Senior Mental Health Practitioner (OT/ Nurse)

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in the UK is seeking dedicated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioners to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. This role involves supporting service users experiencing mental health crises and collaborating with partner agencies for effective service integration. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, thrive under pressure, and be flexible in working hours. Opportunities for meaningful impact in the community are available.

Benefits

Welcoming workplace culture

Commitment to staff engagement

Qualifications

• You must be an experienced mental health practitioner seeking a new challenge.
• A passion for helping those in mental health crises is essential.
• You must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team to support daily operations.
• Assist in caring for service users and ensure their needs are met.
• Collaborate with various agencies to provide integrated care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations

Experience in mental health practice

Relationship building with partner agencies

Job description

Are you an experienced and motivated individual looking to join a high performing mental health Trust?

GHC NHS Foundation Trust, rated ‘Good’ in our recent CQC report, has several opportunities for Mental Health Professionals to join an exciting venture. The Crisis Urgent Care service aims to improve response times and widen access for people in the community experiencing mental health crises and acute psychological distress, in line with the Crisis Care Concordat. The service also seeks to provide a joined-up approach to crisis work, collaborating with agencies such as SWAST. Our goal is to develop a fully inclusive service (age 11 to end of life) that acts as the single point of access and triage for a comprehensive care pathway.

We are now seeking highly motivated and committed Band 6 practitioners to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. You will support our current team, assist with the daily operations of the service, and be professionally accountable for service users’ care. The ideal candidate will be an experienced mental health practitioner seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We value candidates with excellent communication skills, a passion for helping those in mental health crises, and the ability to build relationships with partner agencies to facilitate effective service integration. The role requires thriving in high-pressure situations and working with specialists from various professions.

This vital service operates 24/7, and we are looking for flexible individuals willing to cover shifts at various times throughout the week. We offer a mixed economy of shifts, including long 12-hour shifts and shorter 7.5-hour shifts.

GHC NHS Foundation Trust employs over 5,000 colleagues across more than 55 sites and in people’s homes. We foster a welcoming workplace culture that values civility, inclusivity, diversity, trust, and belonging.

Our commitment to staff engagement is reflected in annual staff surveys and Pulse surveys, with recent feedback showing high satisfaction levels. For example, 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, and 76% would recommend our care services to friends or family. Additionally, 81% believe that patient and service user care is our priority, well above the NHS average of 64%. We continuously strive to improve and aim to be a Great Place to Work, maintaining top-quartile performance in staff engagement metrics.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Rob Muse
• Job Title: Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]