Be the Difference: Community Mental Health Practitioner – Brent

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust's Brent Community Mental Health Team is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to support adults in Brent experiencing mental health crises, with duties across assessment and care planning. The role operates 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, and involves participation in team duty and MDT activities.

You will work to deliver NICE concordant care, develop links with GP practices, supervise students, and uphold CNWL policies within professional frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking initial and comprehensive assessment of health and social care needs alone or with colleagues and feedback to Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Provide supervision to an identified group of staff and students on placement with the team.
• Carry out MDT activities including being on duty and clinic rota as appropriate and within sphere of profession
• Develop and maintain effective communication strategies between Mental Health Services and General Practice Teams to improve care pathways.
• The post holder will be required to work within CNWL policies and procedures, professional and legal framework upholding the values and ethos of the organisation.
• To have a clear understanding and practice within framework of one’s Code of Professional Conduct, Adult and Child protection protocols, Mental Health and Capacity Acts
• To provide regular ongoing contact with GP Practices as part of the post holder’s link worker role, this includes developing an improved understanding of the role and function of the CMHT.

Job description

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust's Brent Community Mental Health Team is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to support adults in Brent experiencing mental health crises, with duties across assessment and care planning. The role operates 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, and involves participation in team duty and MDT activities.

You will work to deliver NICE concordant care, develop links with GP practices, supervise students, and uphold CNWL policies within professional frameworks.