Community Mental Health Practitioner Job at Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (Redcar)

Community Mental Health Practitioner

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Redcar

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

31049.00 - 37796.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day. Come and join the Redcar & Cleveland community team. The Community Hub team are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the team to aid our journey to change and improve the local community's experience with mental health services, adopting a 'no wrong door approach'. The Community Hub CMHT will support with short term interventions in collaboration with partner agencies and voluntary partners.

Job Responsibility:

Provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on psychologically informed brief interventions
Work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families
Deliver clinical interventions specific to care pathways
Manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies providing care coordination in line with CPA
Develop skills in psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management
Encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills
Use own initiative and make decisions independently
Commit to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities

Requirements:

Current professional registration with an approved professional body
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards
Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale)
Working with people with mental ill health
Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team
Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities
Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Nice to have:

Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
Working in a community setting
Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Working in partnership with other agencies
Competency in venepuncture

What we offer:

Regular supervision and support
Full training and Preceptorship programme
Opportunity to develop special interests such as substance misuse and psychological interventions
Opportunities for growth in practice and professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Expiration:
February 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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