Community Mental Health Practitioner

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking a Band 5 Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their Community Mental Health Team. This full-time role involves managing a caseload, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and some flexibility in working hours. A qualified Nurse with a commitment to community mental health services is essential. Competitive salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum. Flexible working conditions supported.

Qualifications

• Qualifications as a registered Nurse.
• Experience in community mental health services is advantageous.
• Motivated individual seeking a career within mental health.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload within the CMHT.
• Participate in the team's duty rota and provide flexibility.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in community mental health

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Qualified Nurse

Tools

PARIS training

Job description

Overview

Pennine Care NHS FT is seeking a Band 5 Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the HMR Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based at Sudden Resource Centre, Rochdale, working with adults aged 18 years and over. The closing date is 03 October 2025.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team as a Care Coordinator. You will work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team and be supported to develop your skills within a Community Mental Health Team setting.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Care Coordination function of Sudden Resource Centre Rochdale; may work across any function of the three HMR CMHTs as required by service requirements.
• Maintain a defined caseload and participate in the team's duty rota.
• Full-time post with core hours Monday to Friday 08:45-16:45; some flexibility required for duty service coverage.
• PARIS training would be an advantage; training will be provided if required.
• Work as part of a very experienced team and pursue or develop a career in community mental health.

Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 311-R375-25-A
• Job locations: East CMHT, Silk Street, Rochdale, OL11 3EU

About us

We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to pursue a career within community mental health services. If you demonstrate the trust values, are committed to supporting the Trust’s four big ambitions and addressing inequalities, we welcome your application.

Employer details

Pennine Care NHS FT

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager Sharon Whitworth at [e-mail] or 01706 676600