About this role
Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity for experienced Duty, Risk and Mental Health Practitioners to join us in a new role in an established Talking Therapies service.
Working as part of a regional team, you will play a key role in supporting several Talking Therapies services, providing expert clinical risk and safeguarding guidance to practitioners, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Work within the regional Duty Team supporting several Talking Therapies services. Provide clinical advice and support regarding risk and safeguarding to CBT Therapists, Counsellors, DIT and IPT Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), and administrative staff. Ensure robust risk management and safeguarding processes are maintained across services. Undertake significant client contact via telephone, often supporting individuals who may be distressed. Screen referrals and assess service suitability, ensuring clients receive timely access to appropriate care. Facilitate referrals into secondary mental health services where required. Liaise with GPs, Secondary Care services, and other external agencies. Support interface discussions between Talking Therapies Services and Secondary Care Mental Health Services.
About us
Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Duty, Risk and Mental Health Practitionerto join us in a new role in an established Talking Therapies service.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding position with significant clinical responsibility, offering the opportunity to further develop your expertise in risk assessment, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary mental health care.
We especially welcome applications from clinicians looking for full-time hours.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Experience Required
- Working within NHS mental health services supporting individuals with a range of mental health conditions.
- Assessing and managing multiple and complex presentations of clinical risk.
- Working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessing and managing a wide range of safeguarding concerns.
- Supporting individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
- Providing risk and safeguarding advice, consultation, and/or supervision to other healthcare professionals.
- Communicating confidently with clients, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
- Working across primary and secondary mental health care pathways (desirable).
Qualifications & Registration Required
- Hold current registration with a recognised professional healthcare regulatory body.
- Maintain ongoing professional development and training.
- Have safeguarding training equivalent to Level 3.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding processes, and mental health service pathways.
Role Information
- Staff development is very important to Vita Health Group and you will have an annual study leave allowance, for your own development as a practitioner.
- The role will be remote but we encourage team building days on site at Vita Health Group bases in the region. You will need to have private working space to take confidential calls.
About Us
As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.
Working here
We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:
- Supportive teams and managers
- A positive and inclusive culture
- Strong well-being and mental health support
- Trust, autonomy and flexibility
We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:
- Disability Confident Leader
- Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
- Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
- Menopause Friendly accreditation
Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.
If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]
Additional information
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.
Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.
We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Desirable
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Vita Health Group
Address
Home Based / Remote
EC4Y 8EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)