Band 6 Specialist Practitioner - Devizes
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Band 6 Specialist Practitioner - Devizes
The postholder will be an autonomous practitioner, able to evidence sound clinical judgement and clear clinical rationale in decision-making. The role involves providing initial mental health assessments and supportive conversations for people who may require access to secondary mental health services.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake routine and urgent mental health assessments, including triage.
- Work flexibly across pathways, responding to fluctuating demand.
- Use creative and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Coordinate appropriate onward care and support.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality documentation.
About us
We are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (AWP): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services to approximately 1.8 million people in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire and parts of Dorset.
Job responsibilities
- Contribute to delivering the primary care mental health service model.
- Be point of contact for patients from primary care.
- Work closely with primary care team, social prescribers, recovery navigators.
- Facilitate mental health and strengths-based assessments.
- Build links between PCNs and CMHTs, Social Care, community services.
- Provide formal and informal learning opportunities for primary care staff.
- Train and supervise junior staff where required.
- Promote positive risk-taking and safeguarding.
- Maintain health, safety and security.
- Participate in clinical audit and service evaluation.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience within community mental health
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Understanding of care pathways
- Experience of assessments
Desirable
- Additional relevant training
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.
Employer details
Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Green Lane Hospital, Marshall Road, Devizes, SN10 5DS
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Contact: Team Manager Ben Grattan-McInnes, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]