This Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner post sits within the Mental Health Support Teams run by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, serving children and young people in schools and communities. The work centres on mental health assessments, interventions, triage and duty functions, and managing risk and safeguarding concerns. It is an early intervention service guided by the THRIVE framework, with travel across several localities required. Registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and a driving licence with access to a vehicle are needed.
What the job involves
- Undertake mental health assessments of children, young people and families
- Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions in schools and community settings
- Support triage and duty functions
- Review referrals and make appropriate decisions about support
- Assess and manage risk
- Respond to safeguarding concerns
- Ensure children and young people receive appropriate support
- Work collaboratively with schools, families, community services and partner agencies
- Contribute to service development and the delivery of safe, effective care
- Travel across the locality to meet service needs
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) registration
Experience
- Experience of supporting children, young people and adults with mental health difficulties
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess and manage risk
- Ability to respond to safeguarding concerns
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Permission to work in the UK
- DBS disclosure, with the cost deducted from salary once started
What’s offered
- Robust clinical supervision
- Regular clinical and management supervision
- Strong multidisciplinary support
- Ongoing professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working considered in line with the flexible working policy
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
