Job summary
Come and join the Scarborough Integrated Community Team. We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our journey to change and improve the local community's experience with mental health services.
Our team provides comprehensive recovery focused mental health care to adults with moderate to severe and enduring mental health needs within the community. The team works collaboratively to promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
We encourage discussions staff to come along to visit, our bases and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT. Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop special interests such as substance misuse and psychological interventions.
You will be a valued member of the teamand will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.
You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team. The service currently operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm, flexibility and part-time or job share can be considered.
Nursing candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team, you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on psychologically informed brief interventions.
You will be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families. You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. You will carry out mental health assessments, attend the daily triage meetings, cover duty and hold a caseload of patients.
You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.
There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high-quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYA-006-26-A
Job locations
The Ellis Centre
Dean Road
Scarborough
YO12 7SN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Nursing candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying for generic posts
Additional contact details:
Ben Sweeting - Advanced Nurse Practitioner - 01723 355095
Louise Brindle - Clinical Specialist - 01723 355095
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
3. For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
4. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
5. Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
6. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
7. Leadership or management qualification
8. Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
9. Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
10. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
11. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
12. Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
Desirable
13. Leadership or management experience
14. Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
Knowledge
Essential
15. Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
16. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
17. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
18. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.