Mental Health Specialist Lead

1 week ago


Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced mental health professional to join our team as a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner. This role is ideal for individuals looking to move from inpatient to community settings or those ready to step up into a specialist role.

The successful candidate will lead the team and be responsible for tasks such as triage referrals, holistic psychosocial assessments, and implementing risk management plans. They will also provide supervision to colleagues and support with medication management.

About Us

NHS AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) is a diverse organization with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. Our people promote mental health and wellbeing, and we recognize that happy and fulfilled employees provide better care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Triage referrals to the service and make recommendations.
  • Complete holistic psychosocial assessments within the community.
  • Implement risk management and care plans for effective home treatment of Service Users.
  • Support with medication management and concordance within the community.
  • Provide telephone support to service users who call in during times of crisis.
  • Provide supervision to Band 4 colleagues.
Salary and Benefits

This full-time position comes with an estimated salary of £40,419-£53,442 per annum, depending on experience. In addition, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, annual leave, and training opportunities.

This role offers excellent career progression opportunities, with automatic progression to a Band 7 post upon successful completion of the ASYE programme. You will also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.



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