Job summaryJoin us in transforming Mental Health Services in Somerset!We're thrilled to offer an opportunity to become part of our expanding Mendip Community Mental Health Service as a Mental Health Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to be part of a growing Community Mental Health Service who is seeking to specialise their career within this client group. Our innovative and forward-thinking approach creates a vibrant and dynamic environment to work in.We welcome applications from Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, or Social Workers. In this role, you'll have ample opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. We will ensure you have all the core skills you need to confidently build relationships with our service users in order to best create and deliver an effective and personalised treatment plan with them.Main duties of the jobYou'll deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service for adults, older persons, or other patient groups with mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload, focusing on working with individuals and their significant others who experience a range of needs.Acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll provide assessments, psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientious of our staff. With this in mind, we offer a range of staff benefits.About usAs an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide assessment and psychosocial, evidence-based interventionsto a caseload of people with mental health difficulties.Contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providingsupervision for other team members as agreed with the Team Manager.Participate in team and service development and evaluation.Liaison with a wide range of partners is central to the role.Must have a full driving licence and have permanent access to owntransport with appropriate business insurance.See detailed job description for more details.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification.Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.ExperienceEssentialExperience of managing risk of clients in crisis.Experience of assessment, care-plan, development, and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.DesirableExperience of mental health difficulties.Additional CriteriaEssentialCurrent registration with relevant professional body.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressPriory Park Hospital SiteGlastonbury RoadWellsSomersetBA5 1THEmployer's websitehttps://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)