Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Wirral, Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a passionate Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic Children and Young People's Emergency and Urgent Care team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people by providing crisis mental health assessments and interventions. With a commitment to professional development, you will receive training and support to enhance your skills in a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team dedicated to improving mental health services for children and young people in the community.

Benefits

Training and CPD opportunities

Supportive induction program

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Access to transport for job duties

Qualifications

• Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England is required.
• Post-qualification CPD relevant to your profession is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health risk assessments and crisis intervention planning.
• Collaborate with young people, families, and external agencies.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Risk Assessment

Inter-agency Working

Evidence-based Interventions

Child Protection Knowledge

Education

Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England

Post-qualification CPD

Intermediate/Diploma Therapeutic Training

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

This Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) position is based in Chester.

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our developing Children and Young People's (CYP) Emergency and Urgent Care team. As part of the NHS 5 Year Forward View, CWP has developed crisis response services for CYP.

We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated clinicians for the CYP Urgent Support Team, which is part of our multidisciplinary team. We offer training, CPD, supervision, and opportunities to develop skills in this area.

Main duties of the job

The service operates 24/7 to provide crisis mental health assessments and brief interventions for CYP, in line with NHS England guidance on Urgent and Emergency Mental Health Care for CYP.

Relevant clinical experience in assessing and managing risk in mental health or social care settings is desirable but not essential, as support and development will be provided. Professional registration with HCPC, Social Work England, or NMC is required.

Responsibilities include mental health risk assessments, crisis intervention planning, safeguarding, and working collaboratively with young people, families, and external agencies. The role involves face-to-face work and liaising via the CWP Crisis Line.

The posts cover the Cheshire and Wirral area, so access to transport is essential. The role is based at Chester.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, physical health, and disability services, across multiple sites in Cheshire, Wirral, and beyond. We employ around 4,500 staff and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and value diversity. We offer a three-week induction and support new starters through our Prepare to Care programme.

Job responsibilities

Please download the full job description for detailed responsibilities. Our recruitment process assesses competence and alignment with our values. We encourage you to review our values and reflect on how your experience demonstrates them.

For application support, contact [e-mail] or call 01244 393100. If you have a disability, indicate if you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and inform us of any support needs.

The NHS offers a DBS check, with costs deducted from salary. New NHS employees start at the minimum of the pay scale. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if filled.

Good luck with your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England
• Post-qualification CPD relevant to your profession
• Intermediate/diploma therapeutic training

Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches such as CBT, Family Therapy
• Understanding of Child Protection and related legislation
• Experience in inter-agency working and care planning
• Experience with clinical supervision and working with students/learners

Experience

• Post-qualification experience in CYPMHS or related fields
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions
• Risk assessment and management experience
• Experience in NHS community CYPMHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants should be prepared to submit to this process.