Job summary
We are pleased to be able to advertise for a community mental health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a mental health professional who is looking to be at the forefront of future healthcare and integrated working within the Specialist Mental Health Services for Adults. As a multi-disciplinary team we provide holistic assessment and treatment pathways for people with mental health needs. Our team is made up of Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, as well as Mental Health Nurses. We also provide regular CPD sessions, reflective practice, staff support sessions, individual and group supervisions, and academic training, as well as access to external training resources.
Main duties of the job
To assess service users’ mental and physical health status and needs.
To assess other needs around their health and wellbeing.
To undertake and input into risk assessments jointly with the MDT and develop robust risk management plans, according to Trust policy.
To ensure development of robust care plans and delivery of those in partnership with multi-disciplinary colleagues and a range of health and social care agencies, within the DIALOG+ framework.
To identify where best those needs can be met and facilitate signposting, onward referral or rapid access to relevant professionals and services and to provide support/advice to the referring GP on effective management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing/OT/SW
- Evidence of post basic education
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to participate in the work of the M.D.T and contribute to the work of the Hub
- To demonstrate a knowledge of a range of therapeutic assessment and interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing mental health issues (risk assessment, MSE, capacity assessment, and Initial assessments)
- Ability to assess and support individuals experiencing acute mental illness distress and crisis via care planning and safety planning
- To demonstrate their understanding of legislation
- Ability to determine priorities against conflicting demands
- Ability to reflect on practice and interpersonal relationships
- Verbal, non-verbal communication skills and telephone skills.
- Negotiating skills
- Good IT skills with evidence of Microsoft Office and SystmOne Database
Desirable
- Ability to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff
- Skills in a range of therapeutic interventions
- Skills in psycho-social treatment options
Experience
Essential
- 2 years minimum post registration experience
- Experience of working with or within the community setting
Desirable
- Supervising the work of others
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Health and Legislation
- Needs of client group and their carers
- Evidence based practice
- Clinical governance
- The principles of whole team approach
- Understanding of CMHH practices
Desirable
- Standard Setting and Audit
- Evidence based service development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 23 July 2026
