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Mental Health Community Practitioner (Development Role)Join to apply for theMental Health Community Practitioner (Development Role)role atHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Mental Health Community Practitioner (Development Role)1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theMental Health Community Practitioner (Development Role)role atHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Job Summary37.5 hours during Monday to FridayBand 5- Band 6Are you newly qualified and looking to deliver mental health care to your local community? Worcester City NMHT are seeking to recruit a community Mental Health Practioner to deliver outstanding care to the community. If you are passionate about delivering evidenced based interventions in the community, a career with us may be just what youre looking for.We have a full-time developmental band 5-6 Mental Health Practioner opportunity, which is an exciting position for a Community Mental Health nurse, however we would also welcome and consider part time applicants. This development role in underpinned by a supportive competency-based framework to help build both your experience and competence in becoming a band 6 practitioner. We welcome newly qualified band 5 MHP, or a nurse with inpatient experience who would like to develop their expertise in a community mental health setting.If you are passionate, self-motivated, and looking to be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Service Team in Worcester then we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from youMain duties of the jobWill work as a key member and resource of the MDT core team.This post will offer a challenging and exciting opportunity to gain experience of working across South Community Mental Health Service, developing relationships with Primary Care, partner agencies and wider mental health services.You will have the opportunity to design and deliver evidence-based recovery focused mental health interventions and groups. Knowledge of delivery psychoeducation within a group environment and 1:1 would be an advantage.You will have experience of working with this user group in community settings. You will have a registered qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work.You will hold a blended caseload of common mental health disorders and severe mental illness patients.The ability to work flexibly as the need of the service demands is essential.Attend weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need.Support and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the servicesAbout UsAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.Date posted04 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part timeContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9798-1310Job locationsStuddert Kennedy HouseSpring GardensWorcesterWR1 2AEJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesAct as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.Work across all clinically appropriate patients, 17-years-old and over, to deliver evidence-based interventions.Under the direction of Service Lead and as part of the Community Mental Health Service, provide prompt local assessment, triage, risk assessment, risk management, signposting, onward referral and evidence-based interventions for people presenting with mental health problems.Represent the team on specific projects and working groups as required.For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.ResponsibilitiesJob description Job responsibilitiesAct as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.Work across all clinically appropriate patients, 17-years-old and over, to deliver evidence-based interventions.Under the direction of Service Lead and as part of the Community Mental Health Service, provide prompt local assessment, triage, risk assessment, risk management, signposting, onward referral and evidence-based interventions for people presenting with mental health problems.Represent the team on specific projects and working groups as required.For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationAdditional Criteria EssentialAble to meet the travel requirements of the postExperience EssentialAssessment and management of clinical risk Working within a multi-disciplinary teamKnowledge EssentialKnowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislationSkills & Abilities EssentialA positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Delivery of evidence based interventions in mental healthQualifications EssentialRelevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g., in nursing (RMN), social work (BSc/Dip SW), Occupational Therapy (BSc OT) Current professional registration I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.Person Specification Additional Criteria EssentialAble to meet the travel requirements of the postExperience EssentialAssessment and management of clinical risk Working within a multi-disciplinary teamKnowledge EssentialKnowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislationSkills & Abilities EssentialA positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Delivery of evidence based interventions in mental healthQualifications EssentialRelevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g., in nursing (RMN), social work (BSc/Dip SW), Occupational Therapy (BSc OT) Current professional registration I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressStuddert Kennedy HouseSpring GardensWorcesterWR1 2AEEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust by 2x Get notified about new Mental Health Practitioner jobs inWorcester, England, United Kingdom . 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