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Job summary

Main area
Adult community mental health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
376-DCGM-0335
Employer
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Swallownest Court
Town
Rotherham
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust logo

Community Mental Health Practitioner

Band 6

Job overview

The post holder will work as a member of a multidisciplinary within the Adult Community Mental Health Treatment Team, providing a service to those experiencing mental health  symptoms of a serious and enduring nature. 

To be responsible as Key Worker for the assessment and co-ordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to a defined group of service users and their carers.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team.

To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.

·        Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of service users contacting the crisis service as appropriate.

·        Providing an effective advice, guidance and decision making process culminating in the co-ordination of any reviewed plan of care.

·        Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. 

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre-qualification experience plus additional training/short courses
Desirable criteria
  • Continuing post qualification Mental health training
  • Experience of working with People with mental health problems

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate experience post qualification in the field of mental health
  • Crisis working Management of complex needs
Desirable criteria
  • Work in multi-disciplinary Setting
  • Local Government experience Mental Health experience Care Programme Approach Care co-ordination.
  • Experience of working with Older people with mental health problems

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Equal Opportunities’ Policy.
  • Knowledge of the National Health Service and related organisations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in mental health work
  • experience in delivering psycho social interventions
  • Knowledge of Dialog plus

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage a large case load and co-ordinate care as a key worker
  • Assessment and organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise work.
  • Range of intervention skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Evidence of co-ordinating /planning interagency approaches to mental health care.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings High standards of literacy and IT skills.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Listening into Action (LiA)Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Smith
Job title
Clinical
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07377048699
Additional information

Riann Parr - Psychosis and bi-polar lead -  <[email protected]>

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