector services.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by pathway clinical lead and pathway manager.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th October 2025
Closing date : 21st October 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Hackett
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01912024112
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