Mental Health Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Greater Manchester seeks a Mental Health Practitioner to support individuals under section 136 of the MHA. You'll collaborate closely with the police and provide expert clinical evaluations. Required qualifications include RMN/Social Worker/OT status and experience in mental health care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and experience in managing complex needs. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role.
• Experience of working with clients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Arrange initial mental health assessments for patients under section 136.
• Support work with Greater Manchester Police for better patient care.
• Ensure adherence to mental health act guidelines.

Skills

Comprehensive mental health assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk management planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

RMN / Social Worker / OT

Evidence of post-basic qualification

Job description

The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers acomprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicleand patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessmentby the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge,demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification,assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained ona section 136.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work within the Police Pathways service which offers acomprehensive mental health service that will include the Crisis Response Vehicleand patients who are detained under a s136 of the MHA.The post holder will be responsible for arranging the initial mental health assessmentby the on-call psychiatrist and provide clinical expertise and knowledge,demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification,assessment, treatment and management of the patients who have been detained ona section 136.To be responsible, if required, for arranging, coordinating, supporting a MentalHealth Act assessment if clinically indicated.To be responsible for ensuring adherence to all aspects of the mental health act.They will also ensure that a safe discharge plan is put in place or coordinating thesafe transfer of care from the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS)To support the work of the Greater Manchester Police and Pennine Care to improvecare and management of patients detained on section 136. This includes workaround pathway development and smooth transition from Police custody to healthcare

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About us

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 and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job responsibilities

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocessGeneral Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band,when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standingorder and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly withthe organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with theorganisation including patients, relative and suppliers. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside andoutside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/orresponsibilities. The post holder must comply with and support the development of theperformance standards within the service/department to ensure the service isresponsive to and meets the needs of its customers. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good workingrelationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and whereappropriate, members of the public. The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist inachieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carriesout their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner.AFC 7/1/25 JME-219-24 Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply withstandards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holdersresponsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to theserequirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevantbody.Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post inaccordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversitypolicies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealingwith colleagues, service users, members of the public and all otherstakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality anddiversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users,NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.Safeguarding Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBSdisclosure. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) employees have a statutoryduty to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protectadults; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Engagement with safeguarding training, in line with responsibilities, ismandatory for all PCFT employees. PCFT employees must familiarisethemselves with policies and procedures and adhere to these. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns andfamiliarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek furtherguidance.Professional and Personal Development The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities byattending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme. The post holder will be involved in a formal appraisal and yearly conversationsreview with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / trainingobjectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on aregular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintainprogress in the service delivery. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their ownprofessional development and will be supported by the Trust to achievedevelopment opportunities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• RMN / Social Worker / OT
• Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
• Evidence of post-basic qualification and training to post graduate level
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• PSI Training

Experience

• Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs
• Experience of delivering supervision
• Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness
• Experience of working in an acute/MHL or CJ setting is preferred.
• Experience of managing or participating in change

Knowledge

• Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation
• Awareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. o Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills
• Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training.
• Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
• Skills in the area of audit or research
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comprehensive I.T Skills o Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multidisciplinary staff
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills.
• Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training.
• Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
• Skills in the area of audit or research
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff.

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.