32 Health Practitioner jobs in the United Kingdom

Mental Health Practitioner – Complex Care Residential, Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £38, 907(Full-Time) pro rota £29,180.25 per annum depending on experience

(covering 6 months  Maternity leave)

Permanent: Part time working 30 hours/ Monday to Friday

Location: Covering across residential homes, West Yorkshire/Batley, Leeds, Rotherham, Bradford and Goole.

Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked After Children’s services.

We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.

Job Role

You will be providing a therapeutic service to children and young people placed in the region by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through consultation and training of staff in order to provide them a stable and secure base. The clinician support staff to build positive and healthy relationships with young people to enable them to grow, develop and achieve their full potential through the use of a range of therapeutic approaches such as DDP, PACE, Therapeutic Parenting etc.

The member of the clinical team works holistically to help staff develop our young people’s wellbeing, independence and social and emotional resiliency, as part of the consultative model and with a multi-disciplinary approach with other professionals involved.  

Further duties are described in the attached Job Description.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Registered with the relevant professional organisation (NMC, BACP, Social Worker England etc. )Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skillsHave excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

Beneficial

Previous experience in working with children & adolescents is advantageousCAMHS experienceWorking with Looked After ChildrenChildren residential care experienceMental Health clinical background

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

I'm Gaby, one of the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Nurses within the South Perinatal team. We support women with severe or complex mental health conditions who are planning pregnancy, pregnant or have a child under one. We provide high quality, evidence-based specialist advice, assessment, and interventions. Our team includes Psychiatrists, Nurses, OT's, Social Workers, Nursery Nurses, Psychologists and Peer Support workers who work alongside each other to provide holistic and quality care for our patients.

When I joined the team, I did not have much prior experience of working with perinatal mental illness, but became interested when working with patients during this period in my previous role.

I found the team supportive and welcoming and this has allowed me to progress in my career within perinatal mental health. You will have the opportunity to further your knowledge and be provided with specialised training to support you within this role. This is a great opportunity to join a developing service and make a real difference in women's care.

If you are successful, you will work with mothers, their infants and families who are at risk of or experiencing severe and complex perinatal mental health conditions.

You will have a caseload of ladies that you work with as care coordinator, linking in with the wider treatment options available within the team via our Nursery Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists.

We prefer to see mums in their home environment as this is often easier for them with small children. As a care coordinator you would be involved in developing care plans and liaising with family members, carers and significant others to support the development and management of individuals care plans.

You will also be working with women, to support them to understand the nature of their mental health challenges (psycho education), helping women develop coping strategies and relapse prevention plans, linking in with wider third sector agencies.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle . You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

To be part of the development of the Countywide Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service.

To work directly with women, their infants and families who are at risk of or experiencing severe and complex perinatal mental health conditions.

To contribute to the development and delivery of Perinatal Mental Health Training and Education to other staffing groups.

To participate in safeguarding adult enquiries and complete safeguarding lead training.

Mentor and co-mentor student nurses.

To provide medication advice and information within their competency.

Provide supervision to junior staff.

To work jointly with staff from other services.

To provide specialist advice and consultation to other staff regarding the management of women experiencing severe and complex mental health conditions during the perinatal phase including guidance on management and signposting where conditions do not require input from a specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service.

Attend professional's meetings and other meetings to offer advice where appropriate.

Develop close working relationships and liaison work with our team's key stakeholders including maternity services and health visiting.

Linking with the Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children, Psychiatric Liaison Team, and other relevant staff.

To work as part of a team and autonomously as required.

To provide care coordination to women experiencing severe or complex mental health conditions.

To provide specialist perinatal initial assessments.

Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. You will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example how you meet as a minimum the essential criteria from the below section and also on the person specification , to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. The post holder will undertake academic and clinical practice training in evidence based psychological therapies and is required to attend, complete and pass all elements of the allocated CYP-IAPT training. The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services.

The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex mental health difficulties and their parents/carers in line with NICE guidance. Collaborative working with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role. The post holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary approach of the team, providing integrated healthcare for children across Children and Family Health Devon. Bringing professional expertise, skills and knowledge to multi-disciplinary team work, the post holder will work with, and offer supervision/consultation/advice to others.

With a focus on providing high quality, safe and compassionate care to children/young people the post holder will engage in team and service development including participating in audit, evaluation and review. Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust ) Successful applicants will also be enrolled on the HEE funded CYP IAPT Training course, CBT Modality at Exeter University. As these are training positions initially, please be aware that you must both gain employment in an CFHD SMHP Recruit to Train role and be accepted onto the University Course. You will be interviewed for both in one interview on the date listed.

If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note for this role, the training course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements. Applicants for this training will need to be available to start by January 2025 when the course starts.

If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the CYP IAPT programme at Exeter University and CFHD. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch with us, as part of the application process.

This is more than a job. It is a chance to train, grow and make a real difference in young lives. As a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), you will join one of our innovative and dynamic Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), helping to shape how schools and colleges support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people aged 5 to 19.

You'll study part time for a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7), delivered remotely by Edge Hill University. Alongside this, you'll gain hands-on experience in local schools, working with children and young people who are experiencing issues like anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, relationship challenges and adjusting to change.

With full supervision and support, you will deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions, contribute to assessments and planning, and help embed a Whole School Approach to emotional wellbeing. You'll work in partnership with school staff, families and other professionals to help young people feel heard, understood and supported.

Salary starts at £25,419 during training and increases to £31,962 (Band E) upon successful qualification.

If you believe every young person deserves someone in their corner, and you are ready to build your future in children's mental health, this is where it begins.

You believe in the power of early support, and you want to help young people feel safe, seen and understood in school. You bring warmth, integrity and a calm, reliable presence even when things are tough. You are looking for more than just a job. You want to grow, challenge yourself and be part of something that matters.

You will need:

• At least two years of experience working with children, young people or families
• A good understanding of the education system in England
• Ability to study at degree level and manage university learning alongside working
• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and self motivated approach to learning
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Confidence using IT and digital tools
• Access to a car and a full UK driving licence (unless this is not possible due to disability, in which case we are happy to talk through alternatives)

You might also bring experience in youth work, education, mentoring or mental health support. But most of all, you bring a values driven mindset and a real desire to help young people thrive.

You are not just starting a job. You are starting a journey that can change lives.including your own. If you're onboard, lets talk.

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.

All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.

We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
• Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
• Annual performance/salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people

Interviews On: 16th Oct

Due to the large number of application we may have to closes this job early. Please submit your application as soon as you can, please

Environmental Health Practitioner (Food/Health and Safety) needed in Shrewsbury, £17.53ph PAYE - Reference: RQ

Registered Environmental Health Officer to work within our busy Health Protection Team.

You will be responsible for enforcing food hygiene, food standards and health and safety legislation in a broad range of premises in one of our area teams in Shropshire.

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• Conduct initial consultations and ongoing coaching sessions with clients via video conferencing.
• Develop individualized wellness and lifestyle plans tailored to client goals and needs.
• Provide expert guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress reduction techniques, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness practices.
• Educate clients on holistic health principles and empower them to make sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Track client progress, provide encouragement, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Facilitate group wellness workshops and webinars on various health topics.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Stay updated on the latest research and trends in wellness, nutrition, and holistic health.
• Collaborate with other health professionals as needed to provide comprehensive client care.
• Promote the company's wellness programs and services.
• Create engaging wellness content for blogs, social media, and newsletters.

• Certification or degree in Health Coaching, Holistic Nutrition, Personal Training, Yoga Instruction, or a related field.
• Proven experience working as a wellness coach, health practitioner, or similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, and stress management techniques.
• Strong understanding of holistic health principles.
• Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and build rapport with clients remotely.
• Proficiency with video conferencing tools and digital communication platforms.
• Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote work setting.
• Knowledge of mindfulness and meditation techniques is a plus.
• Experience developing and delivering online wellness programs.

• Conducting in-depth mental health assessments, including risk assessments, to identify presenting problems and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Providing direct therapeutic interventions, such as counselling, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation, to individuals and groups.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing person-centred care plans in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
• Liaising effectively with other healthcare professionals, social services, and community agencies to ensure integrated and holistic care.
• Offering crisis intervention and support to individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes.
• Facilitating psychoeducational groups and workshops on various mental health topics.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies.
• Participating in regular supervision and clinical case reviews to enhance professional development and ensure best practice.
• Contributing to the training and support of junior staff and students.
• Advocating for service users' rights and needs within the healthcare system and wider community.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest research, developments, and best practices in mental health care.

• A recognised professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology.
• Current professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (e.g., NMC, Social Work England, HCPC, BPS).
• Significant post-qualification experience in adult mental health services, with a proven ability to manage complex cases.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and risk management.
• Proficiency in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• A strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies impacting mental health care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to service user involvement and recovery-oriented practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community-based work.