Community Mental Health Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Nurses, Social worker or occupational therapist to join the Salford Home Based Treatment Team in the developing crisis bed and listening lounge offering in Salford.
The Salford Listening Lounge is a new initiative that aims to support Salford residents who are in mental health crisis, and require an assessment of their mental health needs, in a calm and supportive environment as an alternative to A&E.
The post holder will also provide support, care planning, assessment and interventions to service users under the Salford Home Based Treatment team who are accessing the Hollybank crisis beds.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing health and social care needs and providing a gate keeping role within the Salford directorate. They will assist with assessment away from the emergency department.
This is a developing role which will provide the opportunity for ongoing professional development and training. Specific training provided may include Non-medical prescribing courses, structured clinical management training and student assessor qualifications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical assessments and interventions focusing on relapse prevention, psychosocial interventions and improved quality of life for service users who are experiencing mental ill health.
Within a team approach, the post holder will work across the 2 settings as required, providing a variety of supporting treatments and interventions.
The post holder will be expected to offer highly developed risk assessments and management plans with an emphasis on recovery and supporting service users to remain in the community.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service user
Date posted
26 July 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-4391165
Job locations
Salford Listening Lounge / Hollybank
Eccles Old Road
Salford
M6 8RA
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Salford Listening Lounge / Hollybank
Eccles Old Road
Salford
M6 8RA
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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