Senior Community Mental Health Lead — MDT Care

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their newly developed team in Chester. Ideal candidates will participate in important interventions for those with varying degrees of mental health needs. The role includes providing supervision and coaching to junior colleagues, as well as ensuring the effective delivery of community-based support. Applicants should have at least 18 months of post-qualifying experience and must demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have 18 months post-qualifying experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based practice in mental health.
• Understanding of Mental Health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intervention in the community with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in triage and complex assessments.

Skills

Significant experience working with people with mental ill health

Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers

Providing clinical supervision

Mentoring students

Quality improvement activities

Leadership or management experience

Strong assessment and interpersonal skills

Clinical risk assessment and management

Education

Current professional registration with an approved professional body

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their newly developed team in Chester. Ideal candidates will participate in important interventions for those with varying degrees of mental health needs. The role includes providing supervision and coaching to junior colleagues, as well as ensuring the effective delivery of community-based support. Applicants should have at least 18 months of post-qualifying experience and must demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.