Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job Summary

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Band 6:

Are you someone looking for a career move to a Trust that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC? Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day? Are you looking for something completely new, different, exhilarating, and challenging?

Do you want great job satisfaction working within a motivated team? If you are an experienced & resilient clinical practitioner within mental health services, then look no further.

Our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team is part of the Crisis Care Centre, at Harplands Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. This has been designed to the highest level of specification. This modern, purpose-designed unit will be the central point for all those in need of a Crisis Assessment/Intervention, within the teams of the Crisis Care Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and for the supervision of others who are carrying out all aspects of the caring process. The post-holder will assist in setting and maintaining standards of care, participate in effective management of the team and unit, and will also maintain effective integration with the multi-disciplinary team, facilitating a collaborative approach to patient-focused care.

About Us

As a Trust, we remain bold and ambitious with plans for service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high-quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team’s wellbeing is prioritized, offering a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS initiative to become the world's first 'carbon net zero' health system by 2045. Sustainability is embedded in our strategy, and we are launching the "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign for 2024/2025, aligned with our Green Plan. We support our staff in working towards these net zero ambitions for the benefit of service users, the workforce, local communities, and the planet.

The Trust is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, individuals with disabilities, those from global majority backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Job Details

• Posted on: 11 April 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Harplands Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6TH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct or relevant professional body.
• Perform all role aspects in line with Trust policies and national guidelines.
• Participate in assessing care needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans.
• Provide specialist advice and act as a role model to staff.
• With the Team Manager, set, maintain, and evaluate standards of care 24/7.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and external agencies for patient care.
• Ensure care activities are research-based and current with field developments.
• Contribute to innovative practices and departmental audits.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• A registered mental health practitioner with a degree in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Post-qualifying experience in the core profession.

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.