Community Practitioner
2 weeks ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Practitioner to work within the Positive Behaviour Support Pathway of the Learning Disability Community Treatment Team in Sunderland.
The applicant will ensure a high-quality service is offered at all times, by having specialist skills, knowledge and competencies in understanding, formulating and working with adults with learning disabilities.
The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users, families and carers, which may include working extended and flexible hours over 7 days a week if required.
It will also be necessary to contribute to ‘scaffolding’ other teams and staff within other pathways who may require advice and support.
All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Please refer to the attached job description for more information.
To identify the health needs of people with a learning disability referred to the service, using specialist clinical skills and knowledge in areas such as challenging behaviour, mental health and complex health needs.
To provide a high standard of specialist nursing assessment, formulation and care planning, nursing intervention and evaluation, including assessment and management of risk and crisis situations.
To empower clients to access other health services by developing working relationships with relevant professionals.
To work with primary and secondary care on integrating pathways for delivering and improving access to health care for people with a learning disability.
To educate people with a learning disability about treatment and general health issues in conjunction with other health providers.
To work autonomously on a day-to-day basis and be responsible for the management of a complex caseload, which is agreed and reviewed through clinical and managerial supervision.
To maintain a high level of communication within very complex and highly sensitive situations with clients and carers.
To provide and be involved with individual and group and work jointly with relevant services where appropriate.
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.
Please find attached job description for full details.
**Advertising date**: 4th November 2025
**Closing date**: 18th November 2025
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