Location: Leeds

Type: Full-Time

Salary (£): £37,338 – £44,962 per annum

About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust:

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a prominent provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. It also offers specialist inpatient services in York and highly specialized services across the UK. As a teaching trust, it has strong ties with local universities, focusing on excellence in teaching, research, and development.

Job Details

Benefits:

• 27 to 33 days of annual leave
• Flexible and remote working options
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Coaching and career development opportunities
• Training and education support
• Discounts and payment schemes (including cars and extra leave days)

Requirements:

• Relevant core professional qualification (Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist)
• Experience working with service users with personality disorders or complex emotional and interpersonal difficulties
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Knowledge of effective case management in a mental health context
• Understanding of the Care Programme Approach

Salary Details:

• £37,338 – £44,962 per annum

About the Role:

The Senior Mental Health Practitioner will manage a caseload and provide care coordination as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves developing therapeutic relationships with young adults experiencing emotional distress and interpersonal difficulties. Responsibilities include case management, care planning, risk assessment, and providing psychological interventions. The role requires regular office duties, clinical and managerial supervision, and participation in team development sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload and provide care coordination
• Develop therapeutic relationships and facilitate focused treatment interventions
• Collaborate with service users, carers, and other providers to create effective care plans
• Ensure effective care coordination and communication within care teams
• Conduct risk assessments and manage crisis plans
• Provide psychologically informed assessments and participate in service evaluation

Other Details:

• The role requires regular travel within Leeds, so a full driving licence and car access are essential.
• The Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles for those requiring a visa.

[Equal Opportunity Statement: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.]