Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

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 TodayIf 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

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional registration - RMN, OT, SW
• Evidence of post basic training
• Current professional registration NMC, HCPC, SW

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with mental health patients