Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role:

- You will provide prompt local assessment, triage, risk assessment, risk management, signposting, onward referral and evidence-based interventions for people presenting with mental health problems

- You will work across all clinically appropriate patients, 17-years-old and over, to deliver evidence-based interventions. This does not include those accessing specialist mental health services

- Provide front line assessment to clarify the services the patients would most benefit from. This assessment may be undertaken jointly with other providers where it would be of benefit. This may be with the GP or with other statutory or non-statutory member of staff

- Design, develop and provide service information about the options available to patients

What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:

- A current professional qualification with current HCPC, Social Work England or NMC registration

- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in social work, nursing, OT with current HCPC or NMC registration

- RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT

- Recent evidence of continuing professional development

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

• Relevant Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable

Why Join Us? Enjoy These Fantastic Benefits:

• Be Part of a Caring Community Join the NHSP community and work alongside a diverse team, caring for patients from all walks of life.
• Weekly Pay Enjoy the convenience of receiving your wages weekly for greater financial flexibility.
• Blue Light Card Get access to exclusive NHS discounts and savings.
• Priority Access to Shifts Get first pick of shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency workers.
• 24/7 Support Our friendly team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
• Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle or opt for fixed-term placements, giving you the work-life balance you need.
• Training & Development Access ongoing training and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSPs academy.
• Diverse Work Experience Explore different wards, keep your skills sharp, and gain invaluable experience.
• NHSP Member Perks Enjoy access to fun member activities, such as Member of the Month, Member Appreciation Week, exclusive giveaways, webinars, and more!
• Convenient Parking On-site parking available, with easy access to public transport.

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.

Join us today and enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent benefits!

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• What youll need and be able to provide evidence for:
• -A current professional qualification with current HCPC, Social Work England or NMC registration
• -Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in social work, nursing, OT with current HCPC or NMC registration
• -RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT
• -Recent evidence of continuing professional development

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

Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

Employer's website

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