Mental Health Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin

Mental Health Practitioner

£39959-£48117

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 8 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 770a73320cca487fad538f4eadf168b4

Location ref: Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin

Full Job Description

Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist?, Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse, OT, Social Workers Working in a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with internal and external agencies, you will;

  • Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers
  • Evaluate treatment plans and undertake home treatment
  • Triage and assess referrals received by the service in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues
  • Co-ordinate the work of the Team, Please see attached job description for further details.
  • The team is based at Hall Court in Telford and provides mental health assessment, treatment and support to people in Telford & Wrekin. As an integral team in the Urgent Care Pathway we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a varying rostered shift pattern. Full time hours are 3 x 11 hour and 15 minute shifts with an additional 7 hour 30 minute shift per week. 33.75 hours post will work 3 x 11 hour and 15 minute shifts per week.,
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Social Worker/ Registered Occupational Therapist.

    Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

    The team is based at Hall Court in Telford and provides mental health assessment, treatment and support to people in Telford & Wrekin. As an integral team in the Urgent Care Pathway we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a varying rostered shift pattern. We work with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, require extra support alongside their regular support network or who can have the same treatment provided at home that they would receive in a Mental Health Hospital.
  • We are a team that consists of Band 5 and 6 Nurses, Band 3 Support Workers, Non-Medical Prescribers, Medical Staff, Occupational Therapists Social Workers, Administrators and Business Support Staff. As we work with people with all types of mental health presentations, we need to have a range of skills and interests that create a strong and responsive team. In the role you will deliver a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families. You will deliver therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties., Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/mental-health-practitioner-127362932