Are you a dynamic and motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a professional nursing registration? If so South Manchester community services are is seeking to recruit a Senior Practitioner to join our vibrant teams. The post holder will provide effective clinical/nursing leadership for the North Mersey CMHT based at Kingslea House, developing and maintaining a high quality of service delivery. Offering nurse led clinics for both pre-screening appointments and to review any cases which require more robust follow up to establish suitability for the CMHTs or senior input. Working with the MDT to manage the 28 day referral target and ensure that referrals are seen and closed in a timely fashion whilst also providing safe decision making. Providing support within the management team to ensure oversight and efficient running of the team within best practice. The post holder will: 1. Provide clinical leadership, supervision, support and consultation to staff in the CMHT, in line with clinical pathways and as outlined within the operational procedure. 2. Take a lead clinical role in identified clinical pathways within the service 3. 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. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. 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. 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 This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024