Mental Health Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sidcup, DA14 6LT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	24 Nov 2026

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Summary

Demonstrates excellent communication skills, providing clear, accurate, and timely information to patients, carers, families, colleagues, and partner agencies. Communicates effectively using active listening, professional judgement, and appropriate communication methods tailored to individual needs, cultural differences, and complex situations. Maintains high standards of clinical documentation, ensuring accurate verbal and written handovers, comprehensive patient records, and timely use of care plans, pathways, and electronic systems. Able to identify and communicate key clinical information, recognise deterioration in a patient's mental or physical health, and escalate concerns appropriately and without delay. Effectively manages patient caseloads by coordinating care, prioritising workload, delegating tasks according to staff competence, and identifying and mitigating risks. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and promptly communicates significant changes in a patient's condition. Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and confidentiality, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures. Supports junior staff in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults while maintaining patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.

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