Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner – Preston

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner for a locum role in Preston, Lancashire. This position requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker who can effectively assess and manage risks, ensuring safety and quality care. Successful candidates will benefit from competitive rates and comprehensive support.

Benefits

First class support and advice from experienced consultants

Access to electronic timesheet processing app

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Access to high-quality CPD training events

Different payment methods available

Qualifications

• Registration on relevant professional membership board.
• Experience with a wide range of mental health presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing, accurate assessments of risks posed by service users.
• Manage risks effectively in challenging environments.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Band: 6
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Working Hours: 37.5

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join our esteemed client’s inpatient team in Preston, Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Occupational Therapist or Social Worker to contribute to the delivery of high-quality mental health services for adults within our client’s team to case manage and support with assessments and risk reviews. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start from immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates.

What will your responsibilities be?

You will conduct ongoing, accurate assessments of the risks that service users pose to themselves or others and effectively communicate these risks to all involved in their care, including those outside of mental health services when appropriate. You will manage these risks effectively, especially in settings where there may be no other mental health professional support, ensuring the safety of both the service users and yourself. Your expertise will be crucial in handling unpredictable user groups and maintaining a safe environment.

Benefits:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training event
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration on relevant professional membership board.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
• Experience with a wide range of mental health presentations.
• Can work well independently and as part of the team.

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. 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*.

Why work with Pulse?

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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.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

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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