Community Practitioner

Job overview

Make a Real Difference in Lambeth's Mental Health: Community Practitioner at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

Are you passionate about mental health and driven to empower others on their recovery journey? The Lambeth South West Focused Support Service is searching for a dedicated Community Practitioner to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovative mental health care, making a tangible impact on the lives of people in Lambeth.

Focused Support service offer medium to longer term mental health care to residents in the Borough of Lambeth aged 18 and over regardless of diagnosis using the Care Programme Approach. We are a part of the Lambeth Alliance, and we have a close interface with a variety of SLaM services, other statutory organisations (inc. social care) and the voluntary sector.

We are proud to be part of the Lambeth Alliance. The Lambeth Living Well Network (LWN) Alliance brings together Certitude, Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group, Lambeth Council, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Thames Reach organisations to deliver an innovative way of providing mental health support for those who need it in the Lambeth Borough; a fully integrated and coordinated mental health system which focuses on people’s strengths and supports their whole health and wellbeing.

*This is a rolling advert. Applications will be considered and progressed accordingly on an ongoing basis and not necessarily until after the advert closes*

Main duties of the job

What you'll bring:

• A relevant professional qualification (Nurse, OT or Social Worker) and experience in mental health care.
• A passion for supporting people with mental health challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• A strong work ethic and a dedication to providing high-quality care.

The post holder will deliver high quality safe care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence. The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service user assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centered care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate a first class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records.

This is more than just a job – it's a chance to be a champion for positive mental health in one of London's most exciting boroughs. Apply today and take the first step on a rewarding career journey with South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Occupational Therapist or Social Worker and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse

Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience of research- based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills

Significant relevant clinical experience

Evidence of continuing professional Development.

Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user’s needs, without close supervision

Skills in clinical assessment/baseline mental health assessment

Knowledge of clinical governance and audit

Understanding of Care Coordination under the Care Programme  Approach