Senior Fitness for Work Practitioner (Mental Health Practitioner)
- Manchester
- £43,742-50,056 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: Band 7 / £43,742 – £50,056 DOE
Job Type: Full time / Employed
Location: Various locations across the North WestNO SPONSORSHIP available for this role. You must have the PERMANENT RIGHT TO WORK in the UK.PerksNHS pension scheme27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)Supportive multidisciplinary team environmentInvolvement in national initiatives and policy developmentFlexible working opportunitiesAccess to NHS wellbeing support and staff benefitsWhy You’ll Love It:If you're passionate about mental health and want to make a real difference to NHS staff wellbeing, this is a brilliant opportunity. You’ll work in a genuinely impactful role where you’ll see the difference you make every day – plus, there’s loads of scope to grow, lead, and contribute to bigger wellbeing projects across one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country.All About YouHCPC-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or NMC-registered NurseSignificant experience in mental health and neurodiversity (Band 6 level or above)Skilled in conducting full mental health assessments, risk assessments and managing complex casesKnowledge of legislation including the Equality Act, RIDDOR, and GDPRExperience in delivering training and psychoeducation sessionsConfident in liaising with multidisciplinary teams, HR, and managementComfortable working autonomously across various sitesWhat will you be doing?Lead on mental health and neurodiversity assessments for NHS staffProvide case management advice on fitness for work and reasonable adjustmentsDeliver mental health training, facilitate debriefs, and support critical incidentsAct as a clinical lead for junior staff and support broader Employee Health and Wellbeing strategyWork with HR and management to develop mental health pathways and policyLiaise with external mental health services to support referralsConduct clinical audits and contribute to service improvement projectsRepresent the team in internal and external forumsWorking Hours and EnvironmentThis is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), with flexible delivery across NHS sites in the North West. You’ll need to be available for site travel and able to deliver both face-to-face and remote services depending on operational needs.Reaching your potentialYou’ll be joining a large, dynamic NHS Trust that prioritises staff wellbeing and has ambitious plans for service development. This is a forward-thinking environment where your ideas will be valued and your leadership potential nurtured. With opportunities to shape strategy, mentor junior staff, and get involved in trust-wide initiatives, your career progression will be well supported.Apply Here:If you are interested in making a meaningful impact with our client, please submit your CV via the portal. If you are experiencing technical issues, please send your CV toWe will contact all shortlisted candidates. Please note that we retain the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Our client promotes diversity and equal opportunity. Permanent right to work in the UK is required.