Mental Health Practitioner

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Hampshire Trust Wide YOT/CAMHS are looking for a mental health practitioner who is dynamic and interested in working across agencies. You need to want to make a difference to young people who have mental health needs and are within the criminal justice system.

This post offers a incentive, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £4000 (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions).

We will consider a band 5-6 development post.

Main duties of the job

The main focus of this exciting role will be to provide support to a small caseload of individuals, with mental health and offending behaviour. You will be following existing CAMHS pathways. Particular knowledge of ADHD, autism, trauma, learning disability and experience in forensic will be of benefit. You will carry out specialist assessments and devise robust risk management plans, whilst implementing bespoke interventions.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, dynamic, are able to demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, adapting to any given situation, and who work well as part of a team. A friendly attitude, a sense of humour and being supportive to your colleagues is also important.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SS-4696

Job locations

Osborn Centre

Osborn Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7ES

Oak Park Community Base

50 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Professional with current registration, appropriate to job role
(Registered Nurse- any branch, Social Worker, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Creative Therapists)
Diploma/Degree in relevant profession
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

Completion of mentorship course

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Professional with current registration, appropriate to job role
(Registered Nurse- any branch, Social Worker, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Creative Therapists)
Diploma/Degree in relevant profession
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

Completion of mentorship course

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.