Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Barnsley, S71 5RG
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
37.5 hours per week An opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 post within the Single Point of Access (Barnsley). The service operates Mon-Fri 0...
The successful applicant will be
expected to carry out initial assessments in a variety of settings for service
users referred into secondary care mental health services. The team accept
referrals from local GP practices, other health care professionals and
partnering agencies.
The post requires excellent risk
assessment skills and confidence in decision making around complex mental
health conditions.
You will be working in a
supportive multi-disciplinary team however you must be able to undertake lone
working in community settings. You will also be expected to liaise with other
parts of statutory services and third sector organisations.
The applicant will undertake the role of duty
worker in addition to assessments and triage. This will involve accepting
referrals, providing advice and signposting to service users and their families.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have
their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
We are aware that an increasing
number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough
screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If
you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS
Jobs application form.
Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.
Key Result Areas
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to
people and carers.
- Supervision and support of other team members.
- Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
Professional
1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
- Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
- Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
- Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
- Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
- Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
- Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
- Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
- Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
- Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader
Administrative
1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.
2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
3. Maintains accurate mileage records.
4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).
6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.
Education
1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.
- Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
- Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
- Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
- Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.
Personnel
1. Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.
- Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
- Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.
- Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.
- Attends team meetings.
- Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
We put the person first and in the centre
We know that families and carers matter
We are respectful, honest, open and transparent
We improve and aim to be outstanding
We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow
Safeguarding
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
Desirable
- Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
- A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Professional attitude.
- Leadership skills.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Experience of carer services/ issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
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Provenance
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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