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Locum Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (RMN, SW or OT)
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 26 - 26 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Locum Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Contract Type: Locum – Full-Time, Mon-Fri 9-5
Hourly Rate: £26+
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3 – 6 months (with possible extension)
We are currently recruiting for a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner to join an Adult Community Mental Health Team on a locum basis. This post is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) and Qualified Social Workers with relevant experience in community mental health.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, providing assessment, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a defined caseload, providing recovery-focused care coordination under the CPA framework
Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
Develop and review individualised care plans in collaboration with service users and carers
Deliver evidence-based interventions and monitor treatment effectiveness
Liaise with GPs, acute services, social care, and voluntary organisations
Participate in regular MDT meetings, supervision, and service development
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with trust policies
Requirements
NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Social Work England registration as a Social Worker or HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Minimum of 12 months’ post-qualification experience in community mental health services
Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation (e.g. MHA, MCA, safeguarding)
Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (community visits required)
Enhanced DBS check (mandatory)
Desirable
Experience using electronic patient records (e.g. RiO or SystmOne)
Training in psychosocial interventions or CBT approaches
Familiarity with trauma-informed or recovery-oriented care modelsBefore You Apply
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