Specialist Practitioner

North London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading foundation in mental health as a Specialist Practitioner, where you'll be part of a dynamic team working with individuals facing complex depression and anxiety. This role offers professional development and the opportunity to make a significant impact on service users’ lives by delivering tailored care interventions. Applicants need a relevant qualification and passion for mental health to support our mission in enhancing community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Possess a qualification in Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings preferred.
• Eager to learn and ready to take on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multidisciplinary and individual assessments.
• Implement social, psychological, and medical interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Manage an allocated caseload and be responsible for formulation and care planning.

Skills

Compassion

Curiosity

Teamwork

Education

Social Work qualification

Nursing qualification

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

As a Specialist Practitioner working in the Complex Depression Anxiety and Trauma Service (CDAT), you would be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a holistic service for people with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety disorders. The CDAT team offers ongoing assessment, multi-problem formulation, psychological treatment, and case management. CDAT aims to deliver high-quality services within a framework of mutual cooperation and respect, enhancing the quality of life for service users and their families, and maximizing their potential and life chances. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a cohesive and dynamic team with numerous learning and professional development opportunities.

As a Specialist Practitioner, you would conduct multidisciplinary and individual assessments, manage an allocated caseload, and be responsible for formulation and care planning with input from the wider team. You would then implement social, psychological, and medical interventions tailored to individual needs. Candidates should possess a Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy qualification. The role requires a team player who is curious, compassionate, eager to learn, and ready to take on challenges.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is dedicated to improving mental health care across North London to provide excellent services to our local population.

Our Five-Year Strategy

• We will deliver consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• In partnership with North London boroughs, we will ensure equitable outcomes for all.
• We will create great workplaces by providing a supportive environment for staff to deliver outstanding care.
• We will enhance organizational effectiveness through research, quality improvement, and technology.

Applicants may be required to work at different locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington, as needed. The Trust reserves the right to assign staff to other locations as necessary, on a temporary or permanent basis.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Helen Middup
• Job Title: Operational Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]