Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Mental Health Practitioner

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Job summary

Salford Living well is a new service developed to support individuals with mental health problems. The aim is to widen access to mental health support across Salford.

We have co-produced and co- designed a service that is accessible to all. We place people's aspirations and goals at the centre of all we do. We believe in person centred care that is tailored to individual needs. We have co-designed an initial conversation and my story my plan tool to support individuals manage those bad days and to focus on their own personal and social strengths

Our main principles are trauma informed care, strengths based approaches and we are solution focused. We are a multi-agency team and value all contributions to the team. We have a peer mentor programme that is continually being developed and co-production is at the heart of Living Well.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an innovative, adaptive and caring individual who wants to be part of a multi agency team and who will support the ongoing developments in Salford Living Well and primary care.

As a Mental Health Practitioner in the team, you will be expected to support and participate in the national evaluation program attached to Living Well.

You will be supported by a strong multi agency team, you will be part of an innovative new model of community care and you will be supported via supervision and line management and will be part of a wider collaboration.

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 users.

Details

Date posted

14 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5005113

Job locations

Salford Living Well Team

Brunswick House 62 Broad Street

Salford

M6 5BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached person specification and job description

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

See attached person specification and job description

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

  • Registered professional qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
  • Ability to conduct first line assessments for individuals newly referred into the service, utilizing a biopsychosocial framework.
  • Ability to participate in Clinical Supervision, both as Supervisee and Supervisor.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered professional qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
  • Ability to conduct first line assessments for individuals newly referred into the service, utilizing a biopsychosocial framework.
  • Ability to participate in Clinical Supervision, both as Supervisee and Supervisor.

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Salford Living Well Team

Brunswick House 62 Broad Street

Salford

M6 5BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Salford Living Well Team

Brunswick House 62 Broad Street

Salford

M6 5BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Abigail Holland

abigail.holland@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612710042

Details

Date posted

14 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5005113

Job locations

Salford Living Well Team

Brunswick House 62 Broad Street

Salford

M6 5BZ


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