Senior Mental Health Practitioner (OT/ Nurse)

Gloucestershire Health And Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking mental health Trust dedicated to providing outstanding care. This role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary Recovery Team, making a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values personal development and teamwork, with opportunities to enhance your skills and contribute to high-quality services. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to work in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Car Parking

27 Days Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Options

Generous NHS Pension

Recognition and Long Service Awards

Fast Track Physiotherapy

Access to Discounts and Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Registered mental health qualification with post-registration experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental and social care to adults with serious mental illness.
• Build relationships with partner agencies for effective service integration.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mental Health Knowledge

Crisis Resolution

Risk Assessment

Inter-agency Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Mental Health (RMN)

Registered Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Tools

Microsoft Office

ECDL

Job description

Employer heading

Band 6

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can, and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission, and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.

Our application process aims to understand each candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. We have found that candidates who rely on AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over-reliance on AI-generated applications, as it may lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us.

Job overview

Are you an experienced and motivated individual looking to join a high-performing mental health Trust?

We are excited to offer a suitably qualified Mental Health Professional Band 6 post within our established multidisciplinary Recovery Team in Cirencester.

The successful applicant will gain valuable mental health experience within well-respected and successful services and work in both urban and rural parts of scenic South Gloucestershire. We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of working in mental health services.

Main duties of the job

As the ideal candidate, you would be an experienced and highly competent mental health practitioner seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives. We’re looking for candidates with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping those experiencing mental health issues.

You will have the ability to build relationships with key partner agencies and help us to integrate more effectively with other services, as well as thrive in high-pressure situations. This service will also give you the opportunity to work with specialists from various professions.

We are seeking a motivated and innovative individual with a strong interest and passion for working with adults with serious mental illness to join these friendly, progressive, and dynamic multidisciplinary teams providing comprehensive mental and social care. We can offer an opportunity to develop your skills and experience and contribute to the development of a high-quality service.

You will hold a registered mental health qualification and be able to demonstrate post-registration experience at Band 5 or above. You will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional development.

The teams provide a planned needs-led service from 9 am to 5 pm, five days a week. The hours are 37.5 hours per week.

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Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5,000 colleagues working across a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to create a welcoming workplace culture that promotes civility, inclusivity, and diversity, fostering a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys, and other engagement opportunities give our people many chances to share their experiences. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues provided feedback. It was great to hear that:

• 72% would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that patient and service user care is the Trust’s priority, compared to an average of 64% in similar NHS Trusts in England.

This high-level overview shows we are in a strong position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a good response rate indicating strong staff engagement. However, we recognize there is room for improvement and continue to invest in making us a Great Place to Work, with top-quartile performance in staff surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care across all services as part of our high-quality care strategy. Personalised care aims to empower people to lead the lives they want, starting with conversations about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do and addresses their health needs, emphasizing new ways of working and delivering care. We want to know What Matters to You, and we share our values and invite you to join us on this important journey.

The qualification, training, and experience requirements for the role are outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse Mental Health (RMN), Registered Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of formal post-registration learning
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

LENGTH AND/OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of Early Intervention, Primary Care, Recovery, Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment (CRHT) approach, and social inclusion
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook

Desirable criteria

• Experience collaborating with other agencies, including the voluntary sector

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of mental health care
• Skills in risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of mental health assessment approaches
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for all phases of mental illness
• Understanding of national mental health policies
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis, and health and social care needs

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of child care/protection issues
• Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress, e.g., housing, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights

When joining us, you will become part of a team that makes a difference. We also offer:

• Free car parking at many sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses, nursing associates, internationally educated practitioners, allied health professionals, and return-to-practice practitioners
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible, family-friendly, and agile working options
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Our Wellbeing line
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work, Car schemes, and discounts on travel, leisure, and retail

Applicants are advised to apply early, as if many applications are received, we may close the vacancy before the deadline. Good luck!

For more information, please see the attached.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure will be required from the Disclosure and Barring Service.