Mental Health Senior Practitioner

7 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time £35,392 - £42,618

Job Title:
Band 6Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Access to Intervention Team

Type:
Permanent

Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join our client's team working within the Access to Intervention service for adult mental health referrals on the Isle of Wight.

The successful candidate, with a professional qualification, will have experience in crisis mental health assessments and interventions, serving individuals with mental health concerns.

Responsibilities include triaging referrals, conducting assessments, providing brief interventions, and guiding service users towards suitable care pathways. Additionally, responding to crisis situations within the community and police stations when necessary is expected.
The role entails shift work covering a 24/7 schedule, including public holidays, with a rotational pattern.
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk evaluations for referred individuals.
Plan and deliver acute and intensive crisis response care within the community.
Collaborate with service users and other agencies to ensure continuity of care post-service.

Analysis and Judgement:
Plan and organise workload effectively, including shift coordination.

Planning and Organising:
Liaise with mental health services for optimal treatment pathways.

Patient and Client Care:
Conduct timely assessments of health and social needs, formulating appropriate care plans.
Ensure evidence-based interventions and risk management practices.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.

Service and Policy Development:
Supervise non-professionally qualified staff, including appraisals.
Effectively utilise electronic patient records and databases.
Ensure timely and accurate data entry for maintaining client records.
Involvement in Surveys and Research:
~ RMN, Social Worker, Learning Disabilities Nurse, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or OT with mental health experience
Demonstrated utilisation of evidence-based practices and reflective techniques in mental health nursing.
Documented certifications in risk assessment, crisis management, brief intervention, and patient care management.
Knowledge and application of various models of practice in social and healthcare settings.
Familiarity with interventions and methodologies addressing both social and healthcare requirements.

Up-to-date understanding of national legislation and professional standards relevant to mental health and social care (e.g., Community Care Act, Mental Health Act).

Proficient in report writing, risk assessment, and management procedures.
Possession of mentorship or supervision qualifications/training.
Capability to undertake mandatory Breakaway (personal safety) training and work effectively in lone-working situations with mentally ill patients.
Availability for shift work covering a 24-hour period and possession of a clean driving license.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to diverse environments.
Competence in working across various clinical and community settings, employing group delivery methods where necessary.
Proficiency in team-building and conducting brief interventions
Computer literacy to aid in documentation and communication processes.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
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