B6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPN)

Overview

In this role you join a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive assessments and a range of interventions for individuals with severe mental health issues, supporting their recovery. You will manage a defined caseload, perform initial assessments, and respond to crises in the community, contributing to a recovery-focused, innovative service. A valid driving licence and ability to work in community settings are essential. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and service users to provide high-quality care and support carers.

Pay / Benefits

• Band 6
• Salary 41,957 to 50,387 a year
• 5% Fringe HCAS
• Permanent contract
• Full-time
• NHS Foundation Trust employer

Responsibilities

• Lead professional responsibility for a number of service users
• Conduct initial assessments for new referrals
• Support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care
• Manage a defined caseload and participate in ongoing professional development with opportunities for low-intensity psychological interventions
• Work independently within an established, recovery-focused team

Key requirements

• Current UK professional registration (NMC/HCPC – OT/SWE)
• Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social Work
• Experience at post-graduate diploma level or equivalent; clinical supervision training mentioned
• Valid driving licence with unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work in community settings
• UK right to work for duration of role

• excellent communication
• collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
• commitment to high-quality service
• ability to conduct initial assessments
• delivering low-intensity psychological interventions
• community-based care delivery

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