Job summary
INTERNAL VACANCY

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Hi, my name is Joanne White, following service developments within the Wakefield IHBTT Older People's Team, we are excited to offer an opportunity to recruit a new Clinical Practitioner.

This is a band 5 developmental role which could lead to a band 6 post.

We are a dedicated and compassionate team who encourage and support each other to learn develop and grow.

You will be an integral part of the team, using your clinical skills to manage risks and to support treatment for Older People in a mental health crisis.

If you are enthusiastic flexible and creative and have an interest or experience of older people with mental health conditions, where every day is different this may be the opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within the remit of a band 5 Community Practitioner IHBTT job description. There will be opportunity for you to develop your skills within the crisis / IHBTT model and work towards a band 6 post.

The service operates across 7 days a week between the hours of 8.00 am and 8.00pm.

You will be expected to work 12-hour shifts.

You will need access to a car as we cover a large geographical area.

You will complete home visits to carry out treatment and support identified by Senior Clinical Practitioners.

Your role will require you to have an awareness of positive risk taking and be able to develop these skills to enable you to make decisions quickly and safely.

Each day you will review support provided to service users and update relevant documentation.

Strong and effective engagement skills with service users, family, friends and carers are required.

You will work alongside band 6 practitioners supporting them to carry out crisis and gatekeeping assessments.

There will be an expectation of you to be receptive to learning and developing your skills by taking part in regular supervision and training.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £48,117 a year Band 5 to 6 Development Post
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9378-W1569
Job locations: Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
• To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).
• To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

Professional

• Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
• To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.
• To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team. Operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota including on-call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service).
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification)

Education

• Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
• To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
• To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
• To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

For full band 5 and band 6 job descriptions, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• BAND 5: Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques one to one interventions.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• BAND 6: Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems
• Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
• Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs
• Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing

Desirable

• BAND 5: Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
• Experience of working holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing
• BAND 6: Experience of working in a crisis/resolution model.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• BAND 5: Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hour/7 day week service including on-calls. (if appropriate to the service)
• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Motivated and resourceful
• Professional attitude
• BAND 6: Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hours/7 day week servicing including on-calls. (if applicable to the service)
• Time management
• Self-direction
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• Autonomy
• Diplomacy
• Leadership skills

Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• BAND 5: Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
• BAND 6: Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager
• Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/

Desirable

• BAND 5: Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
• BAND 6: Proven activity in audit
• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder

Qualifications
Essential

• BAND 5: Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
• BAND 6: RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration
• Mentorship
• Practice Placement Educator

Desirable

• BAND 5: Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
• Expected to work towards Practice Educator

Training
Essential

• BAND 5: Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
• BAND 6: Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• BAND 5: Relevant Post basic qualification and training
• BAND 6: Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence

Physical Attributes
Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Joanne White, Joanne.white@swyt.nhs.uk, 01924316258

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