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Clinical Nurse Lead
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have a number of exciting Clinical Nurse Lead positions on AlnmouthWard our female adult acute inpatient ward and Warkworth and Embleton Ward ou…
23 day(s) ago
Clinical Nurse Lead
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have a number of exciting Clinical Nurse Lead positions on AlnmouthWard our female adult acute inpatient ward and Warkworth and Embleton Ward ou…
23 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Would you like to work in a team who were finalists for clinical team of the year 2026 who were recognised for their compassion and creativity?
23 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Would you like to work in a team who were finalists for clinical team of the year 2026 who were recognised for their compassion and creativity?
23 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist to take on a dual role combining education and training with advanced clinical practice in our Community T…
25 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist to take on a dual role combining education and training with advanced clinical practice in our Community T…
25 day(s) ago
Specialist Dietitian
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Specialist Dietitian who has an interest in working with adults with eating disorders.
25 day(s) ago
Specialist Dietitian
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Specialist Dietitian who has an interest in working with adults with eating disorders.
25 day(s) ago
Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy reception administration team within Northumberland Re…
25 day(s) ago
Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy reception administration team within Northumberland Re…
25 day(s) ago
Peer Supporter
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust's (CNTW) North Locality.
25 day(s) ago
Peer Supporter
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust's (CNTW) North Locality.
25 day(s) ago
Call Handler
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a patient focused Call Handler to work within the Newcastle & Gateshead Children and Young Peoples Service (…
1 month(s) ago
Call Handler
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a patient focused Call Handler to work within the Newcastle & Gateshead Children and Young Peoples Service (…
1 month(s) ago
Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Researcher
Job summary The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC) are looking for a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to join the ARC t…
1 month(s) ago
Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Researcher
Job summary The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC) are looking for a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to join the ARC t…
1 month(s) ago
Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary North Cumbria Inpatient services are looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join out team on Ruskin, a 15 bedded, inpatient dement…
1 month(s) ago
Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary North Cumbria Inpatient services are looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join out team on Ruskin, a 15 bedded, inpatient dement…
1 month(s) ago
Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy administration teams.
1 month(s) ago
Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy administration teams.
1 month(s) ago
Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Administration candidates to join our busy administration teams.
1 month(s) ago
Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Administration candidates to join our busy administration teams.
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking to become an integral part of the 111 Mental H…
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking to become an integral part of the 111 Mental H…
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We looking for 2 x B6 community practitioners to embrace the opportunity of working within an innovative and integrated in Health and Social care t…
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We looking for 2 x B6 community practitioners to embrace the opportunity of working within an innovative and integrated in Health and Social care t…
1 month(s) ago
Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join the North East Mental Health and Deafness Service.
1 month(s) ago
Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join the North East Mental Health and Deafness Service.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic patient-focussed clinical pharmacist looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills working into our inp…
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic patient-focussed clinical pharmacist looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills working into our inp…
1 month(s) ago
Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from friendly, caring and proactive individuals to join our busy and fast growing Northern Region Gender DysphoriaService.
1 month(s) ago
Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from friendly, caring and proactive individuals to join our busy and fast growing Northern Region Gender DysphoriaService.
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join Lamesley Ward , our female adult acute inpatient ward based at Bamburgh Clinic, St Nichol…
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join Lamesley Ward , our female adult acute inpatient ward based at Bamburgh Clinic, St Nichol…
1 month(s) ago
Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced administrative candidates to join the North East Mental Health and Deafness Servic…
1 month(s) ago
Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced administrative candidates to join the North East Mental Health and Deafness Servic…
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
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…
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
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…
1 month(s) ago
Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Assistant Psychologist post to provide 6 months maternity leave cover with the Intensive Positive B…
1 month(s) ago
Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Assistant Psychologist post to provide 6 months maternity leave cover with the Intensive Positive B…
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary North Tyneside Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join the team, working into the criminal justice pathway.
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary North Tyneside Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join the team, working into the criminal justice pathway.
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for a skilled and motivated Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Team within the Community Treatment Team.
1 month(s) ago
Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for a skilled and motivated Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Team within the Community Treatment Team.
1 month(s) ago
Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for to join the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership, based at the Customer First Centre, The Forum in Wallsend.
1 month(s) ago
Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for to join the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership, based at the Customer First Centre, The Forum in Wallsend.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Support Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary North Cumbria Crisis Team is looking for highly motivated Clinical Support Assistants to join out newly developed Crisis Service.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Support Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary North Cumbria Crisis Team is looking for highly motivated Clinical Support Assistants to join out newly developed Crisis Service.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Support Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Interested in working with people who have a difficult relationship with food?
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Support Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Interested in working with people who have a difficult relationship with food?
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Nurse Lead
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 263-ICG26-064-JW
Job summary
We have a number of exciting Clinical Nurse Lead positions on AlnmouthWard our female adult acute inpatient ward and Warkworth and Embleton Ward our male adult acute inpatient ward, we also have some band 6s nursing roles across our Rehab services all based at St Georges Hospital in Morpeth.
The role involves acting as deputy to the ward manager, coordinating evidence-based patient care, supervising nursing staff, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to support recovery-focused inpatient mental health services.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver compassionate care with a focus on empathy, respect, dignity and kindness to those who are experiencing acute crisis.
The successful candidate will be required to support the EMDT developing collaborative needs-based care plans, through assessment planning implementation and evaluation. They will also be expected to facilitate and co-ordinate clinical practice on the ward.
Experience in leading on training and development is essential as well as a knowledge with regards to supporting clinical supervisions and staff appraisals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide effective leadership to the ward team, supporting the Ward Manager and Specialist Nurse in delivering high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based care. We are seeking a confident and motivated registered nurse with the skills and experience to lead the delivery of safe and effective care whilst contributing to service improvement and development.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach to care, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They will be responsible for developing and implementing individualised care plans through comprehensive assessment and clinical formulation.
The role includes coordinating clinical practice, supervising and supporting Staff Nurses and Nursing Assistants, and leading the management of complex mental and physical health needs. The post holder will ensure high standards of care are maintained through effective clinical leadership, professional supervision, and role modelling.
The successful candidate will support the achievement of key performance indicators, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures and promoting continuous improvement. They will provide operational leadership across a 24-hour service, working flexibly across day and night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays as required.
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.
In return, we offer a dynamic and rewarding working environment with opportunities for learning, development, and career progression. This role is based within a 24-hour service, and the successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across a full shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, in order to meet the needs of the service and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care at all times.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
263-ICG26-064-JW
Job locations
St Georges Park Hospital
Morpeth Northumberland
NE61 2NU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th September 2026
Closing date : 24th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th September 2026
Closing date : 24th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Desirable
- Qualification to Degree level
- Management Qualification
- Staff Training and Development
- Leadership experience
- Therapy Based Training qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Continued professional development
- Post registration clinical experience
- Staff Appraisal
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental health/learning disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safeguarding
- Carer needs
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Change Management
- Conflict resolution
- Risk Assessment/ Management
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise
Desirable
- Leadership
- Operational Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Change Management
- Change Management
- Debriefing
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Desirable
- Qualification to Degree level
- Management Qualification
- Staff Training and Development
- Leadership experience
- Therapy Based Training qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Continued professional development
- Post registration clinical experience
- Staff Appraisal
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental health/learning disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safeguarding
- Carer needs
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Change Management
- Conflict resolution
- Risk Assessment/ Management
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise
Desirable
- Leadership
- Operational Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Change Management
- Change Management
- Debriefing
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 Georges Park Hospital
Morpeth Northumberland
NE61 2NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Park Hospital
Morpeth Northumberland
NE61 2NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 263-SS26-050-HN
Job summary
Would you like to work in a team who were finalists for clinical team of the year 2026 who were recognised for their compassion and creativity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our service. This is a permanent post, working full time (37.5 hours per week), providing input to inpatient wards predominantly in Newcastle upon Tyne. Consideration would be given to part-time hours.
The inpatient wards provide assessment, intervention and an MDT approach to support adults who are experiencing mental illness and require specialist speech and language therapy input for communication and/or dysphagia needs.
This post is part of the Speech and Language Therapy Inpatient Team, which supports both working-age adult and older people's mental health wards across North Cumbria, Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland. The team works with individuals presenting with complex cognitive and functional mental health needs.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions. They will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will work to support patients to achieve their therapeutic goals by supporting their language and communication skills. In practice, you will assess and provide a range of communication interventions with the individual both directly and indirectly with support and guidance from senior clinicians. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent awareness of communication difficulties.
You will liaise closely with fellow professionals to support communication needs and differences, and eating/drinking difficulties as part of a holistic, service user centred service and will contribute to, write and review care plans and provide high quality service user centred care.
You will have a varied caseload with opportunities to contribute to a range of wider projects within a variety of wards within inpatient settings. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to contribute to the existing multi-disciplinary team.
A qualification in dysphagia is desirable, a commitment to developing dysphagia skills is essential and a core part of the role.
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 Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of our patients and local communities.
You will become part of a large, dynamic team of Speech and Language Therapists working within well-established multidisciplinary teams, all committed to delivering high-quality care. We actively support professional development and offer opportunities for all team members to contribute to service development and innovation.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the Trusts supervision and continuing professional development process.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SS26-050-HN
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The base for this post will be St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne however you will be expected to provide cover into inpatients settings across the Trust geographical area.
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
Advertising date : 10th September 2026
Closing date : 24th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The base for this post will be St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne however you will be expected to provide cover into inpatients settings across the Trust geographical area.
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
Advertising date : 10th September 2026
Closing date : 24th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree qualification and completion of NQP competencies
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of completion of a short course relevant to the area of specialism
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Log of supervised hours/completion of dysphagia competencies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- Specialist communication skills, considering a variety of strategies to support adults with complex communication/cognitive needs
- Experience of developing therapeutic partnerships with service users and carers
- Experience of communicating interventions to service users and Experience of working with service users with complex needs and their carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Working knowledge of statutory issues which impact on service users eg safeguarding
- Experience of working within a mult-disciplinary environment
- Experience of supervising others eg assistant practitioners, students
- Experience of contributing to audit and/or service evaluation
- Knowledge and an understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Experience of working at post graduate level as a Speech and Language Therapist with adults who have a learning disability, complex and challenging behaviours and/or mental health needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of assessment and management of challenging behaviours
- Experience of delivering training relevant to SALT
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- Risk assessment, risk/safety management planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in the NICE guidance
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and good conflict resolution skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self and others)
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and work under pressure
- 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
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Clinical leadership skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Clinical supervision skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree qualification and completion of NQP competencies
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of completion of a short course relevant to the area of specialism
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Log of supervised hours/completion of dysphagia competencies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering appropriate specialist assessments and evidence based interventions to service users with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- Specialist communication skills, considering a variety of strategies to support adults with complex communication/cognitive needs
- Experience of developing therapeutic partnerships with service users and carers
- Experience of communicating interventions to service users and Experience of working with service users with complex needs and their carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Working knowledge of statutory issues which impact on service users eg safeguarding
- Experience of working within a mult-disciplinary environment
- Experience of supervising others eg assistant practitioners, students
- Experience of contributing to audit and/or service evaluation
- Knowledge and an understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Experience of working at post graduate level as a Speech and Language Therapist with adults who have a learning disability, complex and challenging behaviours and/or mental health needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of assessment and management of challenging behaviours
- Experience of delivering training relevant to SALT
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- Risk assessment, risk/safety management planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in the NICE guidance
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and good conflict resolution skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self and others)
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and work under pressure
- 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
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Clinical leadership skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Clinical supervision 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
Jubilee Road
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 Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
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Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 263-SS26-048-AB
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist to take on a dual role combining education and training with advanced clinical practice in our Community Treatment Teams (CTTs) to improve medicines optimisation, enhance patient safety and provide a patient-centred care via a clinical practitioner role within a community treatment team.
Main duties of the job
You will:
Support the Lead Pharmacist for Research and Workforce Development in overseeing education and training across undergraduate, foundation, and post-registration programmes.
Manage rotational and multisector placements, ensuring quality and continuity.
Lead on the annual NHSE foundation year training plan submissions, deliver in-house and regional shared learning sessions, and support professional development for pharmacists, trainees, and pharmacy technicians.
Be responsible for the undergraduate MPharm placements in close partnership with our local university pharmacy schools - coordinating resources, supporting students and mentors, delivering pre-placement sessions, and acting on feedback to continually innovate placement delivery along with support for placement timetabling, and assisting with work experience recruitment alongside the specialist technician.
Drive the development of pharmacy education and training, identifying workforce implications of service changes and embedding effective support across the department and keeping staff informed of training developments.
Provide advanced clinical pharmacy practice to a Community Treatment Team, delivering specialist medication advice, reviews, and optimisation, independent prescribing (where applicable), and direct patient care through collaborative, shared decision-making with the team and external partners.
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.
The North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britain's most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas.
The Trust may also offer financial support for successful candidates who need to relocate.
As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care.
To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY or view our departments brochure Pharmacy_Brochure_2026_updated.pdf
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SS26-048-AB
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be registered with GPHC
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be registered with GPHC
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Registration as a Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum
- Qualified Pharmacist prescriber registered with the GPhC or working towards this qualification
Desirable
- Experienced Prescriber
- Qualified Pharmacist prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Up-to-date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
- Experience within NHS pharmacy practice
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, GPhC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Human resources management
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional organisation
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and time management skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Registration as a Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum
- Qualified Pharmacist prescriber registered with the GPhC or working towards this qualification
Desirable
- Experienced Prescriber
- Qualified Pharmacist prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Up-to-date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
- Experience within NHS pharmacy practice
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, GPhC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Human resources management
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of a high level of professional organisation
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and time management 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
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
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Dietitian
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 263-SS26-049-AB
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Specialist Dietitian who has an interest in working with adults with eating disorders.
The post is part time (18.75 working hours per week). You will work into the Richardson Eating Disorder Intensive Day Service (RED IDS) based at Benfield House in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Richardson Eating Disorder Intensive Day Service is a specialist service based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park Hospital. The service provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for eating disorders for men and women aged 18 and over living in the North East of England. Patients either attend at Walkergate Park or are seen intensively at home. The service also supports families and carers, and links with other services to help develop safe and effective pathways for patients.
You will join our trust wide Dietetics Service, which has over 30 dietitians, clinical support assistants and a dedicated admin team. We have excellent links to multidisciplinary teams and nutrition and health promotion initiatives across the Trust. We take great pride in how supportive we are as a team, our aim is to create an environment where every member of our team can succeed.
Main duties of the job
You will take role in the specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and management of patients in the clinical setting. You will act as a source of expertise in dietetics and nutrition support to patients with restrictive eating disorders and other health professionals. You will be expected to provide cover for community adults eating disorder service and our inpatient beds for patients with restrictive eating disorders (based at St Nicholas Hospital). You will also be given the opportunity to work on service development and Trust wide projects.
You will receive full support from the Trust wide dietetic professional manager, clinical team leads, advanced dietitians and other specialist dietitians. We hold regular peer supervision, journal sessions and training sessions to ensure our practice is up to date and supported.
You will have the opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams and develop the skills and knowledge to deliver dietetic input within inpatient, community and specialist services to provide excellent, high-quality treatment and care.
The team have strong links with local universities, and we take dietetic students from Teesside and Newcastle Universities. All staff have a valuable role and are expected to be actively involved in supporting the learning and development of our dietetic students.
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
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SS26-049-AB
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to travel to various sites, parking in our Trust car parks is free. There are hot desking offices available for dietitians to use across the Trust and we will provide you with the necessary equipment to enable you to work across multiple sites and access electronic notes and dairies as needed.
It is essential you have current and ongoing registration as a dietitian with the HCPC to be considered for this post.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to travel to various sites, parking in our Trust car parks is free. There are hot desking offices available for dietitians to use across the Trust and we will provide you with the necessary equipment to enable you to work across multiple sites and access electronic notes and dairies as needed.
It is essential you have current and ongoing registration as a dietitian with the HCPC to be considered for this post.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics which leads to eligibility to Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Current valid registration as a Dietitian with the HCPC
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development including post graduate courses
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and Mental Health Specialist Group
- British Dietetic Association: Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group (PENG) course
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults training
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in general clinical dietetics and further post registration experience in one or more specialist areas
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience working in and presenting to groups
- Evidence of participation in audit/research
- Experience of providing clinical supervision for junior dietitians and mentoring students
- Experience in the development of Dietetic services
Desirable
- A working knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
- Knowledge of existing national guidance and key standards in eating disorders
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- The ability to solve complex clinical problems some of which will require immediate resolution
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of the supervision process
- Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients
- Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills
- Good IT skills and ability to use electronic systems for recording clinical information
Desirable
- Basic counselling skills
- Leadership skills
- Training and induction of staff
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Professional in approach and manner
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing to multi-disciplinary teams
- Committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team and prioritise own work load and that of others
- Flexible in covering colleague's patient cases in some circumstances
Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements
Essential
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Able to work under own initiative, work under pressure and achieve deadlines
- Reliable, dependable with good time keeping
- Enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to promote Dietetic services
- A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
- Ability and willingness to travel around the Trust and able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
- Keen to learn and gain further experience and with an interest in all aspects of dietetics
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics which leads to eligibility to Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Current valid registration as a Dietitian with the HCPC
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development including post graduate courses
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and Mental Health Specialist Group
- British Dietetic Association: Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group (PENG) course
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults training
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in general clinical dietetics and further post registration experience in one or more specialist areas
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience working in and presenting to groups
- Evidence of participation in audit/research
- Experience of providing clinical supervision for junior dietitians and mentoring students
- Experience in the development of Dietetic services
Desirable
- A working knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
- Knowledge of existing national guidance and key standards in eating disorders
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- The ability to solve complex clinical problems some of which will require immediate resolution
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of the supervision process
- Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients
- Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills
- Good IT skills and ability to use electronic systems for recording clinical information
Desirable
- Basic counselling skills
- Leadership skills
- Training and induction of staff
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Professional in approach and manner
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing to multi-disciplinary teams
- Committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team and prioritise own work load and that of others
- Flexible in covering colleague's patient cases in some circumstances
Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements
Essential
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Able to work under own initiative, work under pressure and achieve deadlines
- Reliable, dependable with good time keeping
- Enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to promote Dietetic services
- A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
- Ability and willingness to travel around the Trust and able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
- Keen to learn and gain further experience and with an interest in all aspects of dietetics
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
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Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-107-AD
Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy reception administration team within Northumberland Recovery Partnership (NRP) and North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP), in Ashington, Blyth and Wallsend respectively.
NRP and NTRP, in partnership with Waythrough, covers all drug and alcohol services within Northumberland and North Tyneside and is an ageless service.Our vision is to improve the well-being of everyone we serve, delivering services that match the best in the world, ensuring that we help those most in need in our community to make positive and lasting changes by identifying steps they have to take and then support them to lead a fulfilling life.
The administration team supports clinical colleagues to deliver this service.
The administration team consists of an Admin Team Lead, Administration Officers and Administration Assistants.
The full-time role is Monday to Friday and you will work on a rota to provide cover from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. There is also 1 late clinic a week which is covered on a rota basis
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be:
- meeting and welcoming clients to Greenacres in Ashington, Sextant House in Blyth and The Forum in Wallsend
- Receiving client telephone calls and answering queries
- Liaise with clinical colleagues on telephone calls and queries relating to clients
- Monitoring inboxes and actioning queries with guidance from the Admin Team Lead
- Managing incoming and outgoing post in line with service requirements and Trust policies
You should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills as you will have to interact with a variety of people. Resilience is also required due to the nature of the service.
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you may not be shortlisted.
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
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-107-AD
Job locations
Greenacres
Green Lane
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 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 : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- OCR/RSA Level 2 Typing/Word processing qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrable experience
- Good general level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent in English Language
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Database(s)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Good working knowledge of office procedures ideally in an NHS environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administration role
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems
- Calm and resilient and able to maintain professionalism
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- OCR/RSA Level 2 Typing/Word processing qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrable experience
- Good general level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent in English Language
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Database(s)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Good working knowledge of office procedures ideally in an NHS environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administration role
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems
- Calm and resilient and able to maintain professionalism
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
Greenacres
Green Lane
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
Greenacres
Green Lane
Ashington
NE63 8BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Peer Supporter
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-108-AD
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust's (CNTW) North Locality. The role will be for a Peer supporter for the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership. A Peer supporter will already have substantial experience working within a Peer Supporter Role.
The Peer Supporter role is a vital part of our plan to continually improve the service that we provide. The role is aimed at people with personal lived experience and/or experience of caring for someone, who has lived experience in addictions and/or mental health. The principal role of the post will be to support service users throughout their journey through our services, to establish greater control over their lives and decisions, and build resilience during their care and treatment.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a Clinical Team, utilising your personal experience to inspire people through their own recovery path. The role focuses on creating trusting relationships whilst supporting service users (and or carers) in their journey of recovery.
This will be a challenging, but rewarding role, working with people presenting with a range of addiction, mental health issues and risks. The post holder must have the ability to communicate where there are barriers and they must be able to work as part of a team. Be confident in working with people and demonstrate strong recovery values in, inspiring hope and empowerment in others
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to support service users through our respiratory clinic pathway including:
Develop a therapeutic relationship with those identified through screening tools, to ensure there is a clear point of contact, joint appointments with key worker
Initiate contact with service users to ensure they are aware of their planned appointments, arrange any support needs required for attendance
Support on the day of appointment
Support any follow up, including that of ongoing referrals, additional appointments and support to appointments where appropriate
To work as part of the MDT
To support the physical health pathway with consideration for phlebotomy training and supporting of ECG's
To obtain feedback from service users and feed this into the wider treatment system. To lead on Your Voice and form part of the triangle of care
Recording progress and concerns, working in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security
Set up service user forums to promote service improvement and change, led by service users
Set up some health-related groups external to the core service, for example allotment groups, fishing groups, Gyms etc.
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.
As an employee of CNTW, the wellbeing of all of our staff is vitally important. The post holder will have several avenues of support but should also feel confident in their own personal skills and abilities to draw upon their own resilience and strengths to sustain their own wellbeing throughout this role.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-108-AD
Job locations
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub, 16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description and role descriptor for full details.
Advertising date : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 2026
We welcome your application.
We will arrange a group assessment day prior to interview where we can meet potential applicants in person and potential applicants can come along to find out more about the post and decide whether this post is right for them. Dates to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description and role descriptor for full details.
Advertising date : 8th September 2026
Closing date : 22nd September 2026
We welcome your application.
We will arrange a group assessment day prior to interview where we can meet potential applicants in person and potential applicants can come along to find out more about the post and decide whether this post is right for them. Dates to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- Completion of Peer Support Specialist Training or other similar peer support training
- Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training
- Completion of WRAP Educator training
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Understanding of personal values and beliefs
- Good interpersonal and team-working skills
- Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner
- Confidence in own skills and ability to draw upon own resilience and strengths to sustain own wellbeing
- Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
- Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
- Ability draw on own resilience while working with challenging situations.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience of WRAP or other recovery / person-centred planning tools
- Knowledge of how the mental health and other health and social care systems operate
- Understanding of issues affecting mental health and well-being
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Personal lived experience of secondary mental health services and own recovery journey and / or personal lived experience of supporting someone with mental health / neurodiversity / learning disability
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
Desirable
- Experience of a person-centred approach
- Experience of working in the mental health field
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice
- Knowledge of strength's based and person-led practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- Completion of Peer Support Specialist Training or other similar peer support training
- Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training
- Completion of WRAP Educator training
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Understanding of personal values and beliefs
- Good interpersonal and team-working skills
- Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner
- Confidence in own skills and ability to draw upon own resilience and strengths to sustain own wellbeing
- Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
- Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
- Ability draw on own resilience while working with challenging situations.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience of WRAP or other recovery / person-centred planning tools
- Knowledge of how the mental health and other health and social care systems operate
- Understanding of issues affecting mental health and well-being
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Personal lived experience of secondary mental health services and own recovery journey and / or personal lived experience of supporting someone with mental health / neurodiversity / learning disability
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
Desirable
- Experience of a person-centred approach
- Experience of working in the mental health field
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice
- Knowledge of strength's based and person-led practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub, 16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
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
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub, 16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
United Kingdom
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Call Handler
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-CCG26-337-HN
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a patient focused Call Handler to work within the Newcastle & Gateshead Children and Young Peoples Service (CYPS) based at Bensham Hospital, Gateshead. Post is full time 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday covering shift patterns of 8am to 4pm and 9am to 5pm on a rota basis
The Call Handler role is extremely busy and involves assisting clients who may be experiencing a range of mental health conditions. You will act as a liaison between the patient and the clinical team to support all patients in receiving a positive, high quality and seamless experience throughout. Postholder provides a telephone call reception service for all enquiries and referrals into the service and supports the team by engaging with service users, carers, and professionals to ensure that all calls are dealt with efficiently and signposted appropriately.
Postholder will be required to utilise a high level of sensitivity and professionalism whilst providing call handling duties. The call handler will ensure all calls are responded to in an appropriate time frame and that all clinical information is effectively communicated and documented within the electronic patient records system as per agreed CNTW Trust standards whilst always maintaining confidentiality. Postholder will need to communicate effectively with service users, carers, colleagues, and all other Professionals and participate in the continuous development of the service.
Main duties of the job
Post holders must have admin and clerical experience with recent demonstrable 12 month experience in :-
- A customer/patient focused environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fast, accurate keyboard skills
- Proven experience of accurate database input
- Daily use of Microsoft Word/Office packages and email.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be self-directed, motivated and to contribute positively within a team.
- Well organised and structured.
- Demonstrate flexibility in the role to meet the needs of the service.
- Facilitate excellent customer service, in person and on the telephone
- Provide proactive administration service to support the Team Manager including typing/checking documentation, processing mail, photocopying, scanning etc.
- Provide agreed levels of support to the service in the absence of other administrative staff.
- We would like to recruit a Call Handler who is flexible, responsive, motivated, well organised, adaptable and have a keen interest in providing an equitable service.
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The post holder will be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate on all relevant training courses appropriate to the role.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
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
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-337-HN
Job locations
Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 3rd September 2026
Closing date : 17th September 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 : 3rd September 2026
Closing date : 17th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Care, Customer Care or Business Administration or commitment to work towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a mental health setting
- Person centred care
Desirable
- Safeguarding
- Carer needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Literacy skills
- Numeracy skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Time Management
Desirable
- Record keeping skills
- Ability to prioritise
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Care, Customer Care or Business Administration or commitment to work towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a mental health setting
- Person centred care
Desirable
- Safeguarding
- Carer needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Literacy skills
- Numeracy skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Time Management
Desirable
- Record keeping skills
- Ability to prioritise
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
Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
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
Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SS26-047-JW
Job summary
The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC) are looking for a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to join the ARC team.
The ARC NENC has been awarded additional funding from NIHR to build knowledge mobilisation capacity and capability within the health and social care system to get effective treatments and models of care into practice, thereby maximising the impact of research.
Find out more about this funding.
Main duties of the job
To help deliver the Knowledge Mobilisation agenda in close collaboration with the NENC Integrated Care Board (ICB), we are looking to appoint a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to join the ARC's core team, and work collaboratively with Embedded Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows working across the North East and North Cumbria health and care system.
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.
The roles offer an exciting opportunity to work as part of an expert knowledge mobilisation team in the ARC NENC, and affect real change across many partner organisations within our integrated health and care system.
Post holders will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge mobilisation skills and connections by working with a range of academics, practitioners and policy makers as well as communities across the ARC.
Fellows will receive peer support via a national network of knowledge mobilisation fellows as well as from a dedicated community within the ARC's Impact and Implementation Special Interest Group.
They will build their national networks and understanding of the wider NIHR infrastructures to position themselves for a future knowledge mobilisation leadership role within the health and social care system, and receive funded, dedicated time out from their current roles to develop knowledge mobilisation capacity and connections.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
54 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
263-SS26-047-JW
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with colleagues across the NENC health and care system to mobilise evidence across four priority areas for the Integrated Care System (Longer, healthier lives; Fairer outcomes for everyone; Better health and care services, and; Giving our children the best start in life) aligned to the ARC's themes.
Support the benefits realisation of ARC NENC research by monitoring emerging evidence in priority policy areas (see above) and making this information easily digestible for decision makers and stakeholders.
Undertake knowledge mobilisation work in sprints (6-12 months) to inform key decisions in the health and care system, providing the right information to the right people at the right time. Sprint activity may include: rapid evidence reviews, round-table events with stakeholders and public members, identification of adoption ready research and innovation, strengthening relationships in the region, and presenting relevant evidence in the right context.
Working with colleagues in the national KM Network to identify research and innovation developed in NENC that are ready for roll-out in other regions or ready for wider adoption. Similarly, the post holder will identify adoption ready research and innovations from other ARCs and Health Innovation Networks that are relevant to NENC ICS.
Consult with public members through the ARC NENC Public Involvement and Community Engagement (PICE) network on priority setting (for the sprints), implementation and mobilising evidence into practice.
Actively integrate with existing implementation and knowledge mobilisation initiatives in the region, including the ARC NENC Impact and Implementation Special Interest Group, Boost, Embedded Researchers in Local Councils (ERIC) network, Knowledge Mobilisation Alliance, KNOW-PH, the NIHR Centre for Engagement and Dissemination.
Champion the role of Knowledge Mobilisation in the region by engaging with relevant stakeholders and networks, and work closely with our community of practice fellows, dementia, social care and mental health fellows, who are research champions in their respective teams and organisations, and will be key in championing KM more widely.
Actively engage with the KM Network and cross ARC network of KM Fellows and support research brokerage within and across ARCs.Collect data on how the evidence mobilised is being used. This could take the form of reflective diaries, observation notes at meetings, document analysis and follow-up interviews with stakeholders to track where the evidence flows within organisations and how confident they are in using data and information to inform decisions. Based on this information, construct outcomes changes for the evidence mobilised and the impact achieved.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st September 2026
Closing date : 15th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with colleagues across the NENC health and care system to mobilise evidence across four priority areas for the Integrated Care System (Longer, healthier lives; Fairer outcomes for everyone; Better health and care services, and; Giving our children the best start in life) aligned to the ARC's themes.
Support the benefits realisation of ARC NENC research by monitoring emerging evidence in priority policy areas (see above) and making this information easily digestible for decision makers and stakeholders.
Undertake knowledge mobilisation work in sprints (6-12 months) to inform key decisions in the health and care system, providing the right information to the right people at the right time. Sprint activity may include: rapid evidence reviews, round-table events with stakeholders and public members, identification of adoption ready research and innovation, strengthening relationships in the region, and presenting relevant evidence in the right context.
Working with colleagues in the national KM Network to identify research and innovation developed in NENC that are ready for roll-out in other regions or ready for wider adoption. Similarly, the post holder will identify adoption ready research and innovations from other ARCs and Health Innovation Networks that are relevant to NENC ICS.
Consult with public members through the ARC NENC Public Involvement and Community Engagement (PICE) network on priority setting (for the sprints), implementation and mobilising evidence into practice.
Actively integrate with existing implementation and knowledge mobilisation initiatives in the region, including the ARC NENC Impact and Implementation Special Interest Group, Boost, Embedded Researchers in Local Councils (ERIC) network, Knowledge Mobilisation Alliance, KNOW-PH, the NIHR Centre for Engagement and Dissemination.
Champion the role of Knowledge Mobilisation in the region by engaging with relevant stakeholders and networks, and work closely with our community of practice fellows, dementia, social care and mental health fellows, who are research champions in their respective teams and organisations, and will be key in championing KM more widely.
Actively engage with the KM Network and cross ARC network of KM Fellows and support research brokerage within and across ARCs.Collect data on how the evidence mobilised is being used. This could take the form of reflective diaries, observation notes at meetings, document analysis and follow-up interviews with stakeholders to track where the evidence flows within organisations and how confident they are in using data and information to inform decisions. Based on this information, construct outcomes changes for the evidence mobilised and the impact achieved.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st September 2026
Closing date : 15th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Educated to PhD level or equivalent level of experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience of knowledge mobilisation approaches
- Knowledge of UK health research environment and experience with working with multiple stakeholders to facilitate evidence into policy and practice
- Awareness of barriers and facilitators to knowledge mobilisation
- Understanding of information governance including data protection and confidentiality requirements
Desirable
- Experience in or knowledge of project management approaches
- Knowledge of relevant public health networks, knowledge mobilisation networks and/or health protection research community
- An appreciation of knowledge mobilisation theories and how they can be operationalised. Understanding of implementation science methodology
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven presentation and scientific report writing skills
- Able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work under own initiative, respond to sudden unexpected demands whilst maintaining a professional, calm and efficient manner
- Eye for accuracy and detail
- Ability to work to tight timescales
Desirable
- Experience in designing, organising, facilitating and evaluating knowledge sharing events such as stakeholder meetings, webinars, community forums and other engagement activities
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Educated to PhD level or equivalent level of experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience of knowledge mobilisation approaches
- Knowledge of UK health research environment and experience with working with multiple stakeholders to facilitate evidence into policy and practice
- Awareness of barriers and facilitators to knowledge mobilisation
- Understanding of information governance including data protection and confidentiality requirements
Desirable
- Experience in or knowledge of project management approaches
- Knowledge of relevant public health networks, knowledge mobilisation networks and/or health protection research community
- An appreciation of knowledge mobilisation theories and how they can be operationalised. Understanding of implementation science methodology
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven presentation and scientific report writing skills
- Able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work under own initiative, respond to sudden unexpected demands whilst maintaining a professional, calm and efficient manner
- Eye for accuracy and detail
- Ability to work to tight timescales
Desirable
- Experience in designing, organising, facilitating and evaluating knowledge sharing events such as stakeholder meetings, webinars, community forums and other engagement activities
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
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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Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-ICG26-063-HN
Job summary
North Cumbria Inpatient services are looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join out team on Ruskin, a 15 bedded, inpatient dementia assessment and treatment unit.
You will work alongside the Specialist Occupational Therapist, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team to provide assessments and evidence based interventions, following the OT process
This post is suitable for newly qualified Occupational Therapists, as well as those looking for a new role.
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 patients who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and learning disabilities, as well as a range of mental health conditions, under the supervision of the Specialist Occupational Therapist.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 the ward leadership team.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.
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
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-ICG26-063-HN
Job locations
Carleton Clinic
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st September 2026
Closing date : 15th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st September 2026
Closing date : 15th September 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
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans
- Multi-disciplinary team work
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of and evidence based interventions
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a mental health / learning disability setting
- Experience of involving service users / carers in evaluation / planning and monitoring of services
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers
- To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users
- Demonstrate effective written and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Effective time and caseload management skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users
- Ability to use IT system
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment/Management skills
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Training and presentation skills
- Commitment to using research skills in practice
- Audit and evaluation
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Innovative and creative
- Flexible and adaptive
- A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
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
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans
- Multi-disciplinary team work
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of and evidence based interventions
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a mental health / learning disability setting
- Experience of involving service users / carers in evaluation / planning and monitoring of services
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers
- To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users
- Demonstrate effective written and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Effective time and caseload management skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users
- Ability to use IT system
- Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
- Risk Assessment/Management skills
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
- Training and presentation skills
- Commitment to using research skills in practice
- Audit and evaluation
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Good, effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Innovative and creative
- Flexible and adaptive
- A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the 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.
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
Carleton Clinic
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
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
Carleton Clinic
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-CCG26-273-AD-B
Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy administration teams. We currently have a full time Band 3 Administration Officer vacancy with the ADHD/Autism. One post based at Collingwood Court, St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT and the second post is based at Keegan Court, Grassbanks, Gateshead NE10 8DX
This is a very busy service and the post-holder is part of an admin team which supports the multi-disciplinary clinical team. Duties will include processing referrals into the service, maintaining an electronic patient record system ), maintaining spreadsheets, diary management, typing clinical letters and reports and minuting meetings as well as other general office duties. A proven high level of organisational and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with extensive experience of Microsoft packages are required.
The post holder must facilitate excellent customer service and be confident in dealing with service users face to face as well as on the telephone and carry out duties as assigned to them by the Administration Team Lead / Administration Manager / Team Manager to ensure a comprehensive, high quality administrative service to the team at all times.Candidates must be adaptable, work well as a team and provide a positive patient experience which are essential skills for the role of Administration Officer.
This is a full-time post 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will be responsible for administrative functions and must have demonstrable recent 12 month experienceincluding, but not limited, to the following: (see job description for further information):
- Experience working in a customer / patient focused environment (face to face and telephone)
- Administrative/Secretarial experience
- General administrative duties
- Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills
- Typing and formatting letters and reports
- Minute taking experience
- Diary Management
- Ability to be self-directed, motivated and be able to contribute positively within a team
- Ability to change tasks at short notice
- Reliable and punctual
- The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in the role
- The post holder will be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate on all relevant training courses appropriate to the role
- You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
The post holder must facilitate excellent customer service and be confident in dealing with service users face to face as well as on the telephone. Candidates mustbe adaptable, work well as a team and provide a positive patient experience which are essential skills for the role of Administration Officer.
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
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-273-AD-B
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital and Keegan Court
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 11th September 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 : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 11th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial/clerical experience
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Minute-taking skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Shorthand skills
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial/clerical experience
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Minute-taking skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Shorthand skills
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence
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 and Keegan Court
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 and Keegan Court
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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Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-CCG26-283-AD-A
Job summary
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Administration candidates to join our busy administration teams. We currently have 1 vacancy for the following Band 2 Administration Assistant Role
ADHD and Autism Team, Keegan Court,Grassbanks, Gateshead, NE108DX. Full time (37.5hrs)
This is a very busy service and the successful post holder will be required to support the multi-disciplinary clinical teams to provide a comprehensive, high quality administrative service at all times. The post holders must facilitate excellent customer service and be confident in dealing with service users face to face as well as on the telephone.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must have proven demonstrable experience in the last 12 months of the following:
- Experience in working in a customer / patient focused environment (face to face and telephone)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Database inputting
- Electronic filing systems
- Microsoft word/excel/powerpoint/office packages including email
- Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills
- Typing letters
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be self-directed, motivated and be able to contribute positively within a team
- Well organised and structured
- Ability to change tasks at short notice
- Reliable and punctual
- The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in the role
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate on all relevant training courses appropriate to the role.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
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
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-283-AD-A
Job locations
Keegan Court
Grassbanks
Gateshead
NE10 8DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 11th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 11th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- OCR/RSA Level 2 Typing/Word processing qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrable experience
- Good general level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent in English Language
- NVQ in Business Administration (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates good Customer Care Skills
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administration role
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/healthcare setting
- Experience using stock
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- OCR/RSA Level 2 Typing/Word processing qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrable experience
- Good general level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent in English Language
- NVQ in Business Administration (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates good Customer Care Skills
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administration role
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/healthcare setting
- Experience using stock
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems
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
Keegan Court
Grassbanks
Gateshead
NE10 8DX
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
Keegan Court
Grassbanks
Gateshead
NE10 8DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Practitioner
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-CCG26-277-JW-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking to become an integral part of the 111 Mental Health Access Hub which will be based within Hopewood Park Hospital, Sunderland.
The Urgent Triage Clinician (band 6) is an innovative role within the 111 Mental Health Crisis Hub, working closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment teams (CRHT) to support the urgent triage function for any service users for all 4 localities based in Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidates main responsibilities will be to complete any urgent crisis triage referrals into the Hub, assessing and signposting the service user to the most appropriate pathway/service. An essential criteria to be successful within this role, candidates should have experience of working with services users with complex needs and also be able to support their carers, families and any other services involved in the service user's care and treatment.
The candidate will be expected to demonstrate enhanced clinical skills to support a robust triage whilst managing risks and act accordingly in response to any safeguarding concerns and within the competency framework aligned to CRHT's across CNTW. Previous experience working within CRHT, urgent/access services would be advantageous but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Undertake urgent telephone triages which require a clinician to assess the level of response urgency and to support referrals to the most appropriate service.
Within the telephone triage, the post holder will be required to use excellent communication skills to engage, risk assess and manage any identified clinical needs and associated risks, and act according to the immediate needs of the individual.
To provide clinical knowledge and guidance to support the call handler function for all the 111 mental calls into the service.
To liaise with the locality CRHT's at the point when a service user requires a face-to-face crisis assessment - ensuring that a robust handover is provided regarding the service user's clinical presentation, any associated risks and in line with response guidelines.
To act as an interface between service users/carers/families/professionals.
Although the post will predominately be to undertake the urgent triage function, there will be an expectation that the post holder will remain skilled by undertaking crisis assessments and/or home-based treatment interventions, by engaging in clinical supervision, live supervision, and participating in training opportunities/forums in line with the competency framework aligned to CRHT's.
The post covers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in responding to the needs of the service.
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
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-277-JW-A
Job locations
Hopewood Park Hospital
Sunderland
SR2 0NB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 11th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 11th September 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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.
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
Hopewood Park Hospital
Sunderland
SR2 0NB
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
Hopewood Park Hospital
Sunderland
SR2 0NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-CCG26-173-MG-B
Job summary
We looking for 2 x B6 community practitioners to embrace the opportunity of working within an innovative and integrated in Health and Social care team, NEWST. NEWST is a clinical team located in Northumberland's Children's Social Care which aims to support professional and family understanding of a child or young persons presentation in the context of their lived experience.
We have this exciting to expand our offer to a wider cohort of children including those supported in Family help, edge of care and cared for Children. Our clinical team works alongside professionals and systems to increase clinical understanding of children and young people's needs, promoting safe, stable and positive relationships to improve outcomes for young people.
The core focus of NEWSTs practice is built on the belief of therapeutic change happens through relationships. By supporting the adult closest to children who have experienced trauma, the team helps create the conditions for healing recover and healthy developing.
NEWST (Northumberland Emotional Wellbeing Support Team) Join an Innovative Health and Social Care Partnership We are seeking two enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioners to join our innovative and integrated Health and Social Care team, NEWST.
Main duties of the job
Based within Northumberland Children's Social Care, NEWST is a specialist clinical team dedicated to helping professionals and families better understand a child or young person's presentation within the context of their lived experiences. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a service that is making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and families across Northumberland.
As part of an exciting service expansion, NEWST is extending its offer to support a wider cohort of children and young people, including those receiving support through Family Help, Edge of Care services, and Children in Care services.
We are looking for practitioners who:
o Are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
o Have experience working with children, young people, families, and multi-agency partners.
o Understand the impact of trauma, attachment, and adverse childhood experiences.
o Can work collaboratively across Health and Social Care systems.
o Are committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.
o Bring strong clinical, communication, and consultation skills.
About us
Successful candidates would have the opportunity to develop the skills in the following:
- Assessment and formulation (including clinical risk assessment and management)
- Offer advice and guidance
- Training and development others
- Psychologically informed interventions.
- Complex case work (child hood trauma and ACE's)
- Supporting understanding of co-morbidities.
- Multi- agency working
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
28 August 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-CCG26-173-MG-B
Job locations
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working alongside social care professionals, carers, families, and wider systems, you will contribute to developing clinical understanding of children's and young people's needs. Through consultation, assessment, and therapeutic approaches, you will help promote safe, stable, and positive relationships that improve outcomes and support long-term wellbeing.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 13th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working alongside social care professionals, carers, families, and wider systems, you will contribute to developing clinical understanding of children's and young people's needs. Through consultation, assessment, and therapeutic approaches, you will help promote safe, stable, and positive relationships that improve outcomes and support long-term wellbeing.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th August 2026
Closing date : 13th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
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
- Mentorship/Practice Educator 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 (CAMHS, Trauma therapies, formulation etc)
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Working in CAMHS inpatient or secure setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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 an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work in a team and lone working
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Leadership & Delegation skills
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Debriefing skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 6 Registered professionals experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Person Specification
Knowledge
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
- Mentorship/Practice Educator 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 (CAMHS, Trauma therapies, formulation etc)
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Working in CAMHS inpatient or secure setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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 an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work in a team and lone working
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Leadership & Delegation skills
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Debriefing skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 6 Registered professionals experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
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
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
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
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SS26-045-AB
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to join the North East Mental Health and Deafness Service. The post will be based at Ashgrove, Saint Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, with some option for home working and is a part time role working 15 hours per week.
The service is a regional specialised mental health service for deaf people from 18 years onwards. This is a tertiary mental health service for Deaf and Deafblind people 18 years and older, who have a range of mental health issues. Our target group are British Sign Language users, but we do support other deaf non-BSL users. The service works in partnership with local secondary care mental health teams, offering specialist assessment, treatment, and advice. The secondary care team retain care coordination/lead professional responsibility and we work in close partnership in order to deliver optimal care in a culturally appropriate manner.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual, with specialist clinical experience. The post holder will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the skills and knowledge to develop the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy within this service whilst providing excellent, high-quality input.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a small caseload to ensure that communication and emotional literacy needs have been thoroughly assessed and that clients have a comprehensive care plan to meet their individual needs. The aim of the interventions will be to support the client's independence in their ability to manage their mental health and to also support them/their secondary care team to communicate effectively so that they can deliver optimised care. This may involve therapeutic intervention to assist in skill and knowledge building regarding communicating their mental health needs or working with the secondary care team to adapt care plans.
The post holder will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex issues from a variety of settings and environments. Liaison with community teams, other organisations, families and carers will be a significant part of this role.
The post holder will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. The post holder will support the continued professional development of the team and advise specifically around communication and emotional literacy.
Regular support and supervision will be available and professional supervision will be provided by a speech and language therapist.
About us
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to develop to meet the needs of our patients and local communities.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and you will have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development reviews that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of the patients in your care. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the Trusts supervision and continuing professional development process.
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 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
263-SS26-045-AB
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
There will be an element of travelling across the region and therefore the applicant must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.
There will be an element of travelling across the region and therefore the applicant must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
- CPD to Masters level equivalence e.g.
- Dysphagia, Communication Aids
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical 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 providing clinical and management supervision to clinical staff
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
- CPD to Masters level equivalence e.g.
- Dysphagia, Communication Aids
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Be able to travel between various locations within the trust
Desirable
- Demonstrate change management skills
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
- Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience and ability to work within MDTs
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical 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 providing clinical and management supervision to clinical staff
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team
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 Road
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 Road
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 Clinical Pharmacist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SS26-046-AB
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic patient-focussed clinical pharmacist looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills working into our inpatient areas and providing clinical pharmacist support to our community treatment teams across a range of mental health specialities. This post is a 2 year fixed term position.
Based at locality sites in Morpeth.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have excellent communication and team working skills and self-motivation to contribute to the development and delivery of the pharmacy service. We welcome applications from pharmacist colleagues working in all sectors of the profession. Prior working experience in mental health is not essential, as a comprehensive programme of education, training and clinical supervision will be provided. We will support you to provide high quality services to patients and healthcare professionals.
Across our Trust, pharmacy staff are fully integrated into and regarded as valued members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Our clinical pharmacy services include:
Medicines reconciliation and review on admission and discharge
Supporting patients and carers with the management of their medicines
Optimising medicines, taking a holistic view of both mental and physical healthcare needs
Physical health and wellbeing advice
Discharge planning and liaison with primary care
To personally work and encourage others to work within standards, legislation and guidelines in keeping with professional registration requirements
To act as a role model for other staff and to demonstrate personal conduct in a manner in keeping with being a registered professional.
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 North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britain's most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas.
As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care.
To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SS26-046-AB
Job locations
St Georges Park Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 2NU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 20th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 20th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registration with General
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Working towards postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS post registration foundation pharmacist curriculum
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services
- 12 months post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
- Experience of working within a mental healthcare setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrable ability to present complex or sensitive information to clinicians and senior pharmacists.
- Good planning, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Good analytical and judgemental skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deliver high quality work to deadline.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registration with General
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Working towards postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS post registration foundation pharmacist curriculum
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services
- 12 months post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
- Experience of working within a mental healthcare setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrable ability to present complex or sensitive information to clinicians and senior pharmacists.
- Good planning, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Good analytical and judgemental skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deliver high quality work to deadline.
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 Georges Park Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 2NU
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 Georges Park Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 2NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-106-AD
Job summary
Applications are invited from friendly, caring and proactive individuals to join our busy and fast growing Northern Region Gender DysphoriaService.
The post holders will provide a proactive, comprehensive administration service which will include handling telephone enquiries, coveringreception and data entry, as well as general office duties which will include processing mail, scanning and typing.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to provide a professional and supportive admin provision within a busy Specialist Adult Service so high-level customer care skills are crucial to the success of this role. You will work alongside an experienced Admin Assistant to learn the role and the post holder should have:
Experience of providing reception duties.
Experience of call handling in a busy environment.
Good organisational skills.
Be able to prioritise a fluctuating workload.
Proven experience of working with Microsoft packages.
A working knowledge of electronic record systems.
Excellent customer care.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-106-AD
Job locations
Benfield House
Benfield Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4PF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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
- Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.
- Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
- Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
- Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures.
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.
- Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).
Experience
Essential
- Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
- Able to prioritise and plan workload
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
- Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
- Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.
- Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
- Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
- Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures.
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.
- Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).
Experience
Essential
- Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
- Able to prioritise and plan workload
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
- Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
- Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.
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
Benfield House
Benfield Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4PF
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
Benfield House
Benfield Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Staff Nurse
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-ICG26-062-AD
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join Lamesley Ward, our female adult acute inpatient ward based at Bamburgh Clinic, St Nicholas Hospital, part of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team dedicated to promoting recovery and achieving positive outcomes for patients.
As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based care, working collaboratively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and deliver individualised care plans. You will support patients through periods of acute mental ill health, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and recovery remain at the centre of care delivery.
You will need to be able to work calmly and effectively in challenging situations, make sound clinical decisions, and respond positively to changing service demands while maintaining a compassionate and recovery-focused approach. The role also involves supporting Nursing Assistants, students, and newly qualified staff, contributing to a positive learning and professional development culture within the ward team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based care within the inpatient service. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is committed to providing safe, effective, and recovery-focused care to individuals with complex mental and physical health needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in partnership with patients, carers, and other professionals. They will contribute to the development of personalised care plans, risk assessments, and interventions that promote recovery, wellbeing, and positive patient outcomes.
The role involves coordinating and delivering clinical care, ensuring high standards of nursing practice are maintained at all times. The post holder will provide support and guidance to Nursing Assistants, students, and less experienced staff, acting as a positive role model and contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a 24-hour inpatient service. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across a full shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service and ensure the continued delivery of safe and effective patient care.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
In return, we offer a dynamic and rewarding working environment with opportunities for learning, development, and career progression. This role is based within a 24-hour service, and the successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across a full shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, in order to meet the needs of the service and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care at all times.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-ICG26-062-AD
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 : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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 : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- Continued professional development
Desirable
- Therapy Based Training qualification
- Qualification to Degree level
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
- Student Assessor /Mentor
- Post registration clinical experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safeguarding
- Carer needs
- PMVA
- Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
- Mental health legislation
- NMC standards and professional accountability
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Patient information system(RIO)
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Risk Assessment/ Management
Desirable
- Leadership
- Presentation
- Debriefing
- Change Management
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- Continued professional development
Desirable
- Therapy Based Training qualification
- Qualification to Degree level
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
- Student Assessor /Mentor
- Post registration clinical experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safeguarding
- Carer needs
- PMVA
- Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
- Mental health legislation
- NMC standards and professional accountability
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Patient information system(RIO)
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Risk Assessment/ Management
Desirable
- Leadership
- Presentation
- Debriefing
- Change Management
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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Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-105-AD
Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced administrative candidates to join the North East Mental Health and Deafness Service, based at Ashgrove on the grounds of St Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth.
The Mental Health and Deafness service is a small regional service covering the whole of the North East and North Cumbria, working with people who are deaf, who mainly use British Sign Language to communicate and who have mental health problems. The Service works with secondary care professionals to provide specialist assessment and support for mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be:
o Experience of working in a secretarial or administrator role.
o Fast, accurate typing and note-taking skills are essential.
o Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
o A good understanding of patient information system would be beneficial, however training will be provided.
o Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
o An awareness of Deaf culture and Level 1 British Sign Language would be an advantage however, full training on Deaf culture will be provided
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 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-105-AD
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial/clerical experience
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Note taking skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Shorthand skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial/clerical experience
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Note taking skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Shorthand 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
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 Road
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 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-099-JW
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 August 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
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 August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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 August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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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Higher Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-100-JW
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Assistant Psychologist post to provide 6 months maternity leave cover with the Intensive Positive Behaviour Support Service (IPBSwithin the Specialist Children and Young People's business unit. IPBS comprises of services for young people with a learning disability and autistic young people who may present with distress behaviours and/or mental health presentations that increase their risk of hospital admission.
This post is to work across both the learning disability and autism pathways utilising both Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and lifeworld approaches to deliver trauma informed care. The Higher Assistant Psychologist post within the team is a highly valued, varied and responsible role that supports service evaluation, assessment and interventions delivered under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists. There are additional opportunities to deliver training to partner agencies. A high level of professional support and continuing professional development will be available to the postholder.
Main duties of the job
To support the assessment and formulation of casework for service users who have substantial and complex needs.
To deliver prescribed psychological interventions under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists.
To oversee data collection and analysis that often involves complex behavioural information and support the development of collaborative, evidence based, person centred support plans.
Deliver individualised training for person centred support plans to all key stakeholders involved in the service user's care.
Contribute to clinical governance of service pathways by overseeing the bespoke review tool used within IPBS.
To support a wide range of service evaluation and research projects designed to build the evidence base for interventions that support young people with learning disabilities or autism who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties and distress behaviours.
Maintain effective clinical working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary clinical team(s) into which the postholder works. Frequent liaison will also take place with other agencies including Education, Social Care and Third Sector services.
To provide compassionate, neuro-affirming 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 both 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 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-100-JW
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
IPBS is a multi-disciplinary team which aims to support young people in their communities, enhancing the community offer at times of increased need as indicated by the Dynamic Support Registers in each locality. IPBS work across the full CNTW footprint, and as such is a very busy, dynamic team, interfacing through a well-established PBS Clinical Network with each of the Learning Disability Teams within the locality areas of North Cumbria, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team has close working relationships with Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services at Ferndene. The team also sits with the Provider Collaborative initiative, established with the aim of working across the Integrated Care Board footprint of the North East, which means close links are also set up with other Mental Health and Learning Disability Trusts within the region.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
IPBS is a multi-disciplinary team which aims to support young people in their communities, enhancing the community offer at times of increased need as indicated by the Dynamic Support Registers in each locality. IPBS work across the full CNTW footprint, and as such is a very busy, dynamic team, interfacing through a well-established PBS Clinical Network with each of the Learning Disability Teams within the locality areas of North Cumbria, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team has close working relationships with Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services at Ferndene. The team also sits with the Provider Collaborative initiative, established with the aim of working across the Integrated Care Board footprint of the North East, which means close links are also set up with other Mental Health and Learning Disability Trusts within the region.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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.
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 Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-101-JW
Job summary
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join the team, working into the criminal justice pathway.
The post is initially a fixed term 18 month contract with potential for further extension
The role entails working with those affected by substance & alcohol misuse who also have criminal justice connection to provide safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery. The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, providing supervision and supporting students.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Assessment and Management of casework of service users who have substantial complex & criminal justice needs.
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
In collaboration with the Service User & Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the MDT ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate Treatment Planning & Interventions, Reviews and Discharge Planning. Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Pathway Clinical Lead and Pathway Manager.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-101-JW
Job locations
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub & Library, 16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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 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.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
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
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 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 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.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Delegation skills.
- Debriefing skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
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
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub & Library, 16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
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
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub & Library, 16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Practitioner
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-CCG26-228-HN-C
Job summary
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Team within the Community Treatment Team. This post offers a dynamic and rewarding mix of community and hospital in-reach responsibilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care.
In this role, you will provide care coordination and nursing support to service users with complex mental health needs across both community and inpatient settings. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring smooth transitions between hospital and community care, attending Mental Health Act tribunals, preparing professional reports, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
You will need to be clinically experienced, solution focussed and competent in working with individuals, their families, and carers, in a community setting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as the passion and commitment to develop and promote recovery-based interventions for adults with mental health related needs.
We want you to be committed to ensuring that only the highest standards of care are delivered to our service users, their families and carers. In return one of our top priorities is looking after our staff so that we have a happy and healthy workforce.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care in both community services
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and care planning
- Attend Mental Health Act tribunals and professionals' meetings as required
- Prepare formal clinical reports for tribunals
- Work collaboratively with inpatient teams to facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care
- Provide support and input during mental health crises and implement robust risk management plans
- Mentor and support junior staff, students, and colleagues
- Liaise effectively with GPs, social workers, carers, and other service
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 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-228-HN-C
Job locations
Benton House
Newcastle
NE2 1QE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date :27th August2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date :27th August2026
Closing date : 10th September 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
- 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.
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
- Experience of working within a community mental health setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility, excellent communication skills and commitment to multi-agency team work
- Ability to provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Comprehensive skills for continuous assessment of risks/safety planning skills
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Delegation skills.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
- Clinical Leadership.
- Debriefing 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
- 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.
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
- Experience of working within a community mental health setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility, excellent communication skills and commitment to multi-agency team work
- Ability to provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Comprehensive skills for continuous assessment of risks/safety planning skills
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Delegation skills.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
- Clinical Leadership.
- 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
Benton House
Newcastle
NE2 1QE
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 House
Newcastle
NE2 1QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Administration Officer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-104-AD
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for to join the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership, based at the Customer First Centre, The Forum in Wallsend.
Applicants should have previous experience of working in an admin role and hold excellent typing, IT skills and customer service skills, be resilient and understanding of complex and difficult service user group.
Applicants will be expected to participate in rota cover for late clinic on Wednesdays as required.
Applicants will need to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and show a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will provide full admin support to the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership multi-disciplinary team and partners. Main duties will include:
Reception meet & greet
Call handling
Detailed minute taking skills
Printing of prescriptions
Updating the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) accurately and in a timely manner
Supporting covering other areas as required
Care, compassion and resilience in dealing with complex service users
The post holder will also undertake additional duties such as ordering supplies, requesting repairs and updating rotas and duty sheets. This list is not exhaustive
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 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-104-AD
Job locations
Wallsend Customer First Centre, 16 The Forum Shopping Centre
Station Road
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.
You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.
Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 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
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing Qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Good level of education to O-level/GCSE or equivalent in English Language
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)2
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s)
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial experience
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Note taking skills
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Shorthand skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing Qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Good level of education to O-level/GCSE or equivalent in English Language
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)2
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s)
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial experience
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Note taking skills
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Shorthand 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wallsend Customer First Centre, 16 The Forum Shopping Centre
Station Road
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
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
Wallsend Customer First Centre, 16 The Forum Shopping Centre
Station Road
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Support Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-CCG26-327-AD
Job summary
North Cumbria Crisis Team is looking for highly motivated Clinical Support Assistants to join out newly developed Crisis Service.
You will have the opportunity to base in Carlisle or Workington to deliver high quality care to our patients in the community across North Cumbria.
You will work as part of an MDT, complimented by Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and medical staff.
If you have excellent communication skills, work well in a team and are committed to making a difference to our patients, then your characteristics are just what we are looking for.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a registered practitioner. The overall responsibility for the service user remains, at all times with the registered practitioner.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.To support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred care.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. To actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy.
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
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-327-AD
Job locations
Carleton Clinic/Lillyhall Business Centre
Carlisle / Workington
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th August 2026
Closing date : 8th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th August 2026
Closing date : 8th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- evel 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- evel 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
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
Carleton Clinic/Lillyhall Business Centre
Carlisle / Workington
CA1 3SX
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
Carleton Clinic/Lillyhall Business Centre
Carlisle / Workington
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Support Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 263-SCG26-096-AD
Job summary
Interested in working with people who have a difficult relationship with food? North Cumbria Adult Eating Disorder Service (NCAEDS) are looking for a Clinical Support Assistant who is interested in working with people who have a problematic relationships with food.
We would like to offer this experience to an individual who is motivated to work with patients and their families/loved ones in their own home/across environments.
To be able to work in a multi professional team who are committed to evidence based interventions and compassionate care.
There is an expectation of the post holder being able to independently travel across North Cumbria
The service operates across core business hours 9-5pm Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, under the direction of a registered practitioner.
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.
To complete physical health checks including phlebotomy and ECG, in line with NICE guidelines.
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
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-096-AD
Job locations
Carleton Clinic
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th August 2026
Closing date : 8th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th August 2026
Closing date : 8th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carleton Clinic
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
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
Carleton Clinic
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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