Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) Band 6

NHS; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Ormskirk is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. The role involves managing a diverse caseload and providing assessment and planning for service users with complex mental health needs. Strong skills in risk assessment and effective communication are essential. This full-time position offers competitive hourly rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible placements

Qualifications

• Experience in community mental health settings.
• Knowledge of clinical risk assessment.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and coordinate care.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop management plans.

Skills

Risk assessment and management

Therapeutic communication

Collaborative working

Autonomous case management

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RMN, Social Worker, OT)

Tools

Community care models

Job description

Are you a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner looking for a rewarding role where your expertise truly matters? Our West Lancashire Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is seeking a Band 6 professional to join us on a full‑time basis.

Overview

This is your opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, providing essential assessment, planning, and review for service users with complex mental health needs. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will champion person‑centred care pathways and make a tangible impact on individual recovery and well‑being within the community.

We are looking for an experienced professional with strong skills in risk assessment and management, and a passion for collaborative working. A full driving licence is essential.

Main Duties

• Hold responsibility for a defined caseload, providing expert assessment and crafting personalised care plans for adults with complex mental health conditions.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions, regularly review progress, and coordinate effectively with other health professionals to ensure seamless support.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop robust management plans to safeguard service users.
• Provide community‑based care, travelling to meet service users in their homes and local settings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RMN, Social Worker, OT) with current UK registration (NMC, SWE, HCPC).
• Significant post‑qualification clinical experience working with service users experiencing a range of mental health problems.
• Experience assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing care in a community setting.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in clinical risk assessment and management.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload autonomously with effective prioritisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships.
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.
• Experience working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
• Additional training in a therapeutic modality (CBT, DBT, Family Intervention) is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates, paid promptly.
• Dedicated consultant providing continuous support.
• Flexible placements that fit your career goals.
• Streamlined compliance and registration process.

Professional Development & Team Working

• Maintain and develop own professional knowledge and skills in line with revalidation requirements.
• Contribute to the development of others through supervision, mentorship, and sharing of best practice.
• Work cohesively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to case discussions and clinical reviews.
• Communicate effectively with GPs and other health and social care agencies to ensure integrated care.

Key Working Relationships

• Service users, families, and carers.
• CMHT multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, OT, Support Workers).
• GPs and primary care services.
• Community and voluntary sector organisations.
• Inpatient mental health services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to identify any previous convictions.