Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Longreach House
Position description for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner at Phoenix MCT, based at Longreach House, Redruth, Cornwall.
Responsibilities
* Lead the ward, deputising for the ward manager when required.
* Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the ward and provide high‑quality clinical leadership to the in‑patient multidisciplinary team.
* Supervise and direct staff ensuring consistent, safe and timely discharge.
* Work rotational shifts including weekends and bank holidays as necessary, with a flexible approach to maintain seamless service delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current professional registration – NMC or HCPC.
* Professional qualification – RMN, RGN, OT, STC or equivalent.
* Post‑graduate specialist training to degree level in a relevant subject area.
* Experience working with patients with complex and challenging needs.
* Experience working in an inpatient environment post qualification.
* Desirable: Experience managing a team/service.
Contract & Salary
* Band 6 – £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.
* Permanent, full‑time position.
* Agenda for change pay scheme.
Working Pattern
Full‑time, rotational shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
Location
Longreach Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Employer
Longreach House – part of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Trust provides community and hospital‑based care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Eligibility
Only current NHS staff within Cornwall Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board are eligible to apply.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled applicants.
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