Assistant Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health service is seeking dedicated Assistant Practitioners to join a multidisciplinary team in South Angus. This role offers the chance to work closely with service users, providing essential support and care that helps maintain wellness within the community. With a focus on person-centred approaches, successful candidates will engage in collaborative efforts to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate post-discharge care planning. The positions offer opportunities for professional development and are rooted in values of dignity, respect, and teamwork, making it a fulfilling role for those passionate about mental health care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction

Ongoing Clinical Supervision

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Dedicated to improving health outcomes for service users.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service users and families to provide support.
• Provide care and treatment for various mental health needs.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Patient Care

Collaboration

Care Planning

Education

Relevant Health Qualification

Job description

Assistant Practitioner - Band 4 (£29,116 - £31,670)

Location: South Angus – Bruce House

Number of Posts: 2 Full-time, permanent positions

Introduction

We have exciting opportunities within the South Angus Community Mental Health Team and are seeking two Assistant Practitioners. Join us to work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, supporting service users to maintain wellness within the community.

Job Details

• Based at Bruce House, Arbroath
• One post focuses on collaboration with service users and families to provide support as an alternative to hospital admission, including attendance at General Adult Psychiatry wards at Carseview Hospital and post-discharge care planning.
• The other post involves providing care and treatment to service users with various mental health needs in South Angus.
• Both roles require weekend work on a rotational basis as part of the CMHT Enhanced Weekend Service.

About the Service

These positions are part of the Integrated Community Mental Health Service, within the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have broad experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties and be dedicated to improving health outcomes.

Support and Development

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive induction, ongoing clinical and managerial supervision, and opportunities for professional development through various training programs.

Our Values

NHS Tayside is a Values-Based Organisation committed to the NHS Scotland values:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honesty, and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion