Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Yeovil is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to enhance the emotional and mental wellbeing of learners. Join an innovative team and play a critical role in providing therapeutic support and interventions while collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Applicants should be registered nurses with substantial experience in mental health, ideally within educational settings.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse or learning disability nurse.
• Two years' minimum experience in relevant roles.
• Person-centered approach with evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and clinical interventions.
• Support psychiatrists in managing students with emotional issues.
• Facilitate groups promoting mental health.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Organization

Education

Registered with NMC (RMN/RLDN) or HCPC

Minimum 2 years' experience in RMN/RNLD/HCPC roles

Job description

Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Part Time/Full Time: up to 40 hours per week
Location: Lufton College, Yeovil

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work collaboratively within our wellbeing clinical team, which includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Holistic Therapist, School Nurse, and Integrated Therapy Assistants. The role involves supporting the emotional and mental health needs of our learners through direct or indirect therapeutic interventions, sharing knowledge via workshops and training for our care and education team.

About us

Cambian Lufton College, rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, is an independent provider of specialist further education and residential care in the South West, part of the Care-Tec group. We support students aged 16-25 with autism spectrum disorder, moderate to severe learning disabilities, and complex needs, including medical conditions. Our college is registered with CQC and Ofsted, ensuring high standards through regular inspections and internal quality assurance.

Job responsibilities

• Provide mental health triage, basic assessments, and clinical interventions based on NICE guidance.
• Review and meet EHCP statemented needs of students.
• Support psychiatrists in managing students with emotional or mental health issues.
• Assist students in crisis, model good practice, and provide short-term interventions.
• Act as a link between care, education, and external agencies for mental health.
• Facilitate groups promoting mental and emotional health.
• Manage a caseload, attend multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to reports.
• Potentially supervise other mental health staff or students.

Candidate requirements

• Registered with NMC (RMN/RLDN) or HCPC.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in RMN/RNLD/HCPC roles, preferably in CAMHS or educational settings.
• Person-centered approach with high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and confidently.

Desirable qualities

• Experience providing consultations.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the above job description for details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of work with vulnerable populations.