Mental Health Practitioner

Part time - 30 hours per week

An exciting

opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Core

Team, based at Baghill House Health & Wellbeing Centre, Pontefract.

You will

join a fully established multidisciplinary team, working in the community,

promoting recovery and independence. We are a close knit, dedicated team,

working in an often fast paced, high demand service, so passion and enthusiasm

is essential.

We can offer

you a comprehensive induction and regular 1:1 clinical support. This role

offers the chance to work in an innovative trauma-informed way, undertaking

meaningful clinical work as well as participating in the ongoing development of

our trauma-informed pathway. We are keen to raise the standard of care for

people who have experienced complex trauma, so welcome those who think

creatively and dynamically about this

One of the

central features of our trauma pathway is our Structured Clinical Management

(SCM) program; an evidence-based intensive intervention for people with complex

emotional and relational needs (often those diagnosed with BPD/EUPD). It

involves 1:1 and group working with a strong values-based framework around

curiosity, validation and empowerment. We are keen to hear from people who have

a good understanding of trauma and attachment, who are passionate about working

from a strengths based, authentic clinical stance. A genuinely non-judgemental

and compassionate perspective towards this client group is essential

Main duties of the job

As a Mental

Health Practitioner working in a Trauma Informed, treatment focused team you

will be required to offer evidence-based interventions with a focus upon

recovery and inclusion, such interventions will include SCM and DBT informed

skills which will be delivered on both a group and individual basis. There will

be an expectation to complete SCM training if not done so already.

Within

your role your will also be expected to confidently and collaboratively

undertake care planning and positive risk management whilst maintaining

associated paperwork. You will be required to participate in the Team duty rota

and will be offered regular Management and Clinical supervision to support in

all aspects of your role.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to

have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising,

this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to

sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your

application.

About us

We

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

We

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-W1555

Job locations

Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pontefract

WF8 1QW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.

Key Result Areas:

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to

people and carers.

• Supervision and support of other team members.
• Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Professional:

1.Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

• Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
• Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
• Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
• Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
• Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

Administrative:

1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Education:

1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

• Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
• Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
• Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
• Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.

Key Result Areas:

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to

people and carers.

• Supervision and support of other team members.
• Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Professional:

1.Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

• Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
• Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
• Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
• Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
• Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

Administrative:

1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Education:

1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

• Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
• Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
• Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
• Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness,
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Professional attitude
• Leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within
• long term conditions, primary care
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs

Desirable

• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training

Physical Attributes

Essential

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Experience of carer services/ issues/
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness,
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Professional attitude
• Leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within
• long term conditions, primary care
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs

Desirable

• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training

Physical Attributes

Essential

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Experience of carer services/ issues/
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate

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 .

Additional information

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pontefract

WF8 1QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pontefract

WF8 1QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.

Key Result Areas:

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to

people and carers.

• Supervision and support of other team members.
• Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Professional:

1.Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

• Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
• Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
• Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
• Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
• Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

Administrative:

1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Education:

1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

• Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
• Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
• Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
• Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness,
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Professional attitude
• Leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within
• long term conditions, primary care
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs

Desirable

• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training

Physical Attributes

Essential

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Experience of carer services/ issues/
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate