Community Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse/OT/SW)

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Telford is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to manage complex patient caseloads within a supportive multidisciplinary team. This role requires a registered qualification in mental health nursing or related fields and experience in delivering therapeutic interventions. The position offers opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered qualification in mental health nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.
• Post-qualification and training relevant to complex mental health needs.
• Experience in therapeutic interventions for dementia patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload, including assessment and care planning.
• Participate in setting quality standards and auditing practice.
• Administer medication in compliance with NMC guidance.
• Deliver agreed plans of care and interventions.

Skills

Compassionate

Skilled

Motivated

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Qualification in CMHN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy

Psychological interventions qualification

Tools

DBT

CBT

EMDR

MBT

Job description

Overview

Community Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse/OT/SW)

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Are you a Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker who wants to make a difference to community mental health teams in Telford?

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin locality.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to older adults experiencing functional and/or organic mental health needs. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence, and quality of life.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with internal and external agencies, you will;

• Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers
• Triage and assess referrals received by the service in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Co-ordinate the work of the Team

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance (if from nursing background)
• Assess patient\'s individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
• Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and job specification

Please check out the below videos showcasing why MPFT is a great place to work and to grow your career:

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following in CMHN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Therapy
• Post qualification experience, such as evidence of formal courses and training relevant to people with complex mental health needs
• Qualification in psychological interventions such as DBT, SCM, CBT, EMDR, MBT, relevant to a client group with complex mental health needs

Experience

• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to patients with dementia and their carers
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting.
• Experience of working with complex and challenging needs in older adult care
• Minimum of one year\'s post registration experience working in a mental health setting
• Experience of supervising junior staff / students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust