Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 25 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic team within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and their families by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

About You

  • Registered professional qualification (e.g., RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist).
  • Significant experience in mental health services and care coordination.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Access to NHS benefits, including pension scheme and generous annual leave.
  • Commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working options.

Apply TodayIf you are passionate about improving mental health care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Main duties of the job

This is a community-based role that may require frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a defined caseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental Health Service.

To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, utilising the care co-ordination system.

  • To develop the interface between primary and secondary care services so the patients/carers are offered focused and co-ordinated packages of care that are appropriate to their needs.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-172

Job locations

East Cornwall

To be confirmed

PL312QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant professional registration - RMN, OT, SW
  • Evidence of post basic training
  • Current professional registration NMC, HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant professional registration - RMN, OT, SW
  • Evidence of post basic training
  • Current professional registration NMC, HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working with mental health patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Cornwall

To be confirmed

PL312QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Cornwall

To be confirmed

PL312QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Gilly Constance

gilly.constance@nhs.net

01208834300

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-172

Job locations

East Cornwall

To be confirmed

PL312QT


Supporting documents

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