1328 - Mental Health Practitioner

Barnsley Hospital; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Barnsley Hospital for a motivated professional to join the Occupational Health and Wellbeing service. The role involves promoting mental health, advising on issues like stress and anxiety, and working within a multidisciplinary team to achieve health objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary shared care.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Occupational Health advice.
• Promote Occupational Health and Wellbeing within the Trust.
• Develop policies to minimize health and safety risks.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Interpersonal skills

Policy development

Mental health assessment

Data gathering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated Professional to join our SEQOHS-accredited Occupational Health and Wellbeing service based at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The role will primarily be based at our service on The Rotherham Hospital NHS Foundation Trust site and will involve promoting positive mental health in the workplace, advising managers on mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals to ensure key mental, occupational health, and wellbeing objectives are achieved.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is responsible for assisting managers in delivering the Trust's objectives, particularly:

1. Delivering specialist OH advice within the Trust and to external client groups as per agreed contracts and Service Level Agreements.
2. Promoting Occupational Health and Wellbeing within the Trust and maintaining good relationships with all client groups related to this post.
3. Responding to professional developments in Occupational, Mental Health, and Wellbeing Practice, as well as Health and Safety Legislation.
4. Developing policies to communicate legal requirements effectively and minimize health and safety risks.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust, achieving a 'Good' rating in the recent CQC assessment and making significant progress in strategic objectives. We are proud of our staff's commitment to a sustainable future and are dedicated to equality and fair treatment for all applicants.

The cost of DBS checks for Band 6 and above roles will be deducted from the salary of successful candidates.

Certificates of Sponsorship

If sponsorship is required under the skilled worker or health & care visa routes, please check eligibility via the provided link. Note: from April 9th, 2025, entry roles at Band 2 and 3 will no longer be eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Supporting Documents

Refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and related documentation.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Describe what Equality & Diversity mean to you and their importance in around 100 words.
• Explain how you have helped improve a department's service in around 100 words.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Must have clinical supervision or undertake reflective practice; organize supervision accordingly.
• Experience in multidisciplinary shared care.
• Experience in screening clients for therapeutic support referral.
• Ability to assess mental health needs of service users.
• Knowledge of care approaches, Mental Health Act 1983, and related frameworks.
• Experience in data gathering and reporting.
• Good interpersonal skills to build rapport.
• Experience in policy development.
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.

Experience

• Evidence-based practice.
• Community experience.
• Short-term therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of drugs and alcohol.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of occupational health and current issues.
• Understanding of NHS occupational health risk factors.
• Knowledge of managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

Personal Attributes

• Responsibility for personal and professional development, including clinical supervision.
• Person-centered approach.
• Ability to work professionally within a multidisciplinary team.
• Capability to work individually with clients and in groups.
• Willingness to undertake further study.
• First-line management training.
• Knowledge of CBT approaches.
• Counselling training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.