Mental health practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity in our community Eating Disorders Service in Manchester. This is a full-time (37.5 hours) permanent post, for a band 6 mental health practitioner. We are seeking someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about working with people who have an eating disorder and their loved ones.

The post-holder will join a friendly and experienced multi-disciplinary team, which includes a another mental health practitioner, as well as psychological therapists, a psychiatrist, and physician associate, dietitians and a support worker.

We are a specialist community team, which offer treatment and support for those with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and OSFED. We also offer a FREED early intervention pathway, and offer support for loved ones of those who have an eating disorder.

Previous experience of working with this client group is not essential, and training and support will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide case management for individuals, overseeing their care in the service. This will include close liaison and joint working other members of the team, as well as external teams/ agencies.

The post holder will also lead a pathway for adults with a severe and enduring eating disorder; to collaboratively work with and support these individuals, their carers and partnership organisations to improve quality of life and achieve/maintain stability of health.

There will also be scope to deliver brief CBT interventions, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

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 users.

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-5250352-B

Job locations

Manchester Eating Disorders Service

Gaskell House, Swinton Grove

Manchester

M13 0EU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description for full details.

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description for full details.

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, including registration with recognised national body

Desirable

  • Training in the supervision of others

Experience

Essential

  • Previous employment / experience of working with people with mental health problems

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with people having an eating disorder
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, including registration with recognised national body

Desirable

  • Training in the supervision of others

Experience

Essential

  • Previous employment / experience of working with people with mental health problems

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with people having an eating disorder

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

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Manchester Eating Disorders Service

Gaskell House, Swinton Grove

Manchester

M13 0EU


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Manchester Eating Disorders Service

Gaskell House, Swinton Grove

Manchester

M13 0EU


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead

Ian Gill

ian.gill@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612710621

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-5250352-B

Job locations

Manchester Eating Disorders Service

Gaskell House, Swinton Grove

Manchester

M13 0EU


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