Job summary
- Main area
- Adult Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-RCG-0638
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ferham Clinic
- Town
- Rotherham
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Mental Health Practitioner (Group Pathway)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The post holder will work as a member of a multidisciplinary within the Adult Community Mental Health Teams, providing a service to clients experiencing mental health symptoms of a serious and enduring nature.
To be responsible as the Lead Professional for reviewing, planning and implementing evidence-based care. You will be responsible for the running, management and supervision of groups as well as supporting staff in the pathway.
To be responsible for managing the waiting lists within the group pathway
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
Applicants must demonstrate a flexible approach, evolving around the needs of service users, their families and significant others. The role involves working as a team member, with the responsibility of a caseload across traditional boundaries of Adult and the voluntary sector services specifically for those engaging in the therapeutic Group Pathway; responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence-based care, and responsible for the facilitation, management and supervision of groups as well as supporting staff in the pathway.
The service ethos is focused on recovery and social inclusion and therefore offers successful applicants an exciting and demanding opportunity to improve people’s lives.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent team working skills, who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills in this area. You should be a competent and motivated practitioner with appropriate demonstrable experience.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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 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:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
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
- Registered Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist / Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse / Social Worker) Post graduate continued professional development
- To be a member of a professional body and to abide by their code of conduct and RDaSH trust policies and procedures
Desirable criteria
- Additional post graduate relevant qualifications
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of appropriate and relevant frameworks, legislation and policy.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information and complete high level risk assessment and care planning.
- Care and assessment of people with mental health problems.
- Interventions, treatment approaches and evidence based practice in the care of people with mental illness.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to develop individuals and teams to meet high service standards.
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Terri elliott
- Job title
- CBT lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 215777
- Additional information
For further information please contact either Terri Elliott, CBT Lead on 03000 215777
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