Community Mental Health Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Scarborough Integrated Community Mental Health Team, supporting adults within a community setting. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about recovery-focused care and wants to make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives.

You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, helping individuals manage their mental health while promoting independence and wellbeing within their communities.

 About the Service

The team provides assessment, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions for adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions—from moderate needs to more complex and enduring challenges.

The focus is on:

• Supporting recovery
  Encouraging independent living
  Working in partnership with families, carers, and local services

 Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage your own caseload of patients within the community
  Carry out comprehensive mental health assessments
  Develop and deliver person-centred care plans
  Act as a care coordinator, ensuring continuity of care
  Work closely with families, carers, and support networks
  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MDT) and external agencies
  Contribute to service development and innovation

This position requires a balance of autonomy, accountability, and teamwork.

 Mobility Requirement

Due to the nature of community work, you must be able to travel across the locality. Adjustments can be considered where appropriate under

 Team Support & Development

You will benefit from a highly supportive environment, including:

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision
  Structured appraisal and professional development plans
  Guidance from experienced leaders, including the Team Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist
  Opportunities to expand skills in a developing service

Newly qualified nurses (due to register within 3 months) are welcome and will receive a Preceptorship Programme.

 Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Registration with a recognised professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC)
  Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
  Willingness to complete teaching/assessing qualifications if not already held

 NMC registration guidance

Experience

Experience working with individuals with mental health needs

(Desirable but not essential)

• Community-based experience
  Working within multidisciplinary teams
  Collaboration with families, carers, and partner organisations

Knowledge & Skills

You should demonstrate understanding of:

• Relevant legislation
  Safeguarding principles in practice
  Care Programme Approach (CPA)
  Risk assessment and clinical decision-making
  Clinical governance and supervision
  Psychological approaches to care

 International Applicants

This role may qualify for the UK Skilled Worker visa, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Visa information
Overseas criminal record checks

 Pre-employment Checks

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.

DBS guidance

About the Trust

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust delivers mental health and learning disability services across a wide region, including Scarborough. The Trust is committed to:

• Delivering evidence-based, high-quality care
  Supporting recovery and independence
  Working closely with communities and partner organisations

 Why Join This Role?

• Work in a community-focused, recovery-driven service
  Manage your own caseload while being fully supported
  Develop skills in assessment, care coordination, and intervention
  Be part of a team embracing innovation and service improvement
  Make a tangible difference in people’s daily lives