Senior Practitioner - Acute Mental Health Services Band 6 - Hunter Gatherer AHP & Mental Health : Job Details

Senior Practitioner – Acute Mental Health Services (Band 6)Location: North East LincolnshireSalary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum (Band 6, NHS Agenda for Change)Working Pattern: 08:00 – 20:30, 20:30 – 08:00, or 18:00 – 06:30 (full-time, shift-based)Contract: PermanentRelocation Package: Up to £4,000 available

As a Senior Practitioner within the Acute Mental Health Service, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to service users experiencing acute mental health difficulties. You will:

• Act as Care Coordinator, managing a caseload from first contact through to discharge.

• Carry out thorough assessments and implement evidence-based treatment plans across a range of settings (community, A&E, general hospital, and police stations).

• Lead on admissions and discharges, working autonomously while ensuring safe and effective decision-making.

• Provide crisis intervention and develop clear care pathways to support relapse prevention and recovery.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create care packages that minimise hospital admissions and support early discharge.

• Supervise and support Band 5 staff and contribute to the ongoing development of the Acute Mental Health Service.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Social Worker.

• Minimum of three years post-registration experience, including at least one year in a senior or leadership role.

• Proven experience assessing and managing complex mental health conditions, including crisis situations, risk assessment, and care planning.

• Strong understanding of psychosocial interventions and ability to implement evidence-based treatments.

• Experience working with clients with severe and enduring mental health issues.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and liaison skills with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to prioritise workloads, make autonomous decisions, and manage a caseload effectively.

• Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care in a flexible, responsive manner.

• Experience in supervising and supporting junior staff and contributing to team development.

• Knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding, and clinical governance principles.

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Shift Patterns: 08:00 – 20:30, 20:30 – 08:00, or 18:00 – 06:30, covering 7 days per week.

• Specialist recruitment consultants who focus exclusively on mental health staffing.

• Dedicated support throughout your application process.

• Access to a network of NHS and private sector opportunities.

• Experienced recruiters who understand clinical environments and requirements.

• Relocation support up to £4,000 to help you move and settle in.

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