Community Health & Justice Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

An exciting time to join Community Health and Justice as we continue to strive to meet the needs of the service users within the borough based teams. We have an fantastic team that has an opening for a BAND 5 mental health Practitioner. A role that will be supported by our Team Managers, and Senior Practitioners.

The service is always improving to provide services for vulnerable people implementing a trauma informed approach to care.

As a mental health Practitioner, the post holder will provide high standards of evidence based client care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the team. The post holder will be expected to be proactively engaging service users to promote positive relationships.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours a week which is 9-5 Monday to Friday.

Working within the team alongside, practitioners will be expected to,

  • 1. To hold a caseload of assessments, treatment upon a conceptual framework and employing research-based evidence.
  • 2. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.
  • 3. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly

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.

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5948810

Job locations

Salford, Trafford, Manchester, St Joesph's Approved Premises

Manchester

Manchester

M1 2WR


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 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

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 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

Professional

Essential

  • Professional Qualification RNMH, Social Work. OT, Other.

Desirable

  • Therapy skills CBT/EMDR/Play
  • CAMHS experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in mental health setting
Person Specification

Professional

Essential

  • Professional Qualification RNMH, Social Work. OT, Other.

Desirable

  • Therapy skills CBT/EMDR/Play
  • CAMHS experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in mental health setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Salford, Trafford, Manchester, St Joesph's Approved Premises

Manchester

Manchester

M1 2WR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Salford, Trafford, Manchester, St Joesph's Approved Premises

Manchester

Manchester

M1 2WR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Joanna Donnellan

joanna.donnellan@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

437-5948810

Job locations

Salford, Trafford, Manchester, St Joesph's Approved Premises

Manchester

Manchester

M1 2WR


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