Community Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse/OT/SW) Shropshire CRHT

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is looking for a Community Mental Health Practitioner to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The role involves specialist assessment and care planning for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Candidates must have a registered qualification in mental health nursing or similar, along with experience in complex mental health needs. The position offers opportunities for career development and training in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Registered qualification in mental health nursing, social work, or occupational therapy required.
• Post qualification experience with complex mental health needs necessary.
• Training in psychological interventions like DBT or CBT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and care planning in partnership with service users.
• Evaluate treatment plans and conduct home treatment.
• Triage and assess referrals liaising with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Co-ordinate the work of the team for effective service delivery.

Skills

Specialist assessment and care planning

Triage and referral assessment

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered qualification in CMHN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychological Therapy

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Community Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse/OT/SW) Shropshire CRHT

The closing date is 07 December 2025

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The team is based at The Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury and provides mental health assessment, treatment and support to people in Shropshire. As an integral team in the Urgent Care Pathway we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We work with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, require extra support alongside their regular support network or who can have the same treatment provided at home that they would receive in a Mental Health Hospital.

We are a team that consists of Band 5 and 6 Nurses, Band 3 Support Workers, Non-Medical Prescribers, Medical Staff, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Administrators and Business Support Staff.

As we work with people with all types of mental health presentations, we need to have a range of skills and interests that create a strong and responsive team.

Main duties of the job

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
• Evaluate treatment plans and undertake home treatment
• Triage and assess referrals received by the service in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Co-ordinate the work of the Team

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

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

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

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 related to emotional instability
• Qualification in psychological interventions such as DBT, SCM, CBT, EMDR, MBT, relevant to a client group with complex mental health needs

Experience

• Experience of working with a client group who present with difficulties relating to emotional dysregulation, high risk challenging and chaotic behaviour, highly complex needs relating to trauma
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services
• Experience of working with people engaging in high risk behaviours and self harm
• Experience of working within a structured therapeutic model individually and in group settings
• Experience of facilitating psycho-educational and/or skills based groups

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