Mental Health Practitioner B6

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London, Molesey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

HCAS allowance 5%

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks Mental Health Practitioners for its Elmbridge Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, moving to an all-age model. The role focuses on leading a caseload, carrying out initial assessments for new referrals and supporting people in crisis in the community.

Service users have severe and enduring mental health needs; driving is required for community visits. NMC registration and two years' post-qualification experience are needed, with

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Two years post-qualification mental health experience.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Diploma in psycho-social interventions or equivalent post-registration qualification.

Responsibilities

• Take lead professional responsibility for a caseload of service users.
• Carry out initial assessments for clients referred to the service.
• Support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and interventions for severe mental health issues.
• Support service users in their personal recovery.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Two years post-qualificationexperience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Diploma in psycho-social interventions or equivalent

Mentorship course (nice-to-have)

Job description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks Mental Health Practitioners for its Elmbridge Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, which is moving to an all-age model. The work centres on a caseload held in lead professional role, initial assessments of new referrals and support for people in crisis in the community. People served have severe and enduring mental health needs, and community visits make driving a requirement. NMC registration and two years' post-qualification experience are needed.

What the job involves

• Take lead professional responsibility for a caseload of service users
• Carry out initial assessments for clients referred to the service
• Support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and a range of interventions and treatments for people with severe and enduring mental health issues
• Support service users in their personal recovery
• Deliver a high-quality service to service users and their carers, working both independently and within the team
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Two years' post-qualification experience working with people with mental health needs

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Checks & eligibility

• Valid driving licence and unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for community roles where client visits are significant (subject to reasonable adjustments)

Nice to have

• Ability to carry out supervision
• Ability to co-facilitate group work
• 12 months' experience in a community mental health setting
• Successful completion of a mentorship course
• Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post-registration qualification relevant to the post

What’s offered

• Training opportunities to enhance skills in low-intensity psychological interventions
• 5% Fringe HCAS allowance per annum, pro-rata