CKMP Mental Health Practitioner (Prescriber/Non Prescriber)
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS14 0BB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U0019-25-0079 |
Summary
Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, languages, and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication with all multi-disciplinary team members, as well as with external stakeholders Other responsibilities The primary focus of this role is to provide mental health clinical services to patients, however there are a wealth of opportunities to engage with and drive initiatives, take leadership development roles and contribute to service improvement. Ability to adhere to organisational policies Maintain ongoing registration with the relevant accredited professional body Continue to develop and expand own personal clinical expertise as autonomous/independent practitioner. Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time In partnership with others, challenge and critically evaluate the boundaries of autonomous practice, such that patient access, choice and outcomes will improve Help in the development and evaluation of clinical guidelines, policy, competency tools and continuous improvement opportunities to support in the expansion of Health care professional roles in the delivery of optimal care Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.