Community Mental Health Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northampton, NN1 3EB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

The key responsibilities of the post are as follows: Responsible for the independent assessment of service user care needs which may be highly complex and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care. Responsible for ensuring programmes of care are co-produced with service users and carers, are kept up to date and relevant and are available for others within the multidisciplinary team to refer to when needed. To contribute to the delivery and development of the Community Mental Health Service by using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice To undertake the role of keyworker for service users whose needs may be highly complex, liaising and sharing information which may be highly complex and sensitive with others involved in their care and in line with the Consent to Share Information Policy To provide structured therapeutic interventions with potentially complex clients in one-to-one session or group settings as appropriate To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the service as set out in the NMC Code of Practice or relevant professional code of practice. To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner. To work as an autonomous member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist care and knowledge For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

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