Senior Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Bolton is seeking a Senior Practitioner to provide clinical leadership within the Bolton North Specialist team. The role involves supporting the team to deliver high-quality care, leading on skill development, and managing complex cases. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in clinical leadership, strong risk assessment skills, and a passion for promoting mental health and wellbeing. This position offers the opportunity to influence and develop a dedicated team in providing vital mental health services.

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing clinical leadership in a mental health setting.
• Ability to develop and support teams of practitioners effectively.
• Competent in risk assessment and management plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in managing services and clinical leadership.
• Act as a keyworker for complex cases following CPA guidance.
• Deliver high-quality service to service users.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk assessments

Patient care

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in mental health or related field

Job description

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner to work within the Bolton North Specialist mental health team, previously named community mental health team. You will play a crucial role in the clinical leadership of the team and support staff to provide a high-quality service to service users and carers. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner who has a real passion for providing support to promote mental and physical health, wellbeing and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in all aspects of managing the services and provide clinical leadership and patient care within the team.
• Support other practitioners within the service in development of their skills by offering highly developed risk assessments and management plans.
• Act as a keyworker for a small number of highly complex cases in line with the Trust Care Programme Approach (CPA) guidance and policies.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day clinical leadership and development of a designated multidisciplinary team which is integrated, flexible, user-focused and recovery-oriented.
• Deliver a safe, effective, and high-quality service to service users with mental health needs, ensuring delivery to the relevant clinical pathways, as outlined within the standard operational procedure.
• Participate as a member of the Community Services Management Team in the overall management of community-based secondary mental health services.
• Promote the independence and well-being of adults, assist with social inclusion and valued community presence, and enable the widest possible expression of chosen lifestyle.
• Lead with a positive and helpful attitude, communicate effectively, and motivate the team to deliver high-quality and responsive care.
• Demonstrate clinical abilities and leadership qualities while promoting high-quality services.
• Participate in the service operational on-call and on-site rota as required (previously known as bronze on call).

About the Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.