Community Mental Health Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

An opportunity has opened for a Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the Scarborough Integrated Community Mental Health Team. This service focuses on delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and support to adults experiencing mental health challenges, helping them move towards recovery and improved wellbeing within their local community.

This role is well suited to both experienced practitioners and final-year student nurses due to qualify within the next three months, with a structured preceptorship programme available to support your transition into practice.

For candidates requiring sponsorship, this position may be eligible under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting UKVI criteria

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

Manage your own caseload, providing care coordination for individuals with a range of mental health needs
Carry out comprehensive mental health assessments and develop personalised care plans
Deliver therapeutic interventions within community settings
Work closely with families, carers, and partner organisations to support recovery
Collaborate with statutory services and third-sector organisations
Contribute to ongoing service development and innovation within the team

This role offers a balance of autonomy and team support, allowing you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across several regions including North Yorkshire and County Durham.

The Trust is committed to delivering evidence-based, person-centred care, with a strong focus on recovery, inclusion, and partnership working. Staff are supported through continuous learning opportunities and a collaborative working culture.

Training & Development

You will be supported through:

• A structured induction and preceptorship programme (for newly qualified staff)
  Regular clinical, managerial, and peer supervision
  Ongoing professional development and appraisal
  Access to experienced leadership, including Team Managers and Clinical Nurse Specialists

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with a recognised UK regulatory body
  Evidence of continuous professional development
  Level 2 literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

For nursing applicants: willingness to complete recognised teaching/assessing and clinical supervision qualifications within an agreed timeframe

Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs

Desirable:

• Community-based experience
  Multidisciplinary team working
  Partnership working with external agencies and carers

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of best practice in mental health care
  Knowledge of key legislation including
  Awareness of safeguarding principles
  Ability to carry out risk assessments and care planning
  Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
  Awareness of clinical governance and supervision practices

Additional Information

• This role requires travel across the local area; access to a vehicle is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered under the Equality Act 2010)
  Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  Overseas applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate

Employer Details

• Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
  The Ellis Centre
  Dean Road
  Scarborough
  YO12 7SN

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