Mental Health Practitioner

5 months ago


Buxton, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse/Occupational Therapist, or a Social Worker who is looking for an exciting opportunity to work within the Living Well Community Mental Health ?

The post will be in the short term offer which will consist of carrying out initial conversations (assessment) to support people to receive support and work towards their goals to recovery.

If so then we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Practitioner to work in Buxton. This role sits within a multi-agency team, including health, social care, voluntary sector and lived experience roles, with the aim to meet the need of the local population accessing supporting for their mental health.

You will be provided with a full induction into the Living Well model and practice and be offered support and training in the role.

We would welcome informal visits with prior arrangement to meet our team.

To provide a caring and compassionate service with clear boundaries and expectations.
To complete initial conversations (assessments) to help people plan what they need.
Hold a caseload of people with deteriorating/fluctuating mental health problems and work alongside them to help achieve their goals.
Discuss initial enquiries with anyone in the system.
Attend Living Well Team Meetings.
It is essential that you have good communication skills and that you operate as a well-integrated member of the multiagency team, maintaining a person-centred focus.
You will need a thorough knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation and be able to demonstrate expertise in risk assessment and management.
As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will have post registration experience and be able to demonstrate post-registration study and development.
You will be expected to be a role model, offering mentoring and supervision to other staff and students.

You will need to have the ability to transport yourself and service users across a wide, geographical area, without compromising service needs.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”

**Benefits include**:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible

27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service

Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Structured learning and development opportunities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account



  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As an Older Adults Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to individuals with mental health needs.Main ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Older Adult Practitioner - Living Well NHS AfC: Band 6 Main areaRegistered Mental Health Nurses or Occupational TherapistsGradeNHS AfC: Band 6ContractPermanentHoursPart time - hours per week Job ref-OPC-4- SiteCorbar ViewTownBuxtonSalary£, - £, pa, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 : Want to make a real difference and have a truly...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As an Older Adults Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health needs of older adults in our community.Main DutiesThe successful candidate will be...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Transformative Role in Community Mental HealthWe are seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in the picturesque town of Buxton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented professional to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities.About the...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As an Older Adults Mental Health Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to older adults with functional mental health conditions in a community setting.Main DutiesThe...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We currently have an opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated, innovative, and forward-thinking, fully qualified Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) to join our newly developed Acute Home Visiting Service which forms part of the Team Up Derbyshire partnership. This is an exciting time to join our workforce based in the High Peak Derbyshire. This...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Older Adults Specialist to join our Community Mental Health Team in Derbyshire.The successful candidate will have a strong background in working with older adults with functional mental health conditions, and will be passionate about delivering person-centred support to enable individuals to live...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Community Practitioner, working with older adults with functional mental health conditions in a community setting.The successful candidate will be part of the High Peak Older Adult Community Mental Health Team and the Living Well Team, supporting...

  • Mental Health Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team in the High Peak and North Dales Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to older adults with functional and organic illnesses.Your primary focus will be on assessing, treating,...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Make a positive difference in people's lives by joining Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Mental Health Specialist for Older Adults.We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join our High Peak Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and Living Well Team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health Full time

    **Job description** Do you genuinely care about making a difference and are motivated to improve mental health outcomes for people and their communities? Do you want to use your experience of mental health difficulties and recovery to motivate, encourage and support people going through similar experiences? The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health is...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infant Feeding Practitioner in Derbyshire. You will work across the locality as part of the infant feeing practitioner team. This role is part of the 0-5 children services and will involve close work with health visitors and midwives in the local area. They will be visiting new families in the immediate post birth...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a fully-qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for an exciting challenge with lots of variety? We currently have an opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated, innovative and forward-thinking, fully qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our newly developed Acute Home Visiting Service. You will be required to work...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health Full time

    **Job description** The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health (DFMH) is a charity supporting individuals living with or recovering from mental ill health. We are looking to recruit the following position in the High Peak area of Derbyshire - based at our Buxton office. **Derbyshire Living Well Wellbeing Coach** **Salary**: £21,658.00 per year Full Time...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health Full time

    **Job description** The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health (DFMH) is a charity supporting individuals living with or recovering from mental ill health. We are looking to recruit the following position in the High Peak area of Derbyshire - based at our Buxton office. **Derbyshire Living Well Wellbeing Coach** **Salary**: £21,658.00 per year Full Time...


  • Buxton, United Kingdom The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health Full time

    **Job description** The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health (DFMH) is a charity supporting individuals living with or recovering from mental ill health. We are looking to recruit the following position in the High Peak area of Derbyshire - based at our Buxton office. **Derbyshire Living Well Wellbeing Coach** **Salary**:£20,202.00 per year Full Time...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the Role">As a Community CAMHS Mental Health Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex cases, conducting routine assessments, and developing collaborative care and risk management plans. Your expertise will help us deliver...

  • Senior Practitioner

    4 weeks ago


    Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time

    Derbyshire County Council Adult Care is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead the High Peak South Social Work Team. The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge and experience of the statutory responsibilities in the implementation of The Care Act 2014 and The Mental Capacity Act 2005.The Senior Practitioner will be responsible for supporting the...

  • Senior Practitioner

    5 months ago


    Buxton, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time

    Derbyshire County Council Adult Care are seeking to recruit a full time permanent Senior Practitioner for the High Peak South Social Work Team. The successful applicant will have substantial knowledge and experience of the statutory responsibilities in the implementation of The Care Act 2014. They will also have experience of working in accordance with the...


  • Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time

    Derbyshire County Council Adult Care invites applications for a Senior Practitioner position within the High Peak South Social Work Team.The successful candidate will possess substantial knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and experience working in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.Key responsibilities will include...