Description
We are expanding our community mental health offer and seeking a skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be employed by West London NHS Trust and play a key role in developing pathways of care in the local community mental health team (MINT).
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working across a range of community mental health settings and with a range of mental health diagnoses/needs. You will have knowledge of and experience in delivering brief interventions to patients with mental health needs, as well as good written and verbal communication skills.
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, and provides low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, and forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide mental health support and interventions to patients in the community
- Develop and maintain pathways of care in the local community mental health team
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
- Provide education and training to junior staff
Requirements:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Experience working in a community mental health setting
- Knowledge of counselling skills and cognitive behavioural skills
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain intense concentration
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £47,951 to £56,863 per annum
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Permanent, full-time position