We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join the A2i Team in Portsmouth on a 6‑month temporary contract. This is a full‑time position. You will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, care coordination, therapeutic interventions and recovery‑focused support to service users in the community.
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Practitioner you will act as the Lead Professional for a caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs, ensuring effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach (CPA). Work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence, choice and personalised care.
You will provide comprehensive assessments, develop and review care and risk management plans, facilitate multidisciplinary meetings and deliver evidence‑based interventions that support positive outcomes.
Job responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and care planning.
- Act as Lead Professional and coordinate care in line with CPA requirements.
- Deliver recovery‑focused therapeutic interventions and support plans.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
- Chair and participate in CPA reviews, MDT meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic clinical records.
- Support, supervise and mentor junior staff, students and trainees.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audits and clinical governance activities.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and person‑centred care at all times.
- Deputize for the Clinical Manager when required.
Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current professional registration.
- Degree‑level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience
- Experience working with individuals with severe and enduring mental illness.
- Experience implementing the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
- Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary and multi‑agency environments.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and manage a caseload effectively.
- Competent IT and clinical record‑keeping skills.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across service locations.
Benefits
- Weekly pay to allow quick access to wages.
- Blue Light Card NHS discount provider.
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle – bank shifts or fixed‑term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP Academy.
- Exploration of different wards to keep skills up to date.
- Being part of the NHSP community with member activities and events.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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