Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner - Flexible Shifts

NHS Professionals; Worcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card – NHS Discount

First choice of shifts

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Professionals is recruiting for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner in Worcester at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Trust. The role involves assessments, care planning, and coordinating support for individuals with complex needs, within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a degree in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, plus community mental health experience. Full driving license and vehicle access are needed.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• Experience of care work within a community mental health setting.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments under the supervision of senior clinicians.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans.
• Deliver brief evidence-based interventions appropriate to the individual's needs and within the scope of professional competence.
• Monitor service users' progress and evaluate outcomes of interventions.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, escalating concerns appropriately in line with Trust policies.
• Support individuals experiencing emotional distress, promoting recovery and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with carers, families and partner agencies to support recovery-focused care.
• Contribute to crisis prevention through proactive assessment and intervention.
• Refer and signpost individuals to specialist services, community resources and voluntary sector organisations as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work

Job description

NHS Professionals is recruiting for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner in Worcester at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Trust. The role involves assessments, care planning, and coordinating support for individuals with complex needs, within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a degree in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, plus community mental health experience. Full driving license and vehicle access are needed.