Specialist Mental Health PractitionerinNottinghaminNottinghamPUBLISHED MON 3 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a developing and innovative service focused on improving mental health outcomes for individuals in the Criminal Justice System.
Collaboration with a diverse and skilled team of psychologically informed practitioners and an accredited clinical psychologist, fostering a supportive work environment.
Engagement in meaningful therapeutic partnerships with service users, assisting in the development of individualized psychological therapies and interventions.
Involvement in promoting and delivering training and awareness for the MHTR service, enhancing professional development and community outreach.
Access to a variety of employee-led networks focused on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives.
Commitment to employee health and wellbeing through comprehensive occupational health services and supportive initiatives from a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
Potential for professional growth and development within one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands, with numerous career advancement opportunities.
Join our passionate team as a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating the Criminal Justice System. This unique role focuses on providing compassionate, tailored psychological therapies that not only support treatment but also foster personal growth and break the cycle of offending. If you’re seeking a fulfilling challenge where your skills as an inclusive, creative clinician can shine, we want to hear from you!
As part of the innovative Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Service, you’ll be at the forefront of developing therapeutic programmes that engage service users in their recovery journey. Collaborate with our dedicated team of professionals led by an accredited psychologist, and play a pivotal role in assessing, supporting, and guiding individuals toward better health outcomes. You will help strengthen vital community links, ensuring that your contributions create lasting impacts both in the lives of service users and the community.
At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, you’ll not only find your purpose but also be surrounded by a supportive network of over 11,000 colleagues committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. With a wealth of employee-led networks and a focus on health and wellbeing, we prioritise your growth and happiness as well. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something special—apply today and help us #MakeADifference!
As part of the innovative Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Service, you’ll be at the forefront of developing therapeutic programmes that engage service users in their recovery journey. Collaborate with our dedicated team of professionals led by an accredited psychologist, and play a pivotal role in assessing, supporting, and guiding individuals toward better health outcomes. You will help strengthen vital community links, ensuring that your contributions create lasting impacts both in the lives of service users and the community.
At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, you’ll not only find your purpose but also be surrounded by a supportive network of over 11,000 colleagues committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. With a wealth of employee-led networks and a focus on health and wellbeing, we prioritise your growth and happiness as well. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something special—apply today and help us #MakeADifference!
Opportunity to work in a developing and innovative service focused on improving mental health outcomes for individuals in the Criminal Justice System.
Collaboration with a diverse and skilled team of psychologically informed practitioners and an accredited clinical psychologist, fostering a supportive work environment.
Engagement in meaningful therapeutic partnerships with service users, assisting in the development of individualized psychological therapies and interventions.
Involvement in promoting and delivering training and awareness for the MHTR service, enhancing professional development and community outreach.
Access to a variety of employee-led networks focused on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives.
Commitment to employee health and wellbeing through comprehensive occupational health services and supportive initiatives from a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
Potential for professional growth and development within one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands, with numerous career advancement opportunities.
We are looking for an innovative and motivated Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to work in the developing Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Service.
The MHTR Service aims to improve the opportunities for an individual who is in the Criminal Justice System to access psychological therapies/intervention. The MHTR is a Community Treatment Order: a form of diversion within rather than away from the criminal justice system, providing meaningful treatment provision outside of custody and inpatient settings . The service treatment aims to offer an individual the opportunity to access and engage in individualised psychological therapies, improving health and social outcomes and addressing the underlying cause of offending behaviour.
If you would like a challenge and the opportunity to be an inclusive, creative clinician, this job may be for you.
This is a new development within Notts Healthcare and is a great opportunity to work in a developing service for service users within the criminal justice system, creating the best opportunity for supporting their engagement with services and helping to break the cycle of offending.
The MHTR service comprises of a team of psychologically informed practitioners, led by an accredited psychologist (Clinical Lead). This role will include supporting and working alongside service users in a collaborative, therapeutic partnership and participation in the development and provision therapeutic activities/psycho-educational programmes and self-management interventions. The Specialist Mental Health Practitioner will likely work with the more complex service users.
In this role, the Mental Health Practitioner will undertake screening, assessment and case formulation relating to service users referred into the service. The role will also include signposting to other service/3rd party organisations so good links with the local community are essential. Due to this being a developing service and having interface with a range of services, the post holder will be involved in promotion of the service and supporting the delivering training and awareness of the MHTR.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Ayesha Roche Job title: Clinical Lead Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
The MHTR Service aims to improve the opportunities for an individual who is in the Criminal Justice System to access psychological therapies/intervention. The MHTR is a Community Treatment Order: a form of diversion within rather than away from the criminal justice system, providing meaningful treatment provision outside of custody and inpatient settings . The service treatment aims to offer an individual the opportunity to access and engage in individualised psychological therapies, improving health and social outcomes and addressing the underlying cause of offending behaviour.
If you would like a challenge and the opportunity to be an inclusive, creative clinician, this job may be for you.
This is a new development within Notts Healthcare and is a great opportunity to work in a developing service for service users within the criminal justice system, creating the best opportunity for supporting their engagement with services and helping to break the cycle of offending.
The MHTR service comprises of a team of psychologically informed practitioners, led by an accredited psychologist (Clinical Lead). This role will include supporting and working alongside service users in a collaborative, therapeutic partnership and participation in the development and provision therapeutic activities/psycho-educational programmes and self-management interventions. The Specialist Mental Health Practitioner will likely work with the more complex service users.
In this role, the Mental Health Practitioner will undertake screening, assessment and case formulation relating to service users referred into the service. The role will also include signposting to other service/3rd party organisations so good links with the local community are essential. Due to this being a developing service and having interface with a range of services, the post holder will be involved in promotion of the service and supporting the delivering training and awareness of the MHTR.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Ayesha Roche Job title: Clinical Lead Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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