Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner

The post holder will be a registered RMN or Occupational Therapist and will be  an experienced practitioner within the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will work as a clinician in the Community Mental Health Teams, with those aged 18 yrs + with a particular focus on those of all ages experiencing memory problems, and those  experiencing functional disorders such as depression, anxiety, psychosis

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Sarah's story: A career in community mental health nursing

Main duties of the job

• Assessing, treating and supporting those with mental health conditions/suspected MH conditions in the community
• Supporting service users to function to their optimal ability in their environment.  This can involve working in a diverse range of settings with a range of associated demands. For example: challenging behaviours and/or exposure to poor hygiene (personal/environmental).

• Maintaining and promoting a safe environment taking account of infection control and identifying and reporting hazards and risks in a timely manner.
• Accompanying, escorting and transporting service users as required.
• Working contracted hours as per the requirements of the service.  May also be required, at times, to work at other Trust units and/or sites.
• Physically able to carry out all duties required of the clinical setting, including successful completion of physical interventions training as required.
• Lone working within the community – access to individuals’ homes
• Considering safeguarding needs whilst working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties and for whom the potential for vulnerability is high

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• To contribute to the planning and implementation of interventions.
• To monitor clients’ progress, reporting on clients’ psychological, physical, behavioural and social needs.
• To adapt and evaluate interventions ensuring that they support the client and his/her carer to meet their needs, adjusting own approach accordingly.
• To act as lead professional/Care co-ordinator to designated caseload/provide interventions as required