Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
Band 6
Main area: Community Mental Health
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs)
Job ref: 364-A-8509-A
Site: Western House, Town: Stansted
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.
* We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
Job Overview
As part of our Community Transformation programme, we have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established Multidisciplinary team. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Undertake comprehensive assessments and formulate personalised care plans.
2. Conduct risk assessments of individuals and their environments.
3. Provide and oversee the management and care of service users.
4. Produce accurate and timely documentation and maintain records.
5. Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner.
6. Provide education about prescribed medication and mental illness.
Person Specification
Professional
* Professional registration
* Evidence of post-qualification training
Transport
* Car driver with valid UK licence
* Own car for work purposes
Experience
* Minimum of 12 months experience at Band 5
* Evidence of community exposure
Please note: staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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