Community Mental Health Practitioner

Role Overview

We are looking for one mental health practitioner (1.8 WTE) from a professional background of nursing, occupational therapy or social work who can demonstrate excellent assessment and communication skills and deliver a compassionate, person‑centred and high‑quality service to patients, carers and others referred to the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage risk in mental health with patients experiencing a crisis in the community.
• Provide assessment, treatment and support to patients, carers and other stakeholders.
• Carry out home visits and see patients on site at Mill View Hospital.
• Forge links with the voluntary sector and specialist teams within the Trust, Primary Care and Partnerships.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and pursue opportunities for training and personal development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced mental health practitioner with a background in nursing, OT or social work.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, person‑centred care.
• Experience assessing and managing risk in mental health.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, creative and resourceful with a passion for working with people and developing good relationships with carers.

Benefits

• Trust’s £2,000 Golden Hello or relocation incentive for Band 6 nurses and practitioners (pro rate, subject to terms and conditions; full details in attached Protocol Document).
• Regular clinical supervision.
• Opportunities for further training and personal development.

Location & Working Arrangements

The role is based at Mill View Hospital in Hove, with requirements for home visits and on‑site patient care.

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