Mental Health Practitioner

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester Partnership NHS Trust recrute un Praticien en Santé Mentale pour son équipe Outreach, responsable de l'évaluation et du soutien des personnes avec des problèmes de santé mentale graves. Ce rôle exige une qualification de type RMN, d'excellentes compétences en communication et une capacité à travailler de manière autonome dans un environnement dynamique. Des opportunités de progression de carrière et une gamme d'avantages sont offerts, incluant un soutien à la santé et au bien-être.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

27 days holiday allowance

Free onsite parking

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Qualification RMN ou équivalent est essentielle.
• Expérience et bonne connaissance des procédures législatives de la santé mentale requises.
• Compétences exceptionnelles en évaluation et gestion des risques.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer, planifier, livrer et évaluer les soins pour les utilisateurs des services.
• Gérer un cas de services utilisateurs avec des problèmes de santé mentale complexes.
• Administer et surveiller les médicaments prescrits.

Skills

Assessment

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

RMN or Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative, and dynamic work environment!

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join the Mental Health Assertive Outreach (AO) Service. A RMN or Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification is essential.

The AO Service is a community-based tertiary psychosis service working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems. We take referrals from CMHTs, Forensic Service, PIER, and in-patient areas. We operate a team approach providing comprehensive care packages for residents of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We prioritize the health and wellbeing of our team members, offering a robust induction, regular supervision, and support. There are opportunities for career progression through a structured learning journey to help achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

We Also Offer

• A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days
• Free onsite parking
• Access to additional benefits such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes, and other packages to support your work-life balance
• Health and Wellbeing Support

The working pattern is either Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or Monday to Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Applicants must be car drivers/owners. A salary sacrifice car scheme is available.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Practitioner in the Assertive Outreach team will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care for service users referred to the service. This includes risk assessment and management, working within a psychosocial/family-centered framework when planning individual care packages. The role requires organizing and planning your work autonomously, managing your time effectively, and liaising closely with other agencies and disciplines.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to providing comprehensive care packages for people with enduring mental health problems within their own homes. Excellent assessment, risk management, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with experience and a good working knowledge of the Care Co-ordination policy, community mental health legislation (especially CTOs), and hospital admission/discharge processes.

The successful candidate will undertake the role of Care Coordinator/Lead Professional for a caseload of service users with complex mental health problems who are difficult to engage and require intensive care packages. Developing therapeutic relationships with service users to provide support and assistance, they may be subject to a Community Treatment Order.

The role also involves administering and monitoring prescribed medication, liaising with medical staff regarding adjustments, and advising clients and carers about medications.

Note: We may close the advert early if we receive enough applications, so please apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. With over 100 settings, from inpatient wards to community-based services, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community, actively promoting equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Details about our benefits, leadership behaviors, and other important information are available in the Information for Applicants document.

We consider requests for flexible working arrangements in line with our policy. New staff (excluding medical staff) are subject to a 6-month probation period. All jobs require permission to work in the UK, and the cost of DBS disclosures will be deducted from salary.

Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet the essential criteria will be given preference for interviews.