Mental Health Practitioner in Pontefract

Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join the Core Team at Baghill House Health & Wellbeing Centre, Pontefract. Full‑time, permanent and flexible. Salary £39,959 – £48,117 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based interventions (SCM, DBT skills) to individuals and groups.
• Manage own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk‑management protocols.
• Conduct assessment, care planning, therapeutic delivery and review of outcomes.
• Supervise and support other team members, provide clinical governance and participate in service development.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, mileage and drug administration records, and produce required monthly statistics.
• Participate in the Core CMHT duty rota, work collaboratively across multi‑disciplinary teams, and ensure professional registration is maintained.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation and resourcefulness.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including extended hours.
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments for non‑drivers).
• Professional attitude and leadership skills.

Training and Competencies

• Assessment and care‑planning skills.
• Risk assessment, risk‑management and safety skills.
• Post‑registration qualifications and relevant training (ShRM, L3 or equivalent).
• Experience with clinical governance, quality improvement and audit processes.
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation (Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding).

Professional Experience

• Significant experience in a mental health setting, with demonstrated skills in assessment, therapeutic delivery and risk management.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring colleagues, students or trainees.
• Experience in integrated multi‑disciplinary environments and co‑working with other professions.
• Proven ability to use IT systems, maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continuous professional development.
• Experience in delivering a range of therapeutic techniques, including trauma‑informed interventions.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration for Mental Health Practitioners (RMN).
• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist registration with Social Work England or HCPC.
• Practice education or practice assessor preparation certificate.
• Evidence of experience in mentoring/supporting learners.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to integrate principles of Clinical Governance and partnership working.
• Evidence of awareness of equality, diversity and the inclusion of these principles in care planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes and carer services.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post and maintain a satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years.

EEO Statement

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, value diversity and aim for a workforce reflective of our communities.

Legal and Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Application Information

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applicants who are sponsored are invited to apply. The position may be closed before the advertised closing date; please apply as soon as possible.