Mental Health Practitioner - Home Based Treatment Team

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join the North Home-Based Treatment Team. This dynamic and driven multi-disciplinary team offers an alternative to psychiatric hospital admission, supporting service users in acute mental health crisis in their homes, as well as supporting loved ones and carers during this period. The team is passionate about providing person-centred care, tailoring care plans to suit the needs of all individuals involved during the care spell and providing a range of psychosocial interventions during their admission. The team is required to thoroughly risk assess situations and has access to a supportive leadership team to support such complex cases. Staff wellbeing and development is paramount and well supported in this team. Full supernumerary induction is provided for the first 4 weeks in post. The post holder will be supported with their professional development as part of their appraisal process, and regular 1:1 supervision is provided. The post holder may also like to become actively involved in potential service development projects as part of their role. The team operates a 24/7 service, therefore there will be a requirement to cover shift work.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will undertake collaborative care planning with service users and their carers.
• Undertake risk assessment and record risks in line with the trust policy.
• Undertake shift co-ordination when allocated to do so.
• Participate in Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and agree plans with patients in relation to their care.
• Maintain their knowledge of evidence-based home treatment interventions and deliver these interventions in line with service user care.
• Undertake gatekeeping assessments to ensure service users are treated in the least restrictive environment.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.

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.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7004945

Job locations

Central Park - Unit B

Northampton Road

Moston

M40 5BP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Staff Benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

• Time plus 47%
• Time plus 94%
• Time plus 41%
• Time plus 83%
• Time plus 35%
• Time plus 69%
• Time plus 30%
• Time plus 60%

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

FuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Registered professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in urgent care / community mental health settings

Experience Essential

• Undertaking risk assessments
• Working with people with multiple and complex needs

Desirable

• Evidence of experience with psychosocial interventions

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Central Park - Unit B

Northampton Road

Moston

M40 5BP

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/