Job summary
Are you a dynamic and motivated individual with strong leadership skills with a professional registration (RMN, Social Worker, OT)?
If so Central Manchester is seeking to recruit a Senior Practitioner to join our vibrant teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, support and consultation to staff in the CMHT, in line with clinical pathways and as outlined within the operational procedure.
- Take a lead clinical role in identified clinical pathways within the service
- Manage and evaluate caseloads in line with relevant clinical pathway, as outlined within the operational procedure and will include:
- Assessment
- Formulation
- Therapeutic intervention as required
- Signposting
- Close working with all colleagues
- To be responsible for a complex caseload
Deputise for the Team Manager in his/her absence and take on any delegated management duties as required. To participate in the bronze on call rota this is subject to approval.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Uk professional registration - Qualified RMN, OT or Social Worker
Essential
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in multi-disciplinary mental health community services.
leadership
Essential
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience in commissioning care packages
- Awareness of importance of staff wellbeing, including their own
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Uk professional registration - Qualified RMN, OT or Social Worker
Essential
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in multi-disciplinary mental health community services.
leadership
Essential
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience in commissioning care packages
- Awareness of importance of staff wellbeing, including their own
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
CMHT, Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
