Mental Health Practitioner

Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Specialism: SMH Nursing
Location: Powys, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Are you ready to take on an exciting opportunity as a Mental Health Practitioner within SMH Nursing in Powys? This ongoing full-time role offers an excellent rate of £38.00 per hour and the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to combine remote working with onsite attendance in either Brecon or Llandrindod.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to play a key role in delivering high-quality mental health assessments and interventions across the community. Working within a supportive service, you will help individuals access appropriate care while contributing to positive mental health outcomes throughout Powys.

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of full-time hours while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour, rewarding your knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible hybrid model, with one day per week onsite and the remainder worked remotely.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience working across diverse mental health presentations and assessment pathways.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding mental health services.

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments through face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations.
• Develop and contribute to effective treatment and support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Provide support, guidance, and crisis intervention where required.
• Complete referrals and facilitate access to appropriate mental health services and community resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with community services and partner agencies to promote continuity of care.
• Participate in clinical discussions, case reviews, and service development activities.
• Promote recovery-focused and person-centred practice across all areas of service delivery.

• Professional Registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or other relevant professional qualification with current registration.
• Mental Health
  
  Experience:
  
  Significant experience undertaking mental health assessments and delivering mental health interventions.
• Assessment
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to complete comprehensive assessments and formulate effective support plans.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Autonomous Working: Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable using digital platforms for remote assessments and clinical record keeping.
• Travel: Ability to attend onsite locations in Brecon or Llandrindod when required.

Powys offers a truly exceptional quality of life, combining stunning countryside, welcoming communities, and a slower pace of living that promotes wellbeing. Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and rich cultural heritage, Powys provides the perfect environment for professionals seeking both career satisfaction and personal fulfilment. Whether you enjoy exploring the great outdoors or embracing rural community life, Powys is a fantastic place to live and work.