Senior Community Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Senior Community Practitioner to join the MHSOP Scarborough Community Mental Health Team on a secondment or fixed-term basis.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking to expand their community mental health experience while contributing to high-quality, person-centred care. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and play a key role in improving outcomes for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
  Develop and implement evidence-based care plans to support recovery and independence.
  Provide preventative interventions to reduce hospital admissions.
  Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external partner organisations.
  Contribute to both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
  Offer clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to junior staff and care support workers.
  Participate in duty rota systems and multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions.
  Ensure effective risk assessment, safeguarding, and care coordination practices.

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

The Trust is committed to:

• Delivering person-centred care
  Supporting recovery journeys
  Promoting community-based mental health services
  Driving innovation and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

• Current professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC, or equivalent).
  Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience (including completed preceptorship/competency framework).
  Strong experience working with individuals with mental health conditions.
  Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge of:

• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
  Safeguarding procedures
  Clinical risk assessment and governance
  Evidence-based mental health interventions

Experience in:

• Clinical supervision
  Mentorship or student support
  Quality improvement initiatives

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
  Leadership or management training
  Non-medical prescribing qualification (for nurses)

Key Skills

• Excellent communication of complex and sensitive information
  Strong team collaboration and leadership abilities
  Competence in clinical teaching and supervision
  Report writing and presentation skills
  Ability to manage risk and crisis situations effectively

Important Information

• This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration.
  The position may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, depending on eligibility criteria.

Useful GOV.UK Links

• Skilled Worker visa overview
  Check your visa eligibility
  UK visa points calculator
  Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
  Apply for a DBS check
  Health and Care Worker visa details
  UK professional registration guidance

Location

• Cross Lane Hospital
  Cross Lane
  Scarborough
  YO12 6DN