MHSOP Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hartlepool, TS25 1NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9346-25-0698 |
Summary
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis. This is a challenging but rewarding role, offering an exciting opportunity to those who have a professional registration with the NMC or HCPC. You will need to have strong assessment and therapeutic skills to fulfill this role. You will require the ability to work autonomously whilst still contributing to the team as a whole. Previous experience of working with older people who are suffering from a range of mental health conditions is essential. The role requires working with many other organisations and partners to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care.As a Senior Practitioner you will be expected to supervise and mentor junior members of staff as well as student nurses. There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision. You will be offered training and development opportunities to fully support your role within the team. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.