Job overview
This is a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner role working within Older adult services in Tameside. We would consider a Band 5 to 6 development role for the right candidate.
This role involves providing interventions to identified people in a community setting, with severe and enduring mental health issues and/or an organic diagnosis. We work with particularly challenging and complex cases.
Main duties of the job
To work in the community and liaise with in-patient areas assessing and
prioritising patients appropriately. To manage a caseload of patients with complex and challenging mental health needs.
To assess people in the most appropriate location often in their own home working in accordance with the Lone working Policy.
To plan and implement appropriate person centred interventions to meet the needs of the individual. Contribute to making decisions regarding patient care in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of of care. Maintain standards with regards to the quality of interventions provided. Work within the framework of the All Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and be willing to undertake relevant training.
To carry out a thorough holistic assessment of the persons current mental health needs, including risk assessment and psychological needs.
To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical
management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting
To be able to assess and manage patients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication. Maintain confidentiality and a high professional standard at all times
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join Tameside Older Peoples CMHT as a Band 6 practitioner. You will be joining a full team of highly experienced practitioners which includes Nurses, Older Peoples Clinical Psychologists, Support Workers, Psychiatrists, OT's and Qualified Assistant Practitioners. The role is to support the older peoples community mental health nursing team in managing the care and treatment of older people in the community. This will involve working with patients diagnosed with both organic and functional illness. The post-holder will also support the duty system that is operated within the team in response to crisis calls that they receive.
We work closely with our Home Intervention Team, our CERN pathway, our Memory Assessment Services and our inpatient wards. Communication with other local agencies is a key part of the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached.
To work in the community and liaise with in-patient areas assessing and
prioritizing patients appropriately. To manage a caseload of patients with complex and challenging mental health needs.
To assess people in the most appropriate location often in their own home working in accordance with the Lone working Policy.
To plan and implement appropriate person centered interventions to meet the needs of the individual. Contribute to making decisions regarding patient care in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of of care. Maintain standards with regards to the quality of interventions provided. Work within the framework of the All Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and be willing to undertake relevant training.
To carry out a thorough holistic assessment of the persons current mental health needs, including risk assessment and psychological needs.
To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical
management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting
To be able to assess and manage patients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication. Maintain confidentiality and a high professional standard at all times
Person specification
education/qualifications
Essential criteria
* RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
* Accredited skills training
* Trained to degree level
* Demonstrable experience in mental health
* An accredited mentor for nursing students
* ECG training
* Venipuncture training
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working within Old Age Psychiatry
* Experience of acting as care co-ordinator under the Care Programme Approach
* Monitoring effects and side effects of service user medication
* Assessing service users capacity to manage own medication
* Experience of MDT working
Desirable criteria
* Experience of community based mental health services
* Experience of working with carers in a collaborative way
* Experience of working with voluntary sector
* Experience of providing supervision
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of all mental disorders
* Knowledge of services available through Local Authority
* Awareness of relevant mental health legislation / policy issues
* Knowledge of social inclusion and recovery model of care
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of services available through voluntary and private sector
* Evidence of presentation skills or providing training
* Evidence of management skills
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to identify and coordinate effective risk management
* Experience and / or skills in working in partnership with colleagues, service users, carers
* Skills in a range of evidence based practice
* Demonstration of sound professional and communication skills within / between multi-agency teams
* Skill to receive and provide clinical supervision
* Experience of initiating and participating in the change management process
* Skills in assessment / care management and care planning
* To be able to work autonomously in a community setting
* Ability to manage a substantial caseload
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users
* IT skills
* Flexible and adaptable
Desirable criteria
* Basic IT skills
* Experience in audit and statistics
* To have had experience in planning and developing a service
* Ability to represent the clinic at departmental meetings
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🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
đź“Ł Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.