Mental Health Practitioner

Liaise and communicate effectively with statutory and non-statutory mental health agencies.

To maintain protocols for effective communication between both local mental health services, 3rd sector partners and other interested organisations.

To oversee the specialised risk and mental health assessments of individuals engaged with the Rough Sleeping Team to inform recommendations for their care/treatment.

To promote and develop effective working relationships with key agencies.

To act as a focal point for the identification and planning of aftercare for individuals.

Improve the experience of patients with mental health illnesses who receive support from the Rough Sleeping Team.

Provide specialist mental health perspective to the multi-disciplinary team members regarding assessment, intervention, management and safety planning.

Contribute to support, training and skill development for individuals and groups in mental health awareness.

To offer a range of interventions for individuals with a wide range of mental health difficulties

There will be an expectation that out of hours support will be provided working alongside the Rough Sleeping Team during night time outreach across North Northants. This will involve attending, carrying out assessments and treatment in urban, rural and remote locations.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centered care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.