Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for 2 permanent, full time Band 6 Community Mental Health practitioner to join the team at Knowsley Community Mental Health Team. This post is not suitable for newly qualified staff, however it is suitable for qualified Mental Health Nurses We are looking for an individual with genuine enthusiasm for working in a community environment, supporting service users to live their life and manage their mental health in order to maximise their recovery and quality of life. We welcome someone who is caring and who is motivated to provide high quality care with a recovery focused approach for a client group with complex mental health conditions. The successful candidate will be supported with access to continues professional development, regular clinical supervision and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Knowsley CMHT strives for excellence and support the Community Transformation model that supports our service users to access different speciality services across community. Main duties of the job The Community Mental Health Team supports individuals who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The teams are a busy and skilled multi-disciplinary group which actively promotes close partnership working within the wider community. If you feel you possess the values of Mersey Care NHS Trust we would welcome an application from you. Applicants should hold the professional qualification of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have experience working in this field since qualifying. The role will include providing high quality evidenced based care, formulating risk management plans, supervising risk assessments, providing expertise and advice, care co-ordination and supervising junior staff. In addition, we require a strong commitment to working with service users with complex needs, in order to assist them plan and take steps towards their recovery as well as promoting signposting to additional services such as Psychology, Life rooms and wider resources available in the community. You will have excellent interpersonal skills that will enable you to support service users and their families and challenge, motivate, influence and inspire your colleagues at all levels. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-MHC7000889 Job locations Bluebell Medical Centre Bluebell Lane Huyton L36 7XY Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be based within the Community Mental Health Team and will : Provide assessments and develop treatment plans for service users on caseload Act as named practitioner and coordinate care between services Hold a caseload of people with severe and enduring mental health problems Participate in team meetings, MDT meetings and training opportunities Provide advice and support for service users and carers Participate in delivery of group interventions Supervision of junior colleagues in the team Liaise with colleagues and coordinate care for service users on caseload Support and monitor the service user whilst commencing medication Work collaboratively with other members of the MDT Attend regular supervision and team meetings Participate in training opportunities Support people with complex needs and provide advice and guidance as peoples needs change Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be based within the Community Mental Health Team and will : Provide assessments and develop treatment plans for service users on caseload Act as named practitioner and coordinate care between services Hold a caseload of people with severe and enduring mental health problems Participate in team meetings, MDT meetings and training opportunities Provide advice and support for service users and carers Participate in delivery of group interventions Supervision of junior colleagues in the team Liaise with colleagues and coordinate care for service users on caseload Support and monitor the service user whilst commencing medication Work collaboratively with other members of the MDT Attend regular supervision and team meetings Participate in training opportunities Support people with complex needs and provide advice and guidance as peoples needs change Person Specification Knowledge/ Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute environment. Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff. Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge/Shift Co-ordinator Experience of Care Planning process Working in a multiagency framework Demonstrate a contribution to change management process Experience in positive leadership of a team Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches Recovery Model Mental Health Act (1983) Effective Care Coordination Relevant National policies and guidance Evidence based and reflective practice Mental Capacity Act Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection. Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines Desirable An overview of the Trust's objectives Qualifications Essential Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration Desirable Post registration training in relevant field Leadership/Management training Assessor/Mentorship Training Skills Essential Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Ability to delegate and coordinate Ability to work to deadlines Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues Effective time & workload management Ability to work to deadlines Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively IT skills Ability to travel in the course of performing duties. Desirable Project Management Formulation of reports Presentation skills Resource and Budget management Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Person Specification Knowledge/ Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute environment. Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff. Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge/Shift Co-ordinator Experience of Care Planning process Working in a multiagency framework Demonstrate a contribution to change management process Experience in positive leadership of a team Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches Recovery Model Mental Health Act (1983) Effective Care Coordination Relevant National policies and guidance Evidence based and reflective practice Mental Capacity Act Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection. Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines Desirable An overview of the Trust's objectives Qualifications Essential Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration Desirable Post registration training in relevant field Leadership/Management training Assessor/Mentorship Training Skills Essential Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Ability to delegate and coordinate Ability to work to deadlines Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues Effective time & workload management Ability to work to deadlines Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively IT skills Ability to travel in the course of performing duties. Desirable Project Management Formulation of reports Presentation skills Resource and Budget management Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Bluebell Medical Centre Bluebell Lane Huyton L36 7XY Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)