Band 6 – Mental Health Practitioner – Manchester

Pulsejobs.com; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner for a locum position in Manchester, Greater Manchester. This role involves conducting mental health assessments, formulating care plans, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must have full HCPC registration and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration required.
• Proven experience in relevant mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and formulate care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress regularly and adjust care plans.
• Contribute to risk assessments and management strategies.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Individualised care planning

Risk assessment

Clinical expertise

Compassionate approach

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title:Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner
Band:Band 6
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Working Hours:37.5 hours
Rate:Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our NHS client’s team in Manchester, Greater Manchester. This locum position offers an immediate start for a short-term contract, providing a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional to bring their expertise to a supportive and collaborative environment.

What will your responsibilities be?

As the successful candidate, your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive mental health assessments. You will evaluate patients to understand their mental health challenges, considering their personal history and symptoms. Based on these assessments, you will formulate individualised care plans tailored to each person’s needs and goals. You will be responsible for regularly monitoring and evaluating the progress of individuals and adjusting care plans as needed to optimise care. Additionally, you will contribute to risk assessments and management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in your care. This role requires both clinical expertise and a compassionate approach.

You will maintain and coordinate timely and appropriate interventions through holistic assessment for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA, and in line with the acute care pathway as outlined within the CMHT operational procedure.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• You must have a full HCPC registration
• Proven experience in the relevant field

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. 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*.

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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.

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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.

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