Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for expressions of interest for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our MHSOP Redcar and Cleveland based at Reed Marsh House. This would be for a 6-month fixed term/secondment opportunity. The role will involve assessing people experiencing mental ill health and memory decline from assessment, diagnosis, treatment and transfer back to primary care. The role would involve duty work on a rota basis.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.
We encourage interested staff to come along to visit our base and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team, you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on assessing for cognitive impairment. You will be willing to work collaboratively with service users of various needs as well as their carers and families.
You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways, in particular the Dementia care Pathway. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies.
You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
- The Trust’s Quality Improvement System (QIS)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application).
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
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This advert is for Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Red Marsh House. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 (pro rata), per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term/Secondment for 6 Months). The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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