Senior Mental Health Specialist Practitioner – Later Life

NHS Jobs; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Clevedon is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner (Later Life) to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for service users, including risk, capacity, and safeguarding considerations. The role involves developing and reviewing complex treatment programmes, coordinating with primary care and inpatient services, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will be registered social workers, with ASYE progression pathways to Band 6, and a collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration and ASYE pathway.
• Experience in mental health assessment and risk management.
• Ability to lead teams and provide supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments using standard tools.
• Develop, deliver and review complex treatment plans.
• Coordinate safeguarding and protection planning.
• Provide mentoring and supervision within the team.
• Collaborate with primary care and inpatient services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

NHS Jobs in Clevedon is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner (Later Life) to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for service users, including risk, capacity, and safeguarding considerations. The role involves developing and reviewing complex treatment programmes, coordinating with primary care and inpatient services, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will be registered social workers, with ASYE progression pathways to Band 6, and a collaborative approach to