Senior Clinical Practitioner

Job summary Community Mental Health Practitioner Community Mental Health South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Wakefield Post 37.5 Over 5 days Part Time considered Salary Band 6 Job type Permanent Staff Group Mental Health Nurse-Nursing and Midwifery Registered Would you welcome a new challenge? If you are a confident experienced practitioner and would like an opportunity use your skills working in a very busy, challenging, rewarding and supportive environment we would like to hear from you. An existing opportunity has arisen to join Single Point of Access which is part of our Core Pathway. You will receive, triage, assess and signpost new referrals for Adult Secondary Care Mental Health Services, and liaise with a variety of other professionals, agencies and members of the public. You would be expected to work during our opening hours of 08.00 18.00 Mon-Fri (a rota is provided) and be based at Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre with occasional community work. Main duties of the job The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of mental health triage, risk assessment and high-quality decision making. In return for your commitment the trust offers a comprehensive induction and will support you in your development through staff appraisal, regular supervision and access to further training opportunities. If you are interested in applying for this post please contact Karen Brear SPA Team Manager Drury Lane Heath & Wellbeing Centre Wakefield Tel: 01924-316900 All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients. At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. About us We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. Details Date posted 10 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9378-W1503 Job locations Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre Drury Lane Wakefield WF12TE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT. Key Result Areas: Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols. Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and carers. Supervision and support of other team members. Participation in service development and clinical governance structures. Professional : 1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements. Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader For full job description, please see attached