Band 7 Senior Practitioner - BNSSG Integrated Access Partnership

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider in England is seeking a Senior Practitioner to provide high-quality triage and assessment for individuals in crisis. You will join a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated mental and physical health services. This role involves leadership, supervision, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with potential relocation support offered.

Benefits

Up to £8,000 relocation expenses

Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience in mental health.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health triage and assessment.
• Offer clinical support to emergency service professionals.
• Coordinate integrated responses for mental and physical health.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Mental health triage

Assessment skills

Care coordination

Team leadership

Job description

Job overview

Imagine a role where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to make a real difference. As a Senior Practitioner with the Mental Health Integrated Access Partnership (IAP), you'll be at the heart of an innovative, multi-agency approach to mental health crisis care. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to pioneer the future of emergency mental health services.

Our award-winning, nationally-recognized initiative brings together BrisDoc Healthcare Services, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Foundation Trust, and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to provide an integrated front door service for people in mental health crisis across both 999 and 111.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our dynamic IAP team. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality mental health triage, assessment, and care coordination across various settings. You will play a crucial part in our multidisciplinary team, working to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate care that addresses both their mental and physical health needs.

This rotational post offers diverse experiences across multiple bases. You'll be at the heart of our efforts to reduce inappropriate A&E attendances, decrease S136 detentions, and improve outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Main duties of the job

You would be primarily working clinically in the role demonstrating senior practice and leading by example. You will also supervise staff and support the team managers in working towards shared objectives.

· Provide specialist mental health triage and assessment across various settings.

· Offer clinical support and advice to emergency service professionals.

· Coordinate seamless, integrated responses addressing both mental and physical health needs.

· Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

· Supervise and support team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

· Contribute to our 24/7 service delivery, including shift work covering days, nights, and weekends.

If you are considering relocating to the region, we can offer up to £8,000 relocation expenses (subject to terms and conditions).