Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic team within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and their families by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
About You
You must hold a Registered professional qualification (e.g., RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist).
You must have significant experience working in mental health services.
You must have strong communication skills, good organisational skills along with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Join Us?
Come to work in our supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
You will be able to access NHS benefits, including pension scheme and generous annual leave.
We are committed to our staff's well-being, offering an array of wellbeing resources along with flexible working options including part-time roles
Apply Today If you are passionate about improving mental health care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To manage the effective and safe oversight of the allocations and transitions caseload
- To conduct reviews of individuals on the caseload, including the current mental health needs of the clients
- To maintain and update essential documentation, including Proms.
- To provide signposting to appropriate services, including NHS services, waiting well resources, third sector and VCSE offers
- To support the safe and efficient movement through services and access to treatment
- This is a community-based role that may require frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registration – RMN, OT, SW
- Evidence of post basic training
- Current professional registration NMC, HCPC, SW
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This advert is for Senior Mental Health Practitioner with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is 3 months (Fixed term contract or Secondment Opportunity). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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