Mental health practitioner

Pennine Care; Ashton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team in Tameside and Glossop. The role involves holistic assessments, risk management, and delivery of evidence-based therapies in the home environment.

You will work within an MDT, coordinating with psychiatrists, psychologists and other colleagues to support adults with severe and enduring mental health needs, providing safe, compassionate care in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in crisis resolution/home treatment or similar mental health settings is desirable.
• Successful completion of Preceptorship and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic mental health assessments and formulate risk plans.
• Provide person-centred care plans and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with MDT members and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely records using PARIS and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Care planning

MDT liaison / teamwork

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)

Preceptorship completed

Current professional registration

Tools

PARIS system

Job description

Main area Tameside crisis resolution home treatment team Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday 24 hour shifts) Job ref 311-T702-26-A

Site Buckton Building, Tameside General Hospital Town Ashton under Lyne, Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

An opportunity has arisen for mental health practitioners looking to join a crisis resolution home treatment team, providing specialist mental health care to the population of Tameside and Glossop. The CRHTT work within the MDT including psychiatrists and psychologist to support residents with severe and enduring mental health conditions. We aim to provide outstanding care to the people of Tameside and Glossop and listen to improve, in response to the needs of the population we serve.

This an exciting time for CRHTT. We are currently undergoing a transformation within our service. It is an opportunity to be part of our service development, with planned investment in our staff and role development.

The CRHTT work with people aged 18 and over with severe and enduring mental health needs and support those in crisis within their own homes as an alternative to hospital admission. The CMHT works closely with stakeholders, providing a multidisciplinary approach to the care provided.

Mental health practitioners are responsible for providing holistic assessment, interventions, risk assessments and care plans for service users referred to the team.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment of health care needs
• Risk assessment and management
• Monitoring and evaluating care plans
• Liaising with wider MDT
• Providing evidence based therapeutic interventions
• Providing education advice, emotional and psychological support
• To promote choice in service user involvement in care planning and risk management
• Ensure carer involvement in the service user's care
• To report concerns identified under Safeguarding adult procedures
• Maintaining accurate records

Working for our organisation

Pennine Care NHS Foundation trust values are, kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination. These core values are intended to support the trust's vision and shape it's culture by guiding behaviour in all aspects of it's operations, from recruitment to decision - making. They are also supported by a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop.

The Trusts vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. The purpose is to maximize people's potential to live more rewarding lives and to create a great place to work.

All individuals meeting the person specification criteria are encouraged to apply for this post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To undertake timely comprehensive, holistic mental health assessments using Trust Approved documents including Mental Health Review, Mental Health Risk Assessment including the formulation of risk and Well-being Care plan.
• To identify and implement effective risk management plans for patients under your care.
• To provide person centered well-being care plans for patients under your care, using SMART goals.
• To promote choice and service user involvement in care planning and riskmanagement.
• To ensure practice is in line with social inclusion and recovery models, using a strengths based approach to care.
• To follow the nursing process (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate)
• To have good knowledge around frequently used psychotropic medications including their doses, side effects and routes of administration.
• To be competent in the administration of intramuscular injections.
• To understand and adhere to the safe storage of medications, in line with TrustPolicy.
• To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions in accordance with NICE Guidelines, appropriate to the patient’s assessed needs.
• To provide education, advice, emotional and psychological support to patients under your care, with the aim of promoting re-enablement and recovery.
• To demonstrate effective communication skills when communicating with patients, families and carers, the MDT, i.e. verbal handovers/discussions with both internal and external stakeholders, written assessments and reports, giving due regard to consent, confidentiality and Information Governance guidelines.
• To provide high quality accurate, contemporaneous record keeping using PARIS system, giving regarding to confidentiality, Information Governance guidelines adhering to Trust Policies.
• To support and work with colleagues, other MDT members and outside agenciescollaboratively and in best interests of the service user.
• To develop strong working relationships with the MDT and wider MDT to promote improved outcomes for patient care.
• To have good working knowledge of the MCA 2005 to support the assessment ofcapacity in complex situations, and support others to improve/develop their skills.
• To demonstrate good working knowledge of relevant legislation, i.e. MHA 1983, MCA 2005 and Care Act 2014.
• To provide leadership support to junior members of the team, i.e. Support Workers and Student Nurses. To contribute effectively to team discussions around patient care.
• To demonstrate good teamwork, taking accountability for decisions and actions taken.
• Sharing skills and knowledge with the team to support their development.
• Ensure high quality of care, using the 6Cs of nursing, Trust Values and adhering to Trust Policies and procedures.
• To recognise own limitations and seek appropriate support when required.
• To refer to the local Authority for Care Act Assessments and to refer to other mental health teams for ongoing support after discharge.
• To identify and report concerns under Safeguarding Adults procedures.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current registration with appropriate regulatory body (e.g. NMC)
• Completion of Preceptorship

Experience

• Substantial experience of relevant post registration practice
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience of working with people with a range of severe and complex mental health problems
• Experience of clinical supervision of other staff
• Experience of working within a Community setting

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions in the management of behaviour of individuals with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of a range of screening and assessment tools and interventions utilised to support individuals with severe and complex mental health problems
• Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding adults procedures and practice
• Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Care Act
• Comprehensive understanding of roles and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach
• Understanding of key national and local policies and drivers in relation to adult mental health service
• Knowledge of local authority and CCG commissioning processes

Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of ability to provide specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment / management and be accountable for decision making
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage own emotions and deal with others in highly stressful situations
• Ability to engage with and provide therapeutic interventions for this client group and carers
• Ability to prepare, record and complete relevant care records and reports to a professional standard
• Evidence of ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload, prioritise own time and work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate and delegate the work of junior staff
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
• IT Skills

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the 'Get ahead on Flex' pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. "We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn't a barrier to progress in the NHS - it is commonplace" To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.