Locum Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (RMN / OT)

Summary: The role of a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner involves managing a caseload of adults with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires either a Registered Mental Health Nurse or a Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant community mental health experience. The practitioner will provide assessments, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions, ensuring recovery-focused care. This is a locum position based in Preston, Lancashire, with a full-time commitment from Monday to Friday.

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

Key Skills:

• NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) 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)
• Desirable: Training in psychosocial interventions or CBT approaches
• Desirable: Familiarity with trauma-informed or recovery-oriented care models

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Preston

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Healthcare