Locum Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (RMN, SW or OT)

Summary: The role of Locum Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner involves managing a caseload of adults with complex mental health needs within an Adult Community Mental Health Team. The position requires providing assessment, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions in a multidisciplinary setting. Candidates must be registered as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist with relevant community mental health experience. The contract is locum, full-time, and offers a competitive hourly rate.

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 Social Work England registration as a Social Worker 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)

Salary (Rate): £26

City: Preston

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other