Location: Manchester

Type: Part-Time (30 hours per week)

Salary (£): £29,970 – £36,483 pa pro rata

About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust:

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the leading provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, with specialized inpatient services in York and various specialized services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong academic ties, LYPFT excels in research and professional development.

Job Details

Benefits

• Employee wellbeing support
• 27 – 33 days annual leave
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Coaching, career development, and education support
• Discounts and payment schemes including for cars and extra leave days

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities (RNLD) or Mental Health Social Worker
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health settings
• Experience with children and young people in mental health
• Willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL)
• Access to own vehicle and readiness to travel across the North West of England
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Salary Details

• £29,970 – £36,483 per annum, pro rata
• Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role

The Mental Health Practitioner will join the Manchester team within the National Deaf CAMHS (NDCAMHS) service. The role involves providing mental health services to deaf children and their families across the Northwest. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, including Interpreters and Specialist Deaf Outreach Workers, and will be expected to travel across the region. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in BSL and engage in continuous professional development, with a focus on delivering outstanding care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and interventions for deaf children with mental health needs
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other professionals
• Support and deliver mental health services across the North West
• Develop care plans and manage safeguarding concerns

Additional Details

• Remote interviews will be conducted via Zoom on 30th September 2024
• Candidates requiring a visa must meet Trust requirements for sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Statement

LYPFT is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. They are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to members of the Armed Forces Community who meet the role criteria. All applicants must state their current immigration status and expiry dates. latest apply link….