Senior Mental Health Practitioner — Lead Clinician, 7‑Day Prison Service

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation trust in Bedford is seeking a Clinical Practitioner with a focus on mental health. This full-time position involves providing clinical leadership and therapeutic interventions to individuals with complex mental health needs. The role offers a unique opportunity to become a core member of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality mental health services within a prison environment. Candidates must have relevant clinical qualifications and experience in working with adults suffering from mental illness.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid UK professional registration.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and students.
• Strong skills in self-management and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and serve as Care Program Coordinator.
• Conduct assessments and deliver structured therapeutic interventions.
• Support the team manager in developing operational and clinical service mechanisms.

Skills

Clinical qualification to degree or diploma level

Understanding of individuals with complex needs

High quality risk assessment knowledge base

Training relevant to Practice Post Graduate Diploma

Working with adults with mental illness

Training in Leadership

Job description

A healthcare foundation trust in Bedford is seeking a Clinical Practitioner with a focus on mental health. This full-time position involves providing clinical leadership and therapeutic interventions to individuals with complex mental health needs. The role offers a unique opportunity to become a core member of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality mental health services within a prison environment. Candidates must have relevant clinical qualifications and experience in working with adults suffering from mental illness.