Mental Health Practitioner

Main area Community Mental Health Team Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months secondment opportunity available for internal colleagues) Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 274-11654-AC Employer Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Carholme Court Town Lincoln Salary 39,959 - 48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 Job overview Term: Fixed - 12 Secondment for existing LPFT staff, 12 month fixed term for external applicants An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Locality Mental Health Team in the North of Lincoln. If you are an existing LPFT staff member this can be offered as a Secondment for 12 months. For external applicants this will be a fixed term for 12 months. We are looking for a highly motivated Registered practitioner (Nurse, OT or Social Worker etc) who is keen to join a supportive and recovery focussed service, working with service users experiencing severe and enduring mental ill health. The post holder will be working within a friendly and supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Community Mental Health Nurses, Recovery Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Associates, Community Support Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Admin staff. You will also be working alongside Neighbourhood Teams, Integrated Placement Based Teams, Adult Social Care, GP surgeries and other partner organisations to ensure the best outcomes for patients and carers. The candidate will be committed to a Recovery focused way of working, inherent within the team culture, empowering and instilling hope to our service users. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be providing high quality person-centred care to patients, families and carers. You will act as Lead Healthcare Professional, undertaking comprehensive evidence-based assessments and have a sound knowledge of Psycho-social interventions, supporting service users to work towards recovery goals, build self-resilience and promote independent living. The successful applicant will require enthusiasm for service development within a complex and changing service and therefore excellent communication and leadership skills are required. The applicant must have a flexible and 'can do' approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes, often at short notice. A positive attitude is essential for effective team work and management of the challenges and complexities within our work. The successful applicant will be offered robust clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis in order that they may complete their role to the best of their ability and with sound knowledge and confidence. Additional training courses are available and you will be encouraged to participate to continue with your own Professional Development and to keep up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based practice. The post holder will also need to have the ability to travel independently in the community to deliver services, with a hybrid approach to working. Working for our organisation Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of outstanding' for well-led and good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this! We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life . Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more . Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants Get in touch today: Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Natasha Jefferson , via email at ... or by telephone 01522 421751 Person specification Experience Essential criteria Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both community/in-patient. Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illnesses Evidence of continuing professional development Skills and Competences Essential criteria Sound knowledge of national agenda for mental health. Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Goverance principles. Delegation whilst maintaining overall responsibility for patients care, where appropriate Demonstrate the ability to lead a clinical team. Ability to work independently and collectively. Highly developed clinical reasoning skills Highly motivated & able to engage with service users & carers to improve outcomes Highly developed communication skills. Qualifications Essential criteria Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice. Registered with a professional body e.g. NMC, UKCP, HCPC, BACP Recognised Professional Qualification in Registered Nursing (RMN,RLDN), Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW), Occupational Therapy RVN or RNLD or RN: 1st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent. ENB998 / FliPS or equivalent Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice Mentorship Module (degree level) Desirable criteria Management training Special Requirements Essential criteria Ability to travel independently across the county As an ethical recruiter we will not pursue applications from red list countries as defined by the World Health Organisation. In order to pursue and apply for this role you must have UK NHS experience. We reserve the right to withdraw or close a vacancy at any time. We will give priority to employees who are at risk. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description and Person Spec ( PDF , 200.4 KB ) Functional requirements ( PDF , 400.6 KB ) LPFT Info ( PDF , 44.6 KB ) Staff Network ( PDF , 617.0 KB ) Tips for applicant success ( PDF , 670.1 KB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Natasha Jefferson Job title Team Manager Email address ... Telephone number 01522 421751 List jobs with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors