Senior Practitioner

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner to work within the Bolton North Specialist mental health team, previously named community mental health team. You will play a crucial role in the clinical leadership of the team and support staff to provide a high-quality service to service users and carers. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner who has a real passion for providing support to promote mental and physical heath, wellbeing and recovery. Your role will involve supporting the manager in all aspects of managing the services as well as provide clinical leadership and patient care within the team.You will be expected to support other practitioners within the service in development of their skills by offering highly developed risk assessments and management plans.Leading with a positive and helpful attitude is essential for the team, so you will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate the ability to motivate the team to deliver high quality and responsive care.The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate both their clinical abilities and leadership qualities, whilst promoting high quality services.The post holder will be expected to participate in the service operational on call and operational on site rota as required, previously known as bronze on call.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will act as a keyworker for a small number of highly complex cases in line with the Trust Care Programme Approach (CPA) guidance and policies.To be responsible for the day to day clinical leadership and development of a designated multidisciplinary team which is integrated, flexible, user-focused and recovery-orientated.To deliver a safe, effective, and high quality service to service users with mental health needs, to ensure delivery to the relevant clinical pathways, as outlined within the standard operational procedure.Participation as a member of the Community Services Management Team in the overall management of community based secondary mental health services.The post holder will aim at all times to promote the independence and well-being of adults, to assist social inclusion and valued community presence and to enable the widest possible expression of chosen lifestyle.About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number -BJob locationsBentley HouseWeston StBoltonBL3 2RXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefitsPay Enhancements27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card DiscountsfuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefitsPay Enhancements27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card DiscountsfuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
EssentialRegistration to professional body: OT, SW England NMC.Previous experience working within MDT setting in MHExperience of complex mental healthDesirablePrevious managerial experiencePrevious experience supervisory rolePrevious experience within CMHTPrevious experience complaints and governance
Experience
EssentialExtensive experience of working with adults of working ageExperience of working with people with complex needs and co-morbiditiesExperience of working in a recovery focussed wayMDT WorkingExperience of conducting assessments identifying health and social care needs.DesirableWorking within rehabilitation servicesExperience of supporting people who misuse alcohol or drugsExperience of delivering line management and clinical supervision
Knowledge
EssentialWorking knowledge and understanding of CPAKnowledge and understanding of recovery model, appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategiesKnowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & Care Act
Skills
EssentialBe able to manage a caseload and work autonomously within the teamAbility to act as a care coordinator under the CPA frameworkAbility to assess, plan and evaluate careHave evidence of good time management and organisational skills being able to work under pressure.DesirableTo be able to plan and deliver recovery based activities within service users own homes and local communities.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications
EssentialRegistration to professional body: OT, SW England NMC.Previous experience working within MDT setting in MHExperience of complex mental healthDesirablePrevious managerial experiencePrevious experience supervisory rolePrevious experience within CMHTPrevious experience complaints and governance
Experience
EssentialExtensive experience of working with adults of working ageExperience of working with people with complex needs and co-morbiditiesExperience of working in a recovery focussed wayMDT WorkingExperience of conducting assessments identifying health and social care needs.DesirableWorking within rehabilitation servicesExperience of supporting people who misuse alcohol or drugsExperience of delivering line management and clinical supervision
Knowledge
EssentialWorking knowledge and understanding of CPAKnowledge and understanding of recovery model, appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategiesKnowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & Care Act
Skills
EssentialBe able to manage a caseload and work autonomously within the teamAbility to act as a care coordinator under the CPA frameworkAbility to assess, plan and evaluate careHave evidence of good time management and organisational skills being able to work under pressure.DesirableTo be able to plan and deliver recovery based activities within service users own homes and local communities.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressBentley HouseWeston StBoltonBL3 2RXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressBentley HouseWeston StBoltonBL3 2RXUnited KingdomEmployer's website