Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner

Summary: The Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner role within the North East Essex Dementia Service focuses on providing specialized support and assessment for individuals experiencing memory problems or diagnosed with dementia. The position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers and third-party organizations to enhance service delivery and reduce hospital admissions. Candidates are expected to have relevant professional registration and experience at band 5 or above, contributing to innovative service improvements. The role is based at the Kingswood Centre in Colchester, England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct age-inclusive memory assessments and diagnoses.
• Provide short-term intensive treatment in patients' residences to avoid admissions.
• Support individuals with dementia to maintain independence through holistic assessments.
• Facilitate access to community services, including assistive technology and healthy living advice.
• Educate families, friends, and carers to better support individuals with dementia.

Key Skills:

• Professional registration as a mental health practitioner.
• Experience in community mental health services, particularly with dementia care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to implement innovative ideas for service improvement.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services for dementia.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Colchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other