Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

Come and join us as we embark on an exciting journey of community transformation improvement for mental health services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Significant investment is being made into our acute care pathway, expansion of our specialist services in-line with the NHS Long Term Plan, and the transformation of our community mental health model of care.

We have an opportunity for a motivated and passionate Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, to become part of our established team within Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We work with individuals with severe and enduring mental health illness from the ages of 18 to 75, and we collaborate with specialist mental health services/teams such as Eating Disorders Service, Complex Emotional Difficulties Service, and Home Treatment Team to facilitate high-quality and effective integrated health and social care interventions.

We are a team that recognises & values the expertise, experience, and knowledge each individual practitioner brings, and we are committed to your career development and ongoing learning. Our mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment rooted in a caring culture of acceptance, curiosity, and empathy. We are dedicated to building a compassionate workplace where continuous quality improvement is at the core of our services.

Main duties of the job

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

North Cornwall Community Mental Health team is a progressive, recovery-focused team with a strong emphasis on facilitating high-quality, effective, and evidence-based interventions for people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness. We are a highly motivated and supportive team committed to empowering individuals to manage their own mental wellbeing independently.

We are seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner who is confident, motivated, and possesses excellent communication skills, with a professional background in mental health.

As a member of the Community Mental Health Team, you will need a positive outlook and a good sense of humour to handle the challenges of working in a busy locality that includes seaside towns and rural locations. You should have knowledge of general mental health issues and understand their impact on individuals and their treatment.