Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse, OT, Social Worker)

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Dawley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Crisis Resolution Home Team based at Hall Court, Telford. The role involves delivering specialist assessment and care planning, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide 24/7 crisis support.

As part of the Urgent Care Pathway, you will evaluate treatment plans, undertake home treatment where appropriate, triage referrals, and coordinate team activities.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• Deliver high-quality clinical service to patients and families.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team within the Urgent Care Pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and care planning with service users and carers.
• Evaluate treatment plans and undertake home treatment.
• Triage and assess referrals in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
• Coordinate the work of the Team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Triage

Team coordination

Therapeutic interventions

Job description

Job overview

Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist?

Our Crisis Resolution Home Team is looking to recruit a Mental Health Practitioner.

The team is based at Hall Court in Telford and provides mental health assessment, treatment and support to people in Telford & Wrekin. As an integral team in the Urgent Care Pathway we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a varying rostered shift pattern. We work with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, require extra support alongside their regular support network or who can have the same treatment provided at home that they would receive in a Mental Health Hospital.

We are a team that consists of Band 5 and 6 Nurses, Band 3 Support Workers, Non-Medical Prescribers, Medical Staff, Occupational Therapists Social Workers, Administrators and Business Support Staff. As we work with people with all types of mental health presentations, we need to have a range of skills and interests that create a strong and responsive team.

In the role you will deliver a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families.

You will deliver therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.

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Mental Health Practitioner – Nurse, OT, Social Workers

Working in a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with internal and external agencies, you will;

• Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers
• Evaluate treatment plans and undertake home treatment
• Triage and assess referrals received by the service in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Co-ordinate the work of the Team

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details.

The team is based at Hall Court in Telford and provides mental health assessment, treatment and support to people in Telford & Wrekin. As an integral team in the Urgent Care Pathway we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a varying rostered shift pattern.

Full time hours are 3 x 11 hour and 15 minute shifts with an additional 7 hour 30 minute shift per week.

33.75 hours post will work 3 x 11 hour and 15 minute shifts per week.

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