Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Mental health Practitioner

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Practitioner, Mental health practitioner, social worker to join our multi-disciplinary team and share theirknowledge and clinical expertise.As a senior Practitioner, you will provide Clinical Leadership and will act as Care Program Co Ordinator (CPA) with individuals who have complex mentalhealth problems.Undertake assessments and provide structured therapeutic interventions with complex individuals, treatment programs and / or interventions to supportrecovery,The Mental Health Team provides a seven-day service. Monday to Sunday (8:30 - 16:30 the post holder will work as a core member of the team deliveringand providing a comprehensive safe, effective mental health service that encompasses Primary and Secondary mental health provision within the prison.The Post holder will support the Team Manager in their development of operational and clinical Service Mechanisms.Act as an exemplary professional role-model in embracing core values of dignity, respect, care and compassion. Be aware of and keep updated on widerissues affecting future professional practice in mental health and the wider context of health and social care and ensure these are communicated tomembers of the team.The post holder will provide highly visible, authoritative leadership and management to deliver services within agreed service models.The post holder will work to establish effective multi-disciplinary work within the wider prison establishment.

Main duties of the job

Mental health team operate a seven day service ( Monday -Sunday).

Triaging referrals on the mental health waiting list

completing screening assessments for new patients

Completing Mental health assessments

Holding a mental health caseload

Attending ACCT reviews and GOAD reviews

Completing Inpatient assessments and Screenings

Supervising junior staff and students

providing interventions for patients as per care plan

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG679-MH

Job locations

BEDFORD

ST LOYES STREET

BEDFORD

MK40 1HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Clinical qualification to degree or diploma level.
understanding of Individuals with Complex needs
High quality risk assessment knowledge base

Desirable

Training relevant to Practice Post Graduate Diploma
working with Adults with Mental Illness
Training in Leadership

Knowledge

Essential

Good Knowledge of the Mental Health Act utilised in the prisons and court
Working knowledge of CPA and Section 117 meetings
Data Collection experience
Experience of working with Personality disordered individuals and those on the Autistic spectrum

Desirable

prison experience
supervising staff and students
skills in self-management and time management

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Clinical qualification to degree or diploma level.
understanding of Individuals with Complex needs
High quality risk assessment knowledge base

Desirable

Training relevant to Practice Post Graduate Diploma
working with Adults with Mental Illness
Training in Leadership

Knowledge

Essential

Good Knowledge of the Mental Health Act utilised in the prisons and court
Working knowledge of CPA and Section 117 meetings
Data Collection experience
Experience of working with Personality disordered individuals and those on the Autistic spectrum

Desirable

prison experience
supervising staff and students
skills in self-management and time management

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

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

BEDFORD

ST LOYES STREET

BEDFORD

MK40 1HG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

BEDFORD

ST LOYES STREET

BEDFORD

MK40 1HG

Employer's website

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