Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner – Permanent, Full-time
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified professional to join the team working across the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Primary Care Network / Neighborhood Mental Health Teams. You will be employed by Pennine Care but work within local GP practices as a visible and accessible point of contact for GPs and service users, providing timely support and intervention.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide early assessment and brief psychological interventions for individuals with mental health needs.
- Support individuals to access appropriate community and mental health services.
- Help people identify achievable goals, promote self‑management and connect them with relevant local resources.
- Act as a primary contact for both GPs and service users, ensuring timely and effective support.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) – equivalent to degree level.
- Graduate certificate (RQF Level 6) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health).
Equal Opportunities Statement
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We also encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support work/life balance.
- Access to continued professional development.
- Involvement in improvement and research activities.
- Health and wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.
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