Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a community based multi-disciplinary team in Harrogate on a 12 month fixed contract to cover maternity leave.
The post would be an ideal developmental post for someone looking to develop their community assessment and intervention skills. The leadership team will support applicants from different environments to ensure wellbeing is maintained. As a senior practitioner you will have a genuine interest in collaborative working with people of varying ages and complex needs, including service users, carers, families and our partners including statutory and voluntary agencies.
The successful candidate will participate in a range of interventions including triage, complex assessments and risk management and deliver evidence based psychological wellbeing interventions (training will be provided). The role may include ongoing coaching support, clinical and caseload supervision to junior colleagues and wider MDT members.
Applicants must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Main duties of the job
This role provides opportunities to develop leadership and clinical skills in a community setting. As a core team member you will manage your own caseload, including assessments, care coordination and delivering intervention in the community for people with complex needs ranging from mild to severe and enduring levels of need.
You will demonstrate excellent assessment, analysis, interpersonal and team working skills. You will work collaboratively with statutory and third sector agencies to promote holistic wellbeing and recovery-focused care.
The West Integrated Community Mental Health Team is a dynamic, supportive MDT focused on collaboration and joint working. You will contribute to service development and continuous improvement and innovation.
You will be encouraged to bring your skills and experience to the team and locality’s service development and improvement endeavours.
About Us
The vacancy is within a community-based service delivering care across Harrogate and Wetherby. The team is committed to providing excellent evidence-based quality care to adults with a flexible, proactive, person-centred practice.
Details
Date posted: 08 October 2025
Band: Band 6 | Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum | Contract: Fixed term | Duration: 12 months | Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Valley Gardens Resource Centre, Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate, HG1 2PW
Job Description and Person Specification
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed information and to ensure you meet the role criteria before applying.
You will have an enthusiastic approach toward personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and the support of an experienced multi-disciplinary leadership team, including the Team Manager and the Clinical Specialist Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Travel is essential across the locality; access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes is required. Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage interested professionals to contact us to discuss the role. It may be possible to arrange a visit to meet the team prior to interview.
Qualifications
Essential
* Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
* For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
* 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
* Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
* Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent).
Desirable
* Leadership or management qualification.
* Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area.
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
* Working collaboratively with service users and families/carers.
* Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups.
* Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Quality improvement activities.
Desirable
* Leadership or management experience.
* Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
Knowledge
Essential
* Post-graduate level knowledge of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
* Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
* Safeguarding and its application in practice.
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management.
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
* Research and development methodology.
* Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
* The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS).
Diversion/Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. It may also involve UK Skilled Worker sponsorship where applicable. For further information see the NHS/NHS Jobs guidance on sponsorship and overseas checks.
Employer details
Employer: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Valley Gardens Resource Centre, Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate, HG1 2PW
Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
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