Assistant Practitioner - Home Based Treatment

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. To work in HBTT under the line management of the HBTT Team Manager, and accountable to Senior Practitioners, qualified nurses, social workers and allied health professionals for client care programmes. The post holder will work with people of all ages in line with the relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the HBTT operational procedure. The Assistant Practitioner will function at a higher competency level than that of other community support workers with responsibility for actively participating as a part of the HBTT. The post holder will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of care as appropriate and will be competent to work across professional disciplines. Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be part of the role. To undertake physical health checks for service users under HBTT, including venepuncture, blood pressure, weight, hip/waist measurements, BMI, ECG To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and contribute to the provision of a service to these needs. Establish and maintain good working relationships with all MDT members working within HBTT and external agencies.

Following a period of preceptorship to function as an Assistant Practitioner without direct supervision. Able to prioritise and organise own workload. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing. Ability to work as part of a team, work under instruction, able to develop good relationships with colleagues, patients and carers. Assist in assessment and evaluation of individual clients.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 locations. We provide inpatient and community based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the North West of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

• Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts