[We show compassion to heal minds.] About Legion Health: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Legion is a pioneering, tech-enabled psychiatry network focused on delivering world-class outpatient care. Our providers—the most talented PMHNPs in the country—are passionate about expanding mental health care access for those with insurance. Our innovative model combines the stability of a traditional hospital position with the flexibility of a private practice. We prioritize our clinicians' well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive compensation package and fostering a vibrant, collaborative culture. Quality and patient experience are paramount to us. This means recruiting exceptional providers, championing evidence-based protocols, and displaying compassion in every patient interaction. Our exceptional PMHNPs operate with clinical autonomy, supported by experienced psychiatrists through consults and peer case reviews. Our vision is to pioneer a new era of mental health by delivering world-class psychiatry. We believe in a future where every patient can access the compassionate psychiatric care they need, regardless of the insurance they have. About the role: ------------------- We are looking for a clinically excellent and patient-centered psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Ideal candidates will embrace our vision of expanding access to world-class psychiatric care by embracing technology and serving patients across all insurance types. Benefits: ------------- Flexibility: Set your own schedule for optimal work-life balance. Work from Home: See patients from the comfort of your home via telehealth. Significant Administrative Support: Focus on patient care, not on patient scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, pharmacy coordination, etc. Clinical Autonomy: We hire the most skilled providers and trust them to do what’s best for patients. Patient Acquisition: Unlike with a private practice, we’ll work to fill your schedule, so you don’t have to do your own marketing. Psychiatrist Consultation \& Peer Case Review: Access to psychiatrists for clinical consultation, escalations, and peer learning (no supervision requirement). Competitive Pay: We compensate our providers at market-leading rates, reflecting your experience and performance. Weekly Pay: We pay our providers every week for immediate financial benefit and planning ease. Legal Protection: We provide full malpractice insurance coverage. Technical Support: We cover the costs for you to have best-in-class EHR and e-Prescribe tools. Credentialing Support: We handle all aspects and costs of credentialing with a large number of insurance plans, including commercial, ACA, and government, ensuring your legal and effective authorization within insurance networks. Commitment to Quality Care: Psychiatric intakes are 1 hour, and follow-ups are 30 minutes (as they should be). Tools for Responsible Prescribing: We have rigorous, evidence-based protocols and provide objective diagnostic tools to ensure responsible and ethical prescriptions of controlled substances. Community of Clinical Excellence: You will work alongside the most talented PMHNPs and psychiatrists in the world. Our current PMHNPs have trained at prestigious institutions, including Vanderbilt, UT Austin, Johns Hopkins, Columbia, NYU, and UTHealth Houston. Opportunities for Professional Growth: As we expand, we intend to promote clinical leadership from the best of our active providers. Culture of Excellence through Innovation: Actively participate in ushering in a new era of mental health care through superior clinical care and technology. Licensure Coverage: We’ll reimburse you for all fees associated with getting licensed in other states as required by Legion. Resources: We provide premium subscriptions to resources such as UpToDate and Carlat. Exclusive Events: Engage with your colleagues through exclusive in-person and virtual events. Responsibilities -------------------- Excellent Patient Care: Evaluate and treat patients with conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental health, medical history, and risk analysis. Use novel evidence-based treatments. Compassionate Care Culture: Promote an environment of compassion, respect, and empathy in patient interactions and care approaches. Holistic Treatment: Create and execute tailored treatment plans, combining medication and brief psychotherapy, in teamwork with other mental health and medical professionals. Innovation in Treatment: Explore and integrate new therapeutic techniques and technologies to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency. Professional Growth: Participate in case reviews with peers and physicians to enhance clinical skills and foster ongoing learning. Qualifications ------------------ Active, unrestricted license as a PMHNP in Utah (Utah APRN / PMHNP). Board certification as a PMHNP (ANCC) (or equivalent PMHNP national certification). Active DEA registration (required if prescribing controlled substances). Eligible for Utah controlled substance privileges through DOPL as required for prescribing (as applicable to your role/panel). At least 1 year of professional experience practicing as a PMHNP. Commitment to a minimum 1-year tenure with our team. Comfort providing care remotely via telehealth. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comfort using technology and electronic health record systems. Commitment to providing patient-centered, compassionate care. ### Additional Information Location: This role is predominantly remote, with the potential for future in-person consultations. Job type: Part-time and full-time positions are available. Members of our clinical and business advisory board include: Madhukar Trivedi, M.D. [Psychiatrist; Professor of Psychiatry and Distinguished Chair in Mental Health at UT Southwestern] Alexander Ruvalcaba, M.D. [Psychiatrist; Physician Executive at MultiCare Behavioral Health Network] Jon Kole, M.D. [Psychiatrist; Medical Director at Headspace] Liberty Eberly, D.O. [Psychiatrist; Co-Founder and Former Chief Medical Officer at innovaTel Telepsychiatry] John Lusins, M.D. [Psychiatrist; Founder and President at South Texas Mental Health Associates] Samir Malik [ex-Founder at Genoa Telepsychiatry, Founder at firsthand] Andrew Thompson [National COO at Pediatric Associates] Compensation Range: $120K - $230K
Liverpool Crisis Resolution \& Home Treatment team (CRHT) are currently looking to recruit Band 6 practitioners to join the team. CRHT operates on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis. CRHT offers to provide intensive home support to services users as an alternative to hospital admission. CRHT work collaboratively with a variety of services to support service users at home. The post holder will be expected to work on a rotational shift basis in accordance with service demands, this includes working weekends and night shifts, The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care within the framework of Effective Care Co-ordination (ECC). The post holder will operate as part of an integrated Home Treatment Service but be expected to be flexible in terms of delivering care within a variety of environments. The team will work to assess and provide treatment to service users with complex needs. Alternative options to admission will be considered where possible. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users’ choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning. The post holder will be expected to participate in a 24hr roster system 7 Days a week, on a rotational basis as and when the service demands. The core roles include; face to face assessment, specialist mental health assessments, supporting and sharing information with the wider police community and acting in an advisory capacity for people in conjunction with mental health law. The role also involves delivering training and education to police colleague’s and signposting to appropriate partner agencies. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Manage a case load within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions/ home treatments within the most appropriate setting in accordance with the service users and/or carers’ needs. – Complete Gatekeeping for all Inpatient admission requests across the Merseyside footprint. Assess whether users can be managed safely within the community promoting quicker recovery. Assess Risks and collaboratively develop safety plans with users/carers. Ensure effective liaison with inpatient units across the Trust to facilitate early discharges or to undertake reviews of those users placed out of area. Act as the Duty Practitioner /2nd Duty, as part of a rotational roster. Fully participate in ECC undertaking a care-coordinator role as appropriate Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Named Nurse as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence.
The Mental Health Triage and Response team is a dynamic service which incorporates our street triage cars, Places of Safety (s136 suites) and the new Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) which fall within the Mersey Care Footprint. We were awarded the Seni Lewis award at the 2024 HSJ Patient Safety Awards and the 2022 NHS parliamentary award for Urgent and Emergency Care. We play an important role in Mersey Care's response to the national roll out of Right Care Right Person and in the move to support individuals experiencing mental health crisis away from traditional A\&E settings, as outlined in the NHS 10 year plan. This role is suited to individuals who are self motivated and forward thinking. Experience of Crisis Management, Assessment and experience of ward work would be beneficial. Level 2 Police vetting is required for working alongside Police/BTP The role of the Mental Health Practitioner within the Mental Health Triage and Response Team includes providing support to our Emergency Services colleagues, the management of service users detained under Section 136 and the operating of the identified Places of Safety and MHCAS. You will work collaboratively along side other Registered Mental Health Practitioners, healthcare support workers and also with Police forces, NWAS, Local Authorities, Acute Trust colleagues and Mental Health Services. The Mental Health Triage and Response Team and MHCAS supports service users presenting in crisis and ensure that their needs are met within the identified places of safety and assist with a timely assessment and safety planning. You will need to demonstrate flexibility, effective communication, problem solving and be able to recognise and assess risk in order to effectively support the service user during a crisis period Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision as per Trust policy. Participate in supervision to monitor standards of service user care and documentation. Assist with screening and telephone triage of referrals, prioritizing as appropriate. Provide information for referrers, service users and carers. Formulate, contribute and participate in the development and implementation of specialist assessments, including risk, with patients requiring crisis care. Formulate and deliver plans of care as appropriate in collaboration with the multi- disciplinary team Carry out generic and specialist assessments including risk with patients requiring crisis care. Formulate and deliver plans of care as appropriate. Provide short-term evidence based practices and fixed term interventions Support the delivery of education and self-help materials within a variety of locations. Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services in other statutory and non-statutory organisations. Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Ensure the clinical environment is conductive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each services user’s personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi- disciplinary Team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings and evidenced based practice.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time, Full-Time, Remote (Texas, USA) at Legion Health (S21)$120K - $230K AI-native psychiatry, built for scale and covered by insurance About Legion Health We’re rebuilding psychiatry from the ground up—AI-native, insurance-covered, and engineered to scale. Legion Health is a high-quality psychiatry network where patients get care from licensed clinicians, fast and affordably. Under the hood, our LLM agents and orchestration layer automate operations, reduce admin, and enable truly great care. Most startups bolt AI onto broken workflows. We’re replacing the workflows—and the system underneath. If you’ve ever wanted to use AI to actually fix something that matters, this is your shot. About the role [We show compassion to heal minds.] About Legion Health: Legion is a pioneering, tech-enabled psychiatry network focused on delivering world-class outpatient care. Our providers—the most talented PMHNPs in the country—are passionate
We Are St Helens Borough Council Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce. Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support. Making A Difference as the Lead AMHP (Team Manager) in the Working Age, Adult Social Work Team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified person to undertake the challenging but rewarding role of Lead AMHP, the post is based within the Working Age Social Work team, the post is managed by the Head of Social Work for Working Age. The post of the Lead AMHP sits within the management team of the Working Age, Adult Social Work Team and is to assist in the management, supervision, and professional development of Social Workers/AMHP’s within the Adult Social Work and AMHPs that sit in other service areas. To provide specialist social work support and advice under the Mental Health Act 1983 and to provide a professional leadership role for the AMHP provision. The role will also provide peer supervision, links to Social Work education, delivery of training, oversight, and coordination of student placements in conjunction with Manchester University. The Lead AMHP will also be expected to attend conferences and training events, attendance at local and regional network meetings. To coordinate and manage daily all requests for Mental Health Act Assessment as well as continuing to practice as an AMHP and to play an active role on the rota. To work closely with the Head of Social Work, to identify gaps in service and assist in the development of innovative services. To be responsible for recording and monitoring required activity of the AMHP service and submitting monthly statistics to the Head of Social Work. The Working Age Team works with adults from the age of 18 to 67 with a Learning Disability, Physical Disability, and enduring mental health diagnosis. The team is very busy and the work complex and challenging, as part of the management team you will be expected to cover for the Team Manager when absent and to provide on-going support/cover to the other members of the management team who are responsible for managing the functions of Duty and Safeguarding. You will also be required to provide out of hours support to the two-part time AMHPs that work each weekday up to 8pm, this may on occasions be later depending on the outcome of assessments. This will also include being available for all AMHPs that are out later than standard working hour, you will be expected to provide professional support. Our current benefits package for this role includes: • Additional £4,000 payment paid to those who are AMHP qualified. £2000 of this allowance is currently reviewed every two years. Next review due March 2027. ·Free parking in specified “agile working hubs.” ·Additional holiday purchase scheme Monthly supervision including group AMHP supervision and annual appraisal. ·Flexible working schemes with the possibility to accrue an additional flexi day’s leave per month. .You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for St Helens Borough Council. We also welcome applications from other professionals who hold the AMHP qualification. Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Christopher Hardman, Head of Social Work on 01744 675253 or 07747 460232 or via email christopherhardman@sthelens.gov.uk. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Equality & Diversity St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership Making a Difference Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page Roles That Matter Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. This is an Enhanced Disclosure post We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment. Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below! St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment. Equality & Diversity We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection. All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles
2nd Floor Medical Centre, HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh, G84 8HL Job Summary Are you an experienced mental health professional looking for a new challenge? Would you like to add military mental healthcare to your career portfolio? We are looking for someone with vision, substantial clinical experience and drive who can adapt to a new organisational culture whilst still adhering to the highest standards of professional practice. Your experience of assessing and managing risk will help to keep our serving military personnel safe whilst your clinical skills and knowledge will support timely and efficient service delivery. Experience of working with military populations would be welcome but it is by no means a pre-requisite for application. Your commitment and enthusiasm are more important! We are seeking to recruit a full-time (37.5 hours) mental health practitioners to join a military Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and Defence Mental Health Network (DMHN). DCMHs are multi-disciplinary teams comprising military and civilian staff: psychiatrists, mental health nurses, social workers, mental health practitioners and psychologists. The job is challenging and varied. Whilst there are similarities with NHS roles, to make the most of this opportunity you will need to be willing to embrace a different organisational culture, take on significant responsibility for risk management and apply your clinical skills in new and interesting ways. Job Description As the successful post holder, you will provide a rapid, timely and high-quality mental health service to all patients referred to the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and Defence Mental Health Network (DMHN) for assessment and treatment of mental health problems and implementing changes as and when vital. You will need to be experienced, enthusiastic and committed to service delivery and improvement. Being able to cope well under pressure, be flexible and assertive and have the ability to communicate at all levels. Functioning as a member of the MDT, whilst working autonomously. The post holder will provide flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health (MH) needs of military personnel with mental health problems. As the successful post holder, you will provide a rapid, timely and high-quality mental health service to all patients referred to the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and Defence Mental Health Network (DMHN) for assessment and treatment of mental health problems and implementing changes as and when vital. You will need to be experienced, enthusiastic and committed to service delivery and improvement. Being able to cope well under pressure, be flexible and assertive and have the ability to communicate at all levels. Functioning as a member of the MDT, whilst working autonomously. The post holder will provide flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health (MH) needs of military personnel with mental health problems. Person specification Duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: • Receiving, appraising, and advising on the direct referrals for mental health problems from relevant General Practitioners/Medical Officers GP/MO. • Providing initial assessment and formulation of the mental health and treatment needs for referred patients, planning, implementing, and evaluating care with a high level of autonomy. • Delivering up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA), which can include individual, group and tele-therapy. • Ability to carry out comprehensive mental health assessments and make decisions about ways to positively manage risk. • Ability to devise creative and effective care packages of support for adult mental health, communicating effectively with clients/patients and professionals, both orally and in writing. Please see attached Terms of reference for role requirements in further detail. Essential Experience • Experience of working with people with mental health problems • Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience • Knowledge of Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF) formerly care programme approach. • Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda • Previous experience in similar role Risk assessment experience • Crisis resolution and risk management experience Desirable Experience • Experience in delivering National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended psychological interventions • Ability to run clinical and psychoeducation groups • Experience of supervising staff or receiving supervision • Post graduate qualifications in an evidence based psychological therapy • Have at least 18 months post qualification experience. Essential Knowledge And Skills • Ability to carry out comprehensive mental health assessments and make decisions about ways to positively manage risk • Skills in effective risk assessment and risk management • Ability to devise creative and effective care packages for common mental disorders in adult mental health • Ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients and professionals, both orally and in writing • Ability to work under pressure, managing own caseload and time • Effectively prioritising own work load and using team resources effectively • Responding flexibly and appropriately to unforeseen circumstances and the developing needs of the service • Computer literate including competent use of email/internet, Microsoft office software and medical record systems Qualifications Training in Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Social Work or Occupational therapy (Mental Health Experience). Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio in support of above registration. OR Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) qualification plus sufficient post qualification experience working as a qualified PWP to confer eligibility for Senior PWP designation. Memberships Registered with one the following regulatory bodies: NMC, HCPC Registered with Social Work England SSSC, the CCW or NISCC Or Current registration with British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Please provide your registration numbers. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • NHS Health & Wellbeing – HWB2 – Assessment & Care Planning • NHS Health & Wellbeing – HWB6 – Assessment & Treatment Planning • NHS Health & Wellbeing – HWB7 – Interventions & Treatment • NHS Information & Knowledge – NHS IK1 – Information Processing • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • Professional registration fee re-imbursed • NHS Pension • Parking Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. At application stage you will be assessed again the following: The selection at sift stage will be based solely on your CV application. Please ensure you fully demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience. Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Terms of reference. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert. When choosing your Technical Skills examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. At Interview You Will Be Assessed Again The Following NHS Health & Wellbeing – HWB2 – Assessment & Care Planning NHS Health & Wellbeing – HWB6 – Assessment & Treatment Planning NHS Health & Wellbeing – HWB7 – Interventions & Treatment NHS Information & Knowledge – NHS IK1 – Information Processing You will be assessed against a case study at interview. Further Information The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. Travel to interview costs will not be reimbursed. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. We will consider requests to work flexibly, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken. Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate. If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. 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Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups • UK nationals • nationals of the Republic of Ireland • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact • Name : joanne howl • Email : joanne.howl100@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team • Email : dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk Further information Please see the attached further information document
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Join Wiltshire Councils Mental Health Team as a Senior Practitioner and help shape high-quality social care services for people with complex needs. About the Role As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide practice leadership, professional support, and supervision to Social Workers and social care staff within our mental health teams. Youll play a key role in promoting safeguarding, driving evidence-based practic…
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Environmental Health Practitioner needed in Haringey This is a temporary contract paying £32.21ph PAYE This is a temporary role The reference number is: RQ1673521 The successful candidate will achieve compliance with statutory requirements through enforcement, inspection, investigation, auditing and monitoring in respect of food safety/standards, health and safety, infectious disease, licensing e.g. massage and special treatment, public health and smoke free. They will change community and indi…
Urgent Requirement: Contract Environmental Health Practitioner – Various UK Locations Are you an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) looking for your next opportunity? We have an urgent requirement for a Contract EHP to support a key client across the UK . This is your chance to work on varied and impactful projects , with assignments available in multiple locations nationwide. If you’re ready to make a difference and take on new challenges, we want to hear from you! Why Apply? Flexib…
Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner Location: Northampton Pay Rate: £48 per hour Job Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Band 6/7 Mental Health Practitioner on behalf of a private provider in Northampton for a locum position. This role is open to Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, or Social Workers with relevant experience—particularly those with expertise in dysphagia. Responsibilities: Complete comprehensive assessments for service users with complex needs. Pro…
Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner Band: 7 Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Working Hours: 40 We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join our esteemed client's inpatient team in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate MHP to contribute to the delivery of high-quality mental health services for adults within our community (CMHT). This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start from immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates. What will your responsibilities be? The successful Practitioner will be working in a Mental Health Service, carrying out management of a defined caseload using specialist knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning to undertake assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programmes. The successful practitioner will take an active role in the holistic assessment and treatment of adults who present to the service with mental health problems and especially those that are at risk of or have attempted deliberate self-harm. Benefits: • First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants • £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme • Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app • Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors • Access to high-quality CPD training event • Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD Qualifications and Experience: • Managing a caseload • RMN/Social Worker • Offer clinical treatment work and consultation • Experience with a wide range of mental health presentations • Can work well independently and as part of the team Apply Now! If you are a dedicated Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and contributing to the formulation of the child and family's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the child and family's negotiated goals and relevant evidence-based interventions. The post holder, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, will provide / mental health evidenced based interventions to support the child and family to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the child and family throughout their care They will also be expected to work flexibly within the Team to support a crisis, brief intervention and intensive support function. Dependent on skill and service need they will need to be available to external professionals and carers to offer advice, signposting and guidance (especially in relation to urgency and risk) associated with children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. Postholder will provide assessments and interventions for CYP as part of the MDT for those experiencing severe to moderate mental health conditions. Main duties of the job • The assessment of need and delivery of safe and effective interventions for CYP and families in their communities and in places of safety, working to avoid hospital admission and manage complex risks, in accordance with recognised clinical guidance. • Co-ordinating the care of the CYP on caseload • Working as part of the MDT and in an integrated way with wider teams and services to meet the needs of the CYP & Families • Offering advice, support and supervision to other healthcare professionals About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by • Supporting your career development and progression. • Excellent NHS Pension scheme • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave • Options for flexible working • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resource. • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people Job description Job responsibilities Please note that you are required to hold a valid NMC registrationorHCPC or Social Work England registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. As part of this role, you will be required to travel across wide geographical area and have access to a car, with valid driving licence and business insurance. Please view our video to gain in insight into our team. https://vimeo.com/923392288/c77350d796?share=copy For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential • First level (Degree or higher diploma) professional Nursing / AHP / Social Work / Therapy qualification in mental health, Social Work, Nursing AHP or equivalent with demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional development • Conforms to Professional governing body requirements Desirable • Recognised appropriate qualification in mentoring/assessing/supporting students in placement • Professional specific additional qualification i.e non-medical prescriber (NMP), Sensory Integration , Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) • Psychological intervention/Professional Qualification including, Motivational Interviewing techniques CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Solution focussed interventions, Positive Behaviour Support Planning, Experience Essential • Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental health needs in the community setting Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs • Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing care for those with mental health or neurodevelopmental needs • Experience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworks • Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations. • Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting Desirable • Experience of working in a crisis/intensive support model • Experience in CAMHS although the lack of explicit CAMHS experience is not an excluding factor • Experience of working with people who may have neurodevelopmental needs such as Autism, ADHD or Learning Disability Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential • Knowledge of Child Social Care and Mental Health legislation and safeguarding, relevant NICE guidance and professional Code of Conduct • Understanding of the principles of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act • Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for CYP • Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for people with mental health related difficulties, utilising recognised models of care • Ability to complete and interpret Clinical Outcome measures such as CORC • Skilled in interventions to engage those who may otherwise not access services when in need Knowledge of Children's Act, Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS • Ability to support and supervise the performance, practice of less experienced and support level staff as appropriate, • Ability to work flexibly (as part of a rota) to meet the extended remit of the service (8am - 10pm, 365 days a year • Proven ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team • Skills and knowledge to determine when and how to mobilise appropriate professionals in the event a health, mental health or social emergency • Skilled in the assessment and formulation of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plans • Supervisory skills and knowledge to be able to provide clinical supervision Desirable • Understanding of psychological formulation • Skilled in utilising recognised profession specific assessments Personal Attributes Essential • Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others • Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour • Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively • Passion for working with C& YP experiencing mental health difficulties • Ability to move between trusts sites Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Block 6, St Michael's Court Trent Valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 301-VA-26-7716632
Job Title: Food Safety Practitioner / Environmental Health Practitioner/Officer – Technical (Temporary)Location: Remote (West Lancashire)Hours: 6 hours per dayRates: PAYE £68.00/hr | Limited/Umbrella £89.88/hrRibble Recruitment is assisting with the sourcing, screening, and initial recruitment stages for this temporary assignment with West Lancashire Borough Council.Role Overview: We are seeking a Food Safety Practitioner who meets the Food Standards Agency Competency Standards to undertake approximately 80 C–E rated food hygiene inspections before the end of March 2026. This role forms part of the Environmental Health team within Housing & Regulatory Services.Key Responsibilities:Carry out interventions and inspections in line with food safety, health & safety, and public health legislation.Investigate food complaints, outbreaks, and incidents, taking formal or informal action as required.Support and supervise regulatory staff, students, and colleagues as needed (Scale PO1).Liaise with other Council services and external agencies, including the Food Standards Agency and Health & Safety Executive.Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical returns.Contribute to continuous improvement and evidence-led approaches within the Food & Safety team.Candidate Requirements:Eligible to work in the UK.Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.Relevant qualification in food safety and/or environmental health.Proven experience in food hygiene or health & safety inspections.Strong ICT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to interpret legal documentation.Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.This is an excellent oppor
Mental Health Practitioner Salary: £38, 907, depending on experience Permanent: Full Time/ 40 Hours Location: To work across the North West Region (Manchester, Lancashire, Warrington areas) Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in residentials and CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked After Children’s services and being familiar with consultation model as service delivery. Job Role We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to embed a trauma-informed approach, working across our complex care community residential services, with young people displaying social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. If you’ve got excellent assessment skills and strong therapeutic consultation experiences gained in a Residential setting or working with Looked After Children, we can offer you a rewarding role with a difference. Our teams are fully committed to Cambian’s vision. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. This is no ordinary role. The pace is fast. There’s lots of variety. You shall be spending most of your time out in the field and you’ll need to be able to provide a therapeutic service to young people placed within community residential settings. You will be providing specialist assessments of children and young peoples needs, including formulating and implementing plans of therapeutic intervention/management of our children and young people’s presentations to embed a trauma-informed approaches and psychological understanding the difficulties within the current evidence-based practice. This role will ensure our young people receive timely support to in both the school and home setting to help support them with the trauma they have experienced and to enable them to make safe, confident and independent decisions in the future. Offering lots of autonomy, your role will involve assessing and identifying the needs to our young people and staff by meeting them through consultation/training and reflective practice. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile Registered with the relevant professional organisation (HCPC, NMC, BACP) A higher-level qualification in a relevant subject such as counselling, therapeutic support, psychotherapy, Social Worker or Nursing. Experience of working with vulnerable young people in a therapeutic or counselling setting. Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills Have excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to plan and implement therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches. Experience of using a consultation model/approaches. Understand the importance of reflective practice. An understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties. An understanding of the complex and multiple needs of vulnerable young people in both the school and home environment. The ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful and difficult situations. Ability to assess and mitigate risk of young people. Ability to work autonomously and make decisions and to work as part of a team. Ability to establish and maintain clear boundaries in respect of personal and professional responsibility. Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and able to maintain records throughout all services. Passionate about working with vulnerable at-risk young people. Non-judgemental empathetic attitude. A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the role. Full clean driving licence. This post may involve travelling throughout the county. Beneficial Previous experience in working with Looked After Children (LAC) is advantageous Completion of trauma informed practitioner diploma CAMHS experience An interest in the ongoing development of The Cambian Group. In return we offer: Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Meetings and peer support Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives You will also learn from some of the most dedicated an
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wakefield, a category A Prison located in West Yorkshire. Hours 7 day service. Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00 or 08:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 8:30-16:30. 18:00 finish, weekend duties and bank holidays are shared across the team. Salary This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 per annum FTE - dependin…
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner Location: Gloucestershire Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance) Job Description: Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career. Whether you are wanting to …
Service Care Solutions are working on behalf of our client a UK-based Mental Health Charity, who is currently looking to recruit a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis. Role: Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 Location: Humber Working: Open to full-time or part-time, on-site (potential 1 day from home) Key Responsibilities Accept, screen, and assess referrals in line with agreed service protocols. Determine suitability of referrals and signpost, step up, or redirect clients as appropriate. Conduct person-centred assessments, including risk assessments for self-harm and harm to others. Support individuals with mental health difficulties to self-manage their recovery. Deliver low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g. psychoeducation, guided self-help) informed by CBT principles. Implement a stepped-care approach, ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down of treatment. Maintain accurate clinical records, outcome measures, and data entry in line with service standards. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies. Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders both verbally and in writing. Support service performance monitoring, including contribution to monthly data reporting. Essential Qualifications & Experience Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) in line with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme. Post-qualification experience delivering Step 2 IAPT low-intensity interventions. Experience working within a stepped-care mental health service. Strong knowledge of assessment, screening, referral processes, and evidence-based interventions. Demonstrated ability to build effective therapeutic relationships in a non-discriminatory, recovery-focused manner. Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Competent IT skills, including use of clinical databases and Microsoft Office. Ability to use supervision constructively and reflect on personal and professional practice. If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on or email .uk.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner Location: Stoke Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance) Job Description: Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career. Whether you are wanting to achieve C…
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team at HMP Stocken , a category C Men’s Prison located in Stretton, Rutland. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. The Mental Health Service is covered: Monday to Friday - 08:00-17:00 Weekends & Bank Holidays - 8:30-17:30 This position is full time, you’ll receive an annu…
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner Location: Bristol Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance) Job Description: Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career. Whether you are wanting to achieve …
Are you a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner? Have you (or are you about to) complete your EMHP training? Then Leeds is the place for you! This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MHST) based in the City of Leeds. We currently have various EMHP posts available across the city due to lots of internal promotions as our service grows. You will be employed as a Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner, working with colleagues across the city of Leeds, with education settings and health professionals to offer Mental Health and wellbeing support to young people up to the age of 18 and their families. We will require successful applicants to be registered (or going through the process) with either the BPS or BABCP as you will be working within a NHS commissioned service. You will work within LCH NHS Trust and provide a range of assessment and other interventions with individuals and wider systems under close clinical supervision from our experienced staff. Regular case management and clinical supervision on an individual basis and peer group supervision will be offered to ensure excellent clinical standards and registration is maintained. The MindMate Support Team holds a strong culture around wellbeing and work life balance and supports a hybrid model of working. If you believe you have the right attributes and want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application. Main duties of the job The post-holder will have completed or be nearing the end of the HEE postgraduate diploma in Education mental health practice. They will be able to competently deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for children, young people, and parents/carers. Main duties of the job involve using your skills and knowledge to deliver a range of whole school work such as assemblies, workshops and education staff training. Alongside 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for young people, and parents/carers. Delivering a 'whole setting approach' within educational settings developing excellent professional working relationships along the way. You will work within a strongly supportive mini team including a fellow EMHP and a practitioner. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached. About us Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated Good, with our Adult Services rated Outstanding for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Person Specification General Requirements Essential • Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Desirable • Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Leeds LS11 0DL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. VP092B2914
Job Summary Are you looking for a new opportunity in a diverse, positive and exciting service? Then this is the opportunity for you to join us and be part of the C&K CAMHS Crisis Service. We are recruiting experienced Band 6 mental health practitioners (RMN, OT, Social workers) into our Crisis and Intensive Home-Based Treatment Team in Calderdale and Kirklees. The successful applicant will have experience of working in mental health, be able to work autonomously whilst knowing the limitations o…
Job overview Surrey and Borders is looking for a professional to support the development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services within GP networks, providing early assessment, evidence-based interventions, and strong links to community support for people with serious mental illness. Location: Gatton Place, St Matthews Road, Redhill, RH1 1TA Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Advert Support the delivery and co-development of integrated primary care mental…
Job overview An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and enthusiastic registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Sleaford Community Mental Health Team This role provides the opportunity to be involved in the journey of transforming adult community mental health services within LPFT. It offers the practitioner opportunities for creative approaches to working, ensuring the patient remains central in the care and intervention planning. The support and interventions delivered are re…
Mental Health Practitioner Salary: £38, 907, depending on experience Permanent: Full Time/ 40 Hours Location: To work across the North West Region (Manchester, Lancashire, Warrington areas) Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience …
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Would you like to be part of a new, exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention? In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Mental Health Support Teams (named by children and young people in the region as Wellbeing in Mind teams) are an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, which are embedded within education settings We are looking to recruit a new Education Mental Health Practitioner. The successful candidates will become part of a team delivering support to schools in the Scarborough & Ryedale area. Applicants must have successfully completed the 1 year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course and be registered with either the BABCP or BPS. Main duties of the job The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions: • Support the development of a whole-school or college approach to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training, assemblies and PHSE curriculum. • Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way. • Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy. Each function accounts for a third of the team's workload. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Successful completion of a Health Education England commissioned 1 year Post Graduate Diploma (Educational Mental Health Practitioner) • BSc Hons Desirable • Evidence of CPD in child and adolescent mental health and/or education Skills Essential • Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal. • Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills • Work in line with the vision for the future of children's and young people's services • Sound value-based practice which empower individuals and promotes wellness and is recovery focused • Demonstrate personal qualities and skills which involves taking the lead in teaching and/or having presentation skills against various individuals and groups across the sectors. • Commitment to ensure core skills and knowledge is updated on a yearly basis Experience Essential • Ability carrying out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children • Ability to conduct group parenting programmes • Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group • Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people • Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately • Ability takes appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk Desirable • In Providing training with education staff in an education setting Knowledge Essential • Ability to learn in a variety of settings using a variety of learning methods • Competency in the delivery of Low Intensity Psychological Therapy • Team player • Computer literate • Ability to completed CPD as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams • Knowledge of the educational system in England • Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing and/or mental health. • Knowledge of safeguarding, capacity and consent including Gillick competence Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Schools and Colleges in Scarborough & Ryedale Malton or Scarborough YO17 7NH Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 346-NYC-023-25-E
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner Location: Essex Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance) Job Description: Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career. Whether you are wanting to achieve CI…
Mental Health Practitioner Salary: £38, 907, depending on experience Permanent: Full Time/ 40 Hours Location: To work across the North West Region (Manchester, Lancashire, Warrington areas) Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience …
Mental Health Practitioner Salary: £38, 907, depending on experience Permanent: Full Time/ 40 Hours Location: To work across the North West Region (Manchester, Lancashire, Warrington areas) Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in residentials and CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked After Children's services and being familiar with consultation model as service delivery. Job Role We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to embed a trauma-informed approach, working across our complex care community residential services, with young people displaying social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. If you've got excellent assessment skills and strong therapeutic consultation experiences gained in a Residential setting or working with Looked After Children, we can offer you a rewarding role with a difference. Our teams are fully committed to Cambian's vision. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. This is no ordinary role. The pace is fast. There's lots of variety. You shall be spending most of your time out in the field and you'll need to be able to provide a therapeutic service to young people placed within community residential settings. You will be providing specialist assessments of children and young people s needs, including formulating and implementing plans of therapeutic intervention/management of our children and young people's presentations to embed a trauma-informed approaches and psychological understanding the difficulties within the current evidence-based practice. This role will ensure our young people receive timely support to in both the school and home setting to help support them with the trauma they have experienced and to enable them to make safe, confident and independent decisions in the future. Offering lots of autonomy, your role will involve assessing and identifying the needs to our young people and staff by meeting them through consultation/training and reflective practice. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile Registered with the relevant professional organisation (HCPC, NMC, BACP)A higher-level qualification in a relevant subject such as counselling, therapeutic support, psychotherapy, Social Worker or Nursing. Experience of working with vulnerable young people in a therapeutic or counselling setting.Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skillsHave excellent organisational and time management skillsAbility to plan and implement therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.Experience of using a consultation model/approaches.Understand the importance of reflective practice.An understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties.An understanding of the complex and multiple needs of vulnerable young people in both the school and home environment.The ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful and difficult situations.Ability to assess and mitigate risk of young people.Ability to work autonomously and make decisions and to work as part of a team.Ability to establish and maintain clear boundaries in respect of personal and professional responsibility.Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and able to maintain records throughout all services.Passionate about working with vulnerable at-risk young people.Non-judgemental empathetic attitude.A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the role.Full clean driving licence. This post may involve travelling throughout the county. Beneficial Previous experience in working with Looked After Children (LAC) is advantageousCompletion of trauma informed practitioner diplomaCAMHS experienceAn interest in the ongoing development of The Cambian Group. In return we offer: Full support from a multidisciplinary teamRegular clinical supervisionMeetings and peer supportDevelopmental opportunitiesResearch opportunities & supportInternal/external training on new initiatives You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist Salary: up to £46,178 per annum Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week (p/t, term time may be considered) Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team within Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health and learning disability services. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Healt…
Job overview Preston East Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) are looking to recruit a Band 6 Mental Health practitioner to our busy and friendly team. The applicant must to be registered with a relevant professional body. This is a permanent 37.5 hour contract. This post is suitable for registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists The team are based at West Strand House in the centre of Preston, and serves a vibrant and diverse population. It is an established team with a friendly and supportive culture with a visible and supportive leadership team who are committed to clinical supervision and professional development of all staff. This is an interesting and rewarding role in a busy service. Ideally, you will have current or previous experience in a community setting and be able to work effectively in a multi professional context. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as passion and commitment in developing and promoting recovery based approaches for adults with complex mental health needs. Main duties of the job The main job role is to perform duties as a keyworker. As a keyworker you will manage a caseload of service users with a range of complex mental health needs. You will develop Dialog+ care plans and deliver evidence based interventions and treatments to patients alongside managing risks in the community. The post requires that you are a good communicator, and are able to adopt a flexible, adaptable and proactive approach to your work. Part of your role will require you to undertake the role of team duty worker. This role involves managing unplanned patient work within the team, responding to escalation of risk/crisis situations and may also include assessing of new referrals. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will take on some leadership activities such as contributing to the learning and development of junior team members taking a lead on/or contributing to projects identified by the leadership team. In return you will benefit from encouragement to continue to develop your own specialist knowledge and competence. Your development will be guided using clinical supervision, management supervision, Team/Peer support, internal and external training opportunities and the Trust’s appraisal process. Detailed job description and main responsibilities • Undertake specialist health, occupational or social care needs assessments, including detailed risk assessments. • Formulate specialist multi-disciplinary treatment and intervention plans under the Care Programme Approach. • Act as Key Worker for service users with severe and enduring mental illness. • Implement therapeutic interventions following appropriate skills training. • Maintain high standards of care and regularly review treatment plans. • Provide clinical and professional supervision to junior staff. • Actively manage own caseload and contribute to duty screening and urgent assessment processes. • Engage with service users and families experiencing challenging circumstances. • Undertake home visits and participate in child and adult safeguarding procedures. • Administer depot medication where applicable (Registered Nurses only). • Provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information, including in situations where there may be barriers to communication such as hallucinations, delusional ideation or language needs. • Maintain and promote effective working relationships with all referral agencies. • Act as an advocate for service users and carers, promoting empowerment and engagement. For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
NHS 111 option mental health is a 24/7 mental health crisis line for anyone who may be in crisis and in urgent need of help with their mental health. The service is free and is available to anyone of any age who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend. This includes carers and healthcare professionals. NHS 111 option mental health is staffed by a team of experienced mental health clinicians and operators. Although we are not a counselling service, all our staff will listen and help callers to identify and clarify their immediate problems and to explore ways of coping or suggest alternative avenues of help. This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details). We are looking to recruit experienced mental health clinicians to join our busy team. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team responding to Sussex-wide callers who require support for their own or others mental health. As a clinician you will be trained in triage and risk formulation/assessments to be utilised alongside your existing skills, to support callers and where necessary signpost to urgent care services across Sussex. You will also supervise, offer pastoral care and act as a point of escalation for a team of Call Operators who may require support with complex calls. All work is telephone based, we are working from our office base in Sussex. Working in Sussex: Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure We’d love you to join our organisation that is rated ‘good’ overall and ‘outstanding’ for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority. Key staff survey results include: 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles We encourage flexible working . We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and empathetic approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs, who are often experiencing crisis. Requirements: Registered with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England via a core professional qualification – Applications are welcomed from OT’s, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers Experienced in risk assessment and management Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role Ability to work flexible hours; to include evenings, weekends and nights Able to work autonomously Ability to travel and work from an office based in Worthing, Sussex. It would also be advantageous if you are: Have a background within urgent care/ crisis/ liaison service(s) Flexibility with working patterns to include some weekend and evening work is essential. This does bring with it increased rates of pay for unsocial hours as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines.
Mental Health Practitioner - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives?Would you like to begin in a school-based role with the opportunity to move into a permanent position ? We are working in partnership with all-through schools in Corby who are seeking a committed Mental Health Practitioner to join their teams from J…
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role. The role will be based in Newtown in north Powys and the successful candidate will be expected to offer face to face assessment and intervention clinics from one or more of our LPMHSS clinical bases across Powys. Workforce wellbeing is a priority for the service and for the health board more broadly and we are keen to support clinicians continued professional development. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This position is an exciting innovative post that will provide mental health support to Primary Care Networks in Liverpool. You will primarily work in primary care but also work across the interface between Primary Care and Mental Health Services to provide advice, support and assessment to the Local Primary Care Teams, Service Users and Carers. The role aims to improve the experience for our patients with mental health needs who would otherwise have seen a GP and the post holder will see new presentations of primary care mental health problems. Please note, the job description notes the post as Mid Mersey / Knowsley, however the current post is for the Liverpool area. The focus will be providing continuous assessment and treatment to people with mental health difficulties within the GP surgery's. Future ambition is this will include recovery co-ordination and care management functions. Experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic psychological interventions will be advantageous. As more posts become available with additional funding then the posts will also include the provision of treatment, education and problem-solving approaches. The post holder will be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team, a main component being liaison with statutory and non-statutory organisations. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Clinical To provide a safe and effective day to day operation of the service, including the handling of clinical enquiries. The role holder may be required to undertake telephone triage screening assessments in order to assess the level of risk/priority with that patient, so they can be treated, signposted, or referred on to agencies as appropriate. To undertake assessments of individual client’s difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a ‘partnership approach’, engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments, monitoring mental health medication, taking into consideration interactions with physical needs. To maintain an individual case load providing short term interventions and support, under the guidance of the GP and ensure that the caseload is well managed, and care and treatment is provided in line with practice standards. Provide and receive information, some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers and actively support as appropriate. To collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities). Facilitate ‘sign posting’ to other appropriate services and occasionally undertake very short-term interventions for clients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties To evaluate outcomes and maintain accurate clinical data. Have an awareness of your own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience and ensure that you practice within this and seek support as required. To understand and process Quality Outcome Framework data. Undertake joint assessment work (as required) with PCN colleagues. Offer advice to or obtain advice for the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going Service User care management. Ensure systems/ pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services. Regularly be involved in quality improvement activity/audit/significant event review and clinical meetings. Clinical Partnership Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN/ secondary mental health care system. Develop links and foster a culture of ‘partnership’ between Primary Care Teams and Mental Health Services. Facilitate joint work with PCN, Secondary Care providers and Voluntary Sector (VCSO) to increase range of services / interventions available to the communities. Attend PCN meetings and work with PCN members to develop and implement joint governance and clinical forums. MANAGERIAL Effective Planning: Effective personal planning and organisation of daily workload. Flexible working and self-management of working time effectively and accordingly to service demands. Communication: Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment and ensure the patients /carers have a voice about the services they will receive and how these are developed. This may include engagement of advocacy services. Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Provide high standards of written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills to impart sensitive information to patients that is clear to patients and in line with professional documentation standards. Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders. Adopt a ‘coaching style’ of communication to empower patients to take responsibility. Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Delivering a quality service: Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills, and resources available to them in furtherance of the Practices’ philosophy of pursuing quality in all of its services. Produce timely, accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice. Collaborate on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team as appropriate, providing feedback. Management of risk: Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all. Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.
Are you a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner? Have you (or are you about to) complete your EMHP training? Then Leeds is the place for you ! This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MHST) based in the City of Leeds. We currently have various EMHP posts available across the city due to lots of internal promotions as our service grows You will be employed as a Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner, working with colleagues across the city of Leeds,…
JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Job Title: Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner Location: Wandsworth, UK Salary: £39,266 £45,763 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join the Childrens Specialist Services Team in the vibrant borough of Wandsworth. This full-time opportunity offers a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children in need and their famili…
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Mental Health Practitioner - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives? Would you like to begin in a school-based role with the opportunity to move into a permanent position? We are working in partnership with all-through schools in Corby who are seeking a committed Mental Health Practitioner to join their teams from J…
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The Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS) in Powys is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and professional Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our clinical team. This is a key role in delivering the five core functions of LPMHSS supporting people experiencing mild-moderate and severe stable mental health difficulties through:o The provision of comprehensive assessment of mental health and wellbeing.o The delivery of brief, outcome-focused and evidence-based psychosocial interventions.o The provision of guidance, advice and signposting to service users and carers.o The provision of guidance and advice to primary care providers.o Referral onto secondary services where appropriate which might improve or prevent a deterioration in the individuals mental health. o This post is integrated into a multidisciplinary team comprising Mental Health Nurses, Accredited Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychological Therapists to deliver high quality, timely, safe, person-centred, equitable, holistic and effective and psychosocial assessments and interventions. The service is seeking a professional with additional training and experience in evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Therapy (incl. EMDR and Trauma focused CBT), and Brief Solution Focused Therapy and/or with an interest and commitment to undertake further training in psychological approaches. Main duties of the job Enhance the psychological care of clients within the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service, providing Part 1 mental health assessments, formulation, and evidence-based interventions to people experiencing mild-moderate and severe enduring and stable mental health issues. Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, brief psychological interventions and provide consultation to primarycare and other professionals across health and social care. Working collaboratively, support individuals with mild to moderate and stable severe mental health needs, promoting recovery and facilitating access to appropriate care pathways. Assist in clinically related administration, such as supporting LPMHSS screening and allocation processes, and contributing to the development and implementation of audits/service evaluations/research projects, teaching and project work. About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role. The role will be based in Newtown in north Powys and the successful candidate will be expected to offer face to face assessment and intervention clinics from one or more of our LPMHSS clinical bases across Powys. Workforce wellbeing is a priority for the service and for the health board more broadly and we are keen to support clinicians continued professional development. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential • Professional qualification, obtained in Health or Social Care that led to professional registration held with NMC, HCPC, or Social Care Wales (as defined to be able to undertake assessments under Part 1 Mental Health Measure) • Evidence of postgraduate training in at least one psychological model/approach/intervention such as CBT, ACT, or Solution-Focused Therapy • Knowledge of/training in psychological formulation, intervention planning, and delivering brief evidence-based psychological interventions • Knowledge and understanding of Local Primary Mental Health Support Service • Training in risk assessment and risk management Desirable • Evidence of postgraduate training in cognitive behavioural therapy • WARRN training • Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Legislation in Wales Experience Essential • Conducting Part 1 Mental Health Assessments • Extensive post qualification working within a community setting such as primary mental health / secondary mental health services / IAPT / Talking Therapies / psychology and psychological therapy service • Providing evidence-based and recovery-focused psychological support / interventions for common mental health issues Desirable • Experience of developing and delivering group based clinical interventions • Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for common mental health disorders • Experience of supervision or teaching within a healthcare context Skills and Aptitude Essential • Ability to reflect on own practice and to use learned knowledge to change and adapt • Able to make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately • Ability to recognise limits to professional competence and to seek advice, consultation and supervision, where appropriate • Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills • Ability to de-escalate/calm situations when faced with verbal and/or physical aggression • Professional attitude to work and team members • Ability to adhere to service and Health Board policies and protocols • Ability to maintain effective working relationships • Highest level of integrity • Commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice Other Essential • Ability to work reliably and consistently independently • Good interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tolerance, and enthusiasm • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams • IT literate with keyboard skills Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address The Park Newtown SY16 2NZ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 070-NMR143-1025-B
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full timeFirst Contact Mental Health Practitioner, to work within primary care within the Scarborough Core Primary Care Network (SCORE PCN). After the successful introduction of our initial first contact mental health practitioner's, we aspire to expand the service with a further innovative offer. This role is fundamental to the development of inclusive & integrated mental health services. Main duties of the job SCORE PCN, together with TEWV NHS Foundation Trust, are working together to transform local community mental health services. By working co-operatively, we will be able to provide meaningful support for people with mental health difficulties, in a way that meets their needs closer to their communities and their homes. The postholder joins the existing adult first contact mental health practitioners and will work in partnership with practice colleagues to continue to build the new service within SCORE PCN. The PCN's ambition is to improve access to emotional and mental health support for everyone. As a valued team member, you will develop close working relationships with all our friendly Clinical staff, including our existing Mental Health Practitioners. Your role will involve offering specialist mental health advice and providing expert clinical care for people with a range of mental health needs, ensuring that those with complex mental illness do not fall between gaps in services. You will also contribute to safe and effective transitions in care between services, where appropriate. You will improve access by being a 'first contact mental health worker', undertaking triage, assessments, brief interventions, and reviews, with clinical supervision provided by a B7 Mental Health Practitioner. You will contribute networking and navigation expertise, enabling access to a range of appropriate mental health support across the community system. About us You will work across SCORE's associated GP Practices: Brook Square Surgery, Castle Health Centre, Haxby Group Scarborough & Eastfield Medical Centre. SCORE PCN looks after the needs of over 51,000 people within central Scarborough and the Eastfield area. Scarborough is a historic seaside town on the stunning Yorkshire Coast with a vibrant culture. Scarborough is near to the Yorkshire Moors & Wolds, and within easy reach of York, which has excellent road and rail links. The Practices work together based on a firm foundation of people, passion, innovation. SCORE puts people at the heart of everything they do, striving to work innovatively to create solutions that add value, optimise health, and improve experience & quality of life. The PCN has a registered population that experiences high deprivation and challenges associated with social determinants of health - we would welcome enthusiastic innovators with a strong desire to work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for local people and communities, and with the motivation and flexibility to help develop our services as the team evolves to meet the changing needs of the population. The successful candidate will be well-supported and guided by the PCN and the clinical team lead. You will be supported to work autonomously, having day to day responsibility for your clinics and workload. Primary Care experience is not essential however, a good understanding of how Primary Care works would be beneficial. Job description Job responsibilities This is a new, exciting and innovative post to support the needs of the local population living with mental health difficulties. The role holder will fulfil a first contact specialist mental health role within GP Practices across the Primary Care Network (PCN), seeing patients who would otherwise have traditionally seen a GP. Within the primary care setting, the role holder will work in a collaborative and multi-agency way. This will contribute to the safe and effective day to day operation of the PCN and the efficient and timely management of clinical enquiries and decision-making. The post will sit within the GP Practices and will facilitate the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services to provide specialist advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and solution-focused approaches to the local Primary Care Teams, for patients and carers. The role will offer expertise in networking and navigation to promote ease of access to a range of specialist mental health support services. This ensures that each person, once assessed, receives the best possible care in the right place at the right time and by the right supporting service. The post holder will be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. They will be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking initial assessment with signposting to appropriate services, or providing time-limited psycho-social therapeutic interventions directly, in e.g. GP surgeries, patients homes and other primary care settings. This will include providing clinical advice to GPs such as specialist opinion. The post holder will manage their daily clinics and act as a specialist advisor to GPs, fulfilling a pathway management function and providing short term interventions and support, in collaboration with GPs and other practice based mental health workers. You will support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN and the wider mental health care system. You will offer advice to, or obtain advice for, the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going patient care management. You will develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and Mental Health Services, promoting clear communication and access to specialist knowledge and advice. This will include the facilitation of joint working with PCN, Secondary Care providers, and Voluntary Care Sector to increase the range of services/interventions available to the communities served. You will provide clinical advice, consultation, and support to other care providers within primary, secondary, voluntary and statutory services as required. You will collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to patients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities). The role includes facilitating sign posting to other appropriate services and undertaking very short-term interventions for patients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties (average length of time expected to be 6 weeks). Working alongside the PCN staff which could include a care coordination team and a social prescribing link worker. You will work closely with the Primary Care Network, GPs and Social Prescribers/other practice-based mental health workers within the locality regarding the mental health needs of the practice population. In line with the principles for community transformation, you will ensure systems/pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work. • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. • Certificate in mentorship, teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. • If appropriate to professional registration, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) for students or must be achieved within agreed timescale. • Clinical Supervisor. • Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable • If appropriate to professional registration, NMP (or willing to obtain) • Leadership or management qualification • Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential • Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting. • 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework • Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. • Providing clinical supervision • Mentoring students on practice placement experience • Working in a multi-disciplinary team • Experience and involvement with quality improvement activities Desirable • Experience working in primary care. • Experience working in a multiagency setting. • Leadership or management experience Knowledge Essential • Demonstrable knowledge to post- graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field. • Knowledge of Stepped Care model. • Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). • Care Programme Approach and its application in practice. • Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice. • Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. • Clinical Governance and its application in practice • Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering psycho- social interventions and approaches • Contemporaneous knowledge of recent health and social care policy and guidance on implications for practice Skills Essential • Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. • Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional responsibilities. • Work effectively across complex organisations, pathways and services. • Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. • Write reports. • Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. • Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale). Personal Attributes Essential • Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours. • Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers. • Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances. • Able to work flexibly and co- operatively as part of a team. • Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently. • Committed to continual quality and service improvement • Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. • Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. • Committed to promoting a positive image of the service. Other Requirements Essential • Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. • This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Baring Service check. Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Haxby Group Scarborough Lawrence House, 1 Belgrave Cres Scarborough YO11 1UB Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 346-NYA-004-26-A
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Join Our Team as a Mental Health PractitionerLocation: Stewart Garden’s, Dawlish, Devon. Devon Enhanced Community Recovery Service (ECRS)We provide specialist, CQC-registered supported accommodation for adults with complex mental health needs. Our focus is on recovery, building independence, and helping people move towards their future goals. Are you an experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a dedicated individual to join our integrated team at Stewa…
Mental Health Practitioner - Canterbury Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people? A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. Key Responsibilites: Mental Health Practitoner As a Mental Health Practitioner, you'll work closely with students, staff, and families to pr…
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Job Summary 37.5 hours per week Are you looking for a new and rewarding progressive career in Children and Young people's Mental Health Services? We're excited to offer a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Assessment & Primary Intervention Team (APIT) within Barnsley CAMHS. APIT is a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services to children & families. We provide timely assessments and tailored interventions to support e…
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner Location: Gloucestershire Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance) Job Description: Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career. Whether you are wanting to …
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner Location: Essex Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance) Job Description: Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career. Whether you are wanting to achieve CI…
Mental Health Practitioner Salary: £38, 907, depending on experience Permanent: Full Time/ 40 Hours Location: To work across the North West Region (Manchester, Lancashire, Warrington areas) Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in residentials and CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked After Children’s services and being familiar with consultation model as service delivery. Job Role We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to embed a trauma-informed approach, working across our complex care community residential services, with young people displaying social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. If you’ve got excellent assessment skills and strong therapeutic consultation experiences gained in a Residential setting or working with Looked After Children, we can offer you a rewarding role with a difference. Our teams are fully committed to Cambian’s vision. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. This is no ordinary role. The pace is fast. There’s lots of variety. You shall be spending most of your time out in the field and you’ll need to be able to provide a therapeutic service to young people placed within community residential settings. You will be providing specialist assessments of children and young peoples needs, including formulating and implementing plans of therapeutic intervention/management of our children and young people’s presentations to embed a trauma-informed approaches and psychological understanding the difficulties within the current evidence-based practice. This role will ensure our young people receive timely support to in both the school and home setting to help support them with the trauma they have experienced and to enable them to make safe, confident and independent decisions in the future. Offering lots of autonomy, your role will involve assessing and identifying the needs to our young people and staff by meeting them through consultation/training and reflective practice. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile Registered with the relevant professional organisation (HCPC, NMC, BACP) A higher-level qualification in a relevant subject such as counselling, therapeutic support, psychotherapy, Social Worker or Nursing. Experience of working with vulnerable young people in a therapeutic or counselling setting. Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills Have excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to plan and implement therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches. Experience of using a consultation model/approaches. Understand the importance of reflective practice. An understanding of social, emotional and mental health difficulties. An understanding of the complex and multiple needs of vulnerable young people in both the school and home environment. The ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful and difficult situations. Ability to assess and mitigate risk of young people. Ability to work autonomously and make decisions and to work as part of a team. Ability to establish and maintain clear boundaries in respect of personal and professional responsibility. Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and able to maintain records throughout all services. Passionate about working with vulnerable at-risk young people. Non-judgemental empathetic attitude. A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the role. Full clean driving licence. This post may involve travelling throughout the county. Beneficial Previous experience in working with Looked After Children (LAC) is advantageous Completion of trauma informed practitioner diploma CAMHS experience An interest in the ongoing development of The Cambian Group. In return we offer: Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Meetings and peer support Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives You will also learn from some of the most dedicated an
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and contributing to the formulation of the child and family's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the child and family's negotiated goals and relevant evidence-based interventions. The post holder, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, will provide / mental health evidenced based interventions to support the child and family to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the child and family throughout their care They will also be expected to work flexibly within the Team to support a crisis, brief intervention and intensive support function. Dependent on skill and service need they will need to be available to external professionals and carers to offer advice, signposting and guidance (especially in relation to urgency and risk) associated with children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. Postholder will provide assessments and interventions for CYP as part of the MDT for those experiencing severe to moderate mental health conditions. Main duties of the job • The assessment of need and delivery of safe and effective interventions for CYP and families in their communities and in places of safety, working to avoid hospital admission and manage complex risks, in accordance with recognised clinical guidance. • Co-ordinating the care of the CYP on caseload • Working as part of the MDT and in an integrated way with wider teams and services to meet the needs of the CYP & Families • Offering advice, support and supervision to other healthcare professionals About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by • Supporting your career development and progression. • Excellent NHS Pension scheme • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave • Options for flexible working • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resource. • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people Job description Job responsibilities Please note that you are required to hold a valid NMC registrationorHCPC or Social Work England registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. As part of this role, you will be required to travel across wide geographical area and have access to a car, with valid driving licence and business insurance. Please view our video to gain in insight into our team. https://vimeo.com/923392288/c77350d796?share=copy For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential • First level (Degree or higher diploma) professional Nursing / AHP / Social Work / Therapy qualification in mental health, Social Work, Nursing AHP or equivalent with demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional development • Conforms to Professional governing body requirements Desirable • Recognised appropriate qualification in mentoring/assessing/supporting students in placement • Professional specific additional qualification i.e non-medical prescriber (NMP), Sensory Integration , Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) • Psychological intervention/Professional Qualification including, Motivational Interviewing techniques CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Solution focussed interventions, Positive Behaviour Support Planning, Experience Essential • Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental health needs in the community setting Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs • Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing care for those with mental health or neurodevelopmental needs • Experience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworks • Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations. • Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting Desirable • Experience of working in a crisis/intensive support model • Experience in CAMHS although the lack of explicit CAMHS experience is not an excluding factor • Experience of working with people who may have neurodevelopmental needs such as Autism, ADHD or Learning Disability Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential • Knowledge of Child Social Care and Mental Health legislation and safeguarding, relevant NICE guidance and professional Code of Conduct • Understanding of the principles of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act • Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for CYP • Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for people with mental health related difficulties, utilising recognised models of care • Ability to complete and interpret Clinical Outcome measures such as CORC • Skilled in interventions to engage those who may otherwise not access services when in need Knowledge of Children's Act, Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS • Ability to support and supervise the performance, practice of less experienced and support level staff as appropriate, • Ability to work flexibly (as part of a rota) to meet the extended remit of the service (8am - 10pm, 365 days a year • Proven ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team • Skills and knowledge to determine when and how to mobilise appropriate professionals in the event a health, mental health or social emergency • Skilled in the assessment and formulation of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plans • Supervisory skills and knowledge to be able to provide clinical supervision Desirable • Understanding of psychological formulation • Skilled in utilising recognised profession specific assessments Personal Attributes Essential • Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others • Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour • Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively • Passion for working with C& YP experiencing mental health difficulties • Ability to move between trusts sites Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Block 6, St Michael's Court Trent Valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 301-VA-26-7716632
This position is an exciting innovative post that will provide mental health support to Primary Care Networks in Liverpool. You will primarily work in primary care but also work across the interface between Primary Care and Mental Health Services to provide advice, support and assessment to the Local Primary Care Teams, Service Users and Carers. The role aims to improve the experience for our patients with mental health needs who would otherwise have seen a GP and the post holder will see new presentations of primary care mental health problems. Please note, the job description notes the post as Mid Mersey / Knowsley, however the current post is for the Liverpool area. The focus will be providing continuous assessment and treatment to people with mental health difficulties within the GP surgery's. Future ambition is this will include recovery co-ordination and care management functions. Experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic psychological interventions will be advantageous. As more posts become available with additional funding then the posts will also include the provision of treatment, education and problem-solving approaches. The post holder will be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team, a main component being liaison with statutory and non-statutory organisations. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Clinical To provide a safe and effective day to day operation of the service, including the handling of clinical enquiries. The role holder may be required to undertake telephone triage screening assessments in order to assess the level of risk/priority with that patient, so they can be treated, signposted, or referred on to agencies as appropriate. To undertake assessments of individual client’s difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a ‘partnership approach’, engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments, monitoring mental health medication, taking into consideration interactions with physical needs. To maintain an individual case load providing short term interventions and support, under the guidance of the GP and ensure that the caseload is well managed, and care and treatment is provided in line with practice standards. Provide and receive information, some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers and actively support as appropriate. To collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities). Facilitate ‘sign posting’ to other appropriate services and occasionally undertake very short-term interventions for clients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties To evaluate outcomes and maintain accurate clinical data. Have an awareness of your own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience and ensure that you practice within this and seek support as required. To understand and process Quality Outcome Framework data. Undertake joint assessment work (as required) with PCN colleagues. Offer advice to or obtain advice for the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going Service User care management. Ensure systems/ pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services. Regularly be involved in quality improvement activity/audit/significant event review and clinical meetings. Clinical Partnership Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN/ secondary mental health care system. Develop links and foster a culture of ‘partnership’ between Primary Care Teams and Mental Health Services. Facilitate joint work with PCN, Secondary Care providers and Voluntary Sector (VCSO) to increase range of services / interventions available to the communities. Attend PCN meetings and work with PCN members to develop and implement joint governance and clinical forums. MANAGERIAL Effective Planning: Effective personal planning and organisation of daily workload. Flexible working and self-management of working time effectively and accordingly to service demands. Communication: Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment and ensure the patients /carers have a voice about the services they will receive and how these are developed. This may include engagement of advocacy services. Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Provide high standards of written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills to impart sensitive information to patients that is clear to patients and in line with professional documentation standards. Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders. Adopt a ‘coaching style’ of communication to empower patients to take responsibility. Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Delivering a quality service: Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills, and resources available to them in furtherance of the Practices’ philosophy of pursuing quality in all of its services. Produce timely, accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice. Collaborate on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team as appropriate, providing feedback. Management of risk: Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all. Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.
