Senior Practitioner Shared Care and Assessor

Are you looking for a band 6 community job with without a caseload? Keen to no longer work shifts and work hours that suit you? 4 days a week role We are looking for an experienced individual to support service users requiring increased support from the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The team has a strong group of care co-ordinators, however there are times when service users require more input than a care co-ordinator can provide. At these times we utilise 'shared care'. We are looking for an individual to lead on the 'shared care' work. This is pre-planned work supporting service users who may have increased risk, emotional distress, or relapse in their mental illness. As these are the service users, we are most concerned about, there is an expectation of joint working with the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment and Mental Health Liaison Teams. As part of this role you may be asked to 'in reach' service users admitted to a ward or to complete 'soon' assessments for service users referred to our service. Along with the shared care role there will be a need to complete new service user initial assessments to understand care needs and to plan care or signpost to the most appropriate service. As the first point of contact for our team we are looking for an approachable, professional and compassionate individual. The Winchester Adult CMHT is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and talented professional to join the team. Main duties of the job To fulfil the requirements of this role you need to hold a professional registration in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy and be competent in completing high quality assessments of individual's needs. You may be required to cover clinics as necessary (qualification dependent). To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the assessment and care planning for service users. To support patients with complex needs who are in a community crisis and require shared care. Care co-ordination for patients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. To undertake ongoing assessment, treatment and evaluation for service users known to the service. To support the delivery of therapeutic interventions. Support the transformation of the team to deliver local evidence based care, Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Mental Health Practitioner or
• Computer skills
• Significant post qualifying experience
• Mentorship course
• Clinical supervision training
  
  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas. We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.