Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team, working with Adults. We are looking for an individual who is motived to support the development and delivery of Community Mental Health services across the team's footprint. The post will be focusing on adults but may also work with patients with an organic illness We would welcome informal discussions about the role should you wish to contact us. Main duties of the job Manage individual casework in the most efficient manner possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of care. To manage a defined caseload. Maintain recording systems in line with trust standards. Delivering professional standards of care to the very highest using evidence based practice. Assisting medical staff, and members of the primary care team, voluntary agencies and other professionals, to meet the needs of the people of East locality. Participate in team meetings and review client care and needs with a senior members of the community mental health team,. Interpreting Trust and National Health Service policies for clients and family and professionals as required. Ensuring that all communications with colleagues, clients and families are clearly understood, giving written confirmation of verbal communications where there is observed to be a need. Promote the recovery agenda with service users. Taking responsibility for maintaining and advancing own professional knowledge and keeping abreast with current developments. About us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP Details Date posted 22 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 373-SMH2773 Job locations St Catherines Hospital, Stein Centre - Wallasey and West Wirral CMHT Derby Road Birkenhead CH42 0LQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform th