Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Have a professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy and have a current registration with the appropriate registration body (Nursing and Midwifery Council, Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council).

Have the suitable experience in a mental health setting or have at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience within the mental health field.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

Relevant Qualifications

Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Role responsibilities:

You will carry a caseload of patients and work with them, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Then conducting risk assessments / safeguarding assessments to ensure the correct support is provided.

You will create treatment plans to support management / recovery of their mental health challenges.

Work within the Multi-Disciplinary team to contribute to formulating and implementing interventions for patients.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placementsat the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy and have a current registration with the appropriate registration body (Nursing and Midwifery Council, Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council).

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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

2 Beech Mount

Manchester

M9 5XS

Employer's website

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