Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B19 1HS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

The post holder will be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team and will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload. Where appropriate, they will be required to liaise with other local agencies. Referrals are accepted from a wide range of professionals and agencies. CLINICAL: Ensure that each referred patient and where necessary their family receives an individual specialist assessment, risk assessment and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or their family. Provide specialist interventions for referred people within a therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups. Also providing advice and support for other professionals as required. Act as the key worker for an identified caseload. Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance with local policies. Working in setting including hospital, primary care facilities, residential homes, schools and units/ colleges and people homes. Provide a range of services and approaches as part of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner role ie consultation, specialist advice, clinical supervision and support to those working with their case load i.e. those in primary care, support staff, residential staff, social workers, youth service, etc. Promote knowledge of mental health and the prevention of mental ill health with those service users and members of the general public, both formally and informally. Foster close working relationships with all appropriate agencies and networks in the field of Mental Health, locally, regionally and nationally. Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision sessions with an appropriate supervisor and give clinical supervision. Develop and/or take a lead in a specialist area, as agreed within the local team. Participate with the Referral Management Centre to assess referrals as they come into the service and liaise with referring agents. OTHER Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, legibly and contemporaneously and that all information acquired in the course of carrying out their duties is treated in the strictest confidence but is shared with all professional colleagues in line with information sharing policy/protocol Maintain and record accurate data and statistics and provide these as required to any appropriate officer of the Trust. Where appropriate, lead, participate or co-ordinate clinical audits with the department and assist with the evaluation of departmental activity. Maintain an up to date knowledge of all departmental, Service and Trust policies and procedures, applying them as required PEOPLE MANAGEMENT To support students Encourage and maintain effective communication and working relationships across the EIP teams, other mental health teams/services and with external agencies. To work within a framework commensurate with their level of knowledge and competence and to act accordingly within their sphere of responsibility. To manage own activity and workload delegated, ensuring work carried out is handed over to the team. Responsible for seeking assistance as and when required. SAFEGUARDING As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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