Job summary
The Complex Needs Service (CNS) supports patients with Complex Emotional and Relational Needs using the Structured Clinical Management (SCM) framework. This role will see you working as part of a well-resourced, multidisciplinary team, where your contributions will play a significant part in a persons transformative recovery.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 who is wanting to further their training and education in using therapeutic approaches. This is not a typical MHP role. You will see you patients weekly and develop a good therapeutic rapport enabling you to deliver psychologically informed therapies within the SCM framework. You are not expected to apply for this role with all the knowledge required- we will provide all training required for the right candidate to fulfil the role.
As a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) within CNS, your clinical responsibilities will focus on a small caseload. You will have a high level of both line management and clinical supervision, weekly reflective practice and protected peer led workshop spaces. You will receive training in SCM, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT). This is provided via a range of methods including external training, supervision and peer support
Main duties of the job
You will be a vital part of the patients journey throughout the Structured Clinical Management treatment program from, Assessment, stabilisation, treatment, graduation and discharge back to their GP.
This is not a typical MHP role. You will see you patients weekly and develop a good therapeutic rapport enabling you to deliver psychologically informed therapies within the SCM framework.
Your patients, as they move throughout the treatment program, will also have CNS Skills group and additional appointments with the Occupational therapy assistants and Peers support works as needed.
You will work Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm excluding bank holidays.
Your maximum caseload will be 10 patients
You will be expected to be a co-facilitator in some group work across the CNS pathway.
We are a supportive multidisciplinary team with a diverse skillset and for any queries that arise in your day there is a variety of different disciplines available to access for support.
In addition to this you will have regular Clinical Supervision, Weekly Group reflective practice, Management Supervision, protected time for peer led workshops, monthly CPD and Daily Huddles.
You will be actively encouraged to undertake training to support you in your role and your professional development.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C
Job locations
Complex Needs Service, Covercroft
Colman Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8QU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following assessment, where indicated, provide treatment using
effective evidence-based interventions, as appropriate.
Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions.
Ensure that information and progress regarding patients are
communicated promptly and accurately to other team members and
relevant organisations whilst having due regard for confidentiality.
Where indicated act as MHP to ensure that each patient in their care
receives an individual assessment and regularly updated care plan
which is formulated with the service user. This will be in line with the
Trusts Policy where indicated.
Standard keyboard skills to be able to meet the IT requirements of the
post
Participate in regular clinical supervision with clinical supervisors and
managerial supervision with line manager.
Undertake relevant training and work towards accreditation where
desired to develop in your role as SCM Worker.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following assessment, where indicated, provide treatment using
effective evidence-based interventions, as appropriate.
Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions.
Ensure that information and progress regarding patients are
communicated promptly and accurately to other team members and
relevant organisations whilst having due regard for confidentiality.
Where indicated act as MHP to ensure that each patient in their care
receives an individual assessment and regularly updated care plan
which is formulated with the service user. This will be in line with the
Trusts Policy where indicated.
Standard keyboard skills to be able to meet the IT requirements of the
post
Participate in regular clinical supervision with clinical supervisors and
managerial supervision with line manager.
Undertake relevant training and work towards accreditation where
desired to develop in your role as SCM Worker.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
* Knowledge of personality disorder
* Risk management
* Knowledge of EUPD
* Knowledge of Structured Clinical Management, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization Based Treatment
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to meet travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
* Appropriate degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
* Appropriate mentors award
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
* Teaching/training qualification
* Psychological therapy qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of care work within an appropriate community mental health setting.
* Case load management
* Management of complex mental health needs in a community setting
* Experience of counselling skills in a relevant area
Desirable
* Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
* Knowledge of personality disorder
* Risk management
* Knowledge of EUPD
* Knowledge of Structured Clinical Management, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization Based Treatment
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to meet travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
* Appropriate degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
* Appropriate mentors award
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
* Teaching/training qualification
* Psychological therapy qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of care work within an appropriate community mental health setting.
* Case load management
* Management of complex mental health needs in a community setting
* Experience of counselling skills in a relevant area
Desirable
* Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Complex Needs Service, Covercroft
Colman Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8QU
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Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Complex Needs Service, Covercroft
Colman Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8QU
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