Embedded Mental Health Practitioner – Primary Care Team

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 practitioner embedded in Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, working alongside primary care, social care and VCSE partners. This community-based role involves regular travel across two counties and bridging between neighbourhood services and specialist mental health teams.

You will conduct mental health assessments, form care plans, deliver brief interventions and provide short-term case management under Band 6 supervision, while

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Registered professional qualification as an RMN, social worker or occupational therapist.
• Evidence of an active interest in further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work as an embedded member of an Integrated Neighbourhood Team alongside primary care, social care, UHCW and VCSE partners.
• Undertake mental health assessments, risk assessments and formulate care plans.
• Deliver brief interventions and short-term case management under Band 6 supervision.
• Act as liaison between primary care, neighbourhood teams and specialist mental health services.
• Provide advice, guidance and consultation to GPs, primary care colleagues and social prescribers.
• Support individuals, carers and families to access mental health, health, social care and community services.
• Facilitate referrals and ensure seamless transitions between services.
• Support early identification of mental health needs to prevent deterioration and crisis.
• Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to coordinated, person-centred care plans.
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns and escalating risk.
• Support people in crisis by facilitating access to urgent and specialist services.
• Work with VCSE organisations and community assets to improve wellbeing and recovery.

Skills

Autonomy

MDT collaboration

Assessment

Brief interventions

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Degree level education

Registered professional qualification (RMN/SW/OT)

Active professional development

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 practitioner embedded in Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, working alongside primary care, social care and VCSE partners. This community-based role involves regular travel across two counties and bridging between neighbourhood services and specialist mental health teams.

You will conduct mental health assessments, form care plans, deliver brief interventions and provide short-term case management under Band 6 supervision, while