Senior Mental Health Practitioner — Lead & Mentor

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Clays End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based care within inpatient and community services. You will work as a named nurse/keyworker, participate in MDTs, and mentor students while improving physical health outcomes for service users.

The role emphasizes autonomous decision making, supervision of junior staff, and collaboration with primary and secondary care services to deliver recovery‑focused care.

Qualifications

• Post-registration mental health experience.
• Evidence of leadership and management skills.
• Experience supervising staff and reviewing care.
• Ability to work autonomously and with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physical care reports and assessments.
• Lead MDT discussions and ensure high care standards.
• Mentor students and supervise junior staff.
• Ensure accurate health record documentation and audits.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership & supervision

Multidisciplinary working

Negotiation skills

Mentorship of students

Autonomous decision making

Clinical governance

Risk assessment

Education

Post-registration CPD

Masters level study (in progress)

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based care within inpatient and community services. You will work as a named nurse/keyworker, participate in MDTs, and mentor students while improving physical health outcomes for service users.

The role emphasizes autonomous decision making, supervision of junior staff, and collaboration with primary and secondary care services to deliver recovery‑focused care.