Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a full-time registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist. You will work within a supportive team, focusing on recovery-oriented services for clients with severe mental health issues. Opportunities for career development and training are available.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle required.
• Opportunities for career development and training.

Responsibilities

• Providing recovery-based community mental health services.
• Conducting assessments and care planning.
• Acting as a clinical and case management supervisor.

Skills

Mental Health

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a full-time registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join our established team based at Petersfield's Community Hospital. This recruitment is due to the expansion of the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).

We welcome applications from candidates interested in development opportunities to progress from Band 5 to Band 6, and we encourage you to contact us to discuss this possibility.

The Bordon and Petersfield CMHT operates primarily from Petersfield Hospital, serving the Bordon and Havant areas. Our team is known for being approachable, supportive, and maintaining a culture of honesty and integrity, where issues are addressed promptly.

Our goal is to ensure a 'No Wrong Door' approach for our patients and service users. Many team members find their work rewarding and energizing, working alongside partners to deliver the right care in the right place.

The team focuses on providing recovery-oriented services for clients with severe and enduring mental health issues. We support staff in developing their clinical skills through postgraduate training, including physical health and nurse prescribing.

Due to the rural location, a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are essential. The role is based primarily in Havant, with travel to Petersfield and Bordon expected.

Main duties include:

1. Providing recovery-based community mental health services within a multidisciplinary team for adults with severe mental health needs referred to the CMHT.
2. Conducting assessments, risk assessments, care planning, crisis and contingency planning, evidence-based interventions, reviews, reports, discharge planning, and participating in meetings.
3. Acting as a clinical and case management supervisor and mentor.
4. Establishing links with Primary Health Care teams.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust brings together expertise across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to diverse communities.

With over 13,000 staff across more than 300 sites, we aim to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures consistent, high-quality patient care. Our transformation unites services from several trusts to deliver seamless care across the region.

We offer opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working, guided by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 per year (full-time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Petersfield Hospital, Swan Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3LB