Community Mental Health Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the Scarborough Integrated Community Team, delivering care to adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties within a community setting.

The service focuses on recovery-oriented, person-centred support, helping individuals live well in their communities through assessment, intervention, and ongoing care coordination.

This post is also suitable for student nurses due to qualify within the next three months. A full preceptorship and structured training programme will be provided to support transition into the role.

Key Responsibilities

Community-Based Clinical Practice

• Carry out comprehensive mental health assessments in community settings
  Provide care coordination for individuals with moderate to severe and enduring mental health needs
  Deliver evidence-based interventions aligned with recovery-focused practice
  Support service users in developing personalised care and recovery plans

Caseload Management & Care Delivery

• Manage an allocated caseload of service users independently
  Monitor progress and adjust care plans based on clinical presentation
  Work collaboratively to ensure continuity of care across services

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, doctors, psychologists, and social care professionals
  Liaise with statutory and voluntary sector organisations
  Support integrated care planning and shared decision-making with families and carers

Clinical Skills & Professional Practice

• Undertake clinical risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning
  Apply safeguarding procedures appropriately in line with national guidance
  Maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards
  Contribute to clinical governance and service improvement activities

About the Service

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services across the North East and North Yorkshire.

The Scarborough Integrated Community Team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that supports recovery, independence, and wellbeing in the community.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements

Registered with an appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England)
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions

Knowledge of relevant legislation including:

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-capacity-act-code-of-practice
  Understanding of Care Programme Approach (CPA) and recovery-based models
  Skills in risk assessment, safeguarding, and clinical governance
  Competence in literacy, numeracy, and IT (Level 2 or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

Community mental health experience

• Working in multidisciplinary teams
  Collaboration with families, carers, and external agencies
  Experience in person-centred and therapeutic environments

Training & Development

• Full preceptorship programme for newly qualified practitioners
  Regular clinical supervision and managerial support
  Access to continuing professional development opportunities
  Structured learning pathways in community mental health practice

Additional Requirements

• DBS clearance required
  Skilled worker visa eligibility information
  Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates
  UK healthcare professional registration required

Why Join This Role?

• Work in a supportive and experienced community mental health team
  Gain structured training and career development opportunities
  Manage a diverse and meaningful caseload
  Contribute to recovery-focused, person-centred care
  Be part of a service committed to continuous improvement