Adult Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Beckingthorpe is seeking an experienced Adult Mental Health Practitioner to deliver on-site remote consultations. In this role, you'll assess and manage patients with a variety of mental health concerns. Key qualifications include a nursing qualification, registration, and independent prescribing ability. The position offers a flexible working pattern, a competitive salary based on experience, and various employee benefits such as generous leave, training opportunities, and NHS pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Generous leave: 36 days inclusive of bank holidays

Medical indemnity group cover

Flexible working arrangements

NHS pension with 23.7% employer contribution

Employee assistance programme

Sick pay scheme

Employee awards and company-sponsored events

Qualifications

• Experience in handling undifferentiated mental health presentations is required.
• Understanding of ADHD and Autism presentations and referral pathways is essential.
• Must be able to develop personalized mental health care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and support adults with varied mental health needs.
• Provide safe, effective remote consultations for patients.
• Triage and prioritize patient needs for timely interventions.
• Support and guide the Mental Health Support Worker.

Skills

Experience working with adults in mental health settings

Confident working autonomously

Clear and compassionate communication

Teamwork and colleague support

Commitment to high-quality patient care

Education

Nursing qualification or equivalent

NMC or HCPC registered

Independent prescriber

Job description

Hours

Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible or compressed hours available)

Consultations

Consultations: Remote only, completed on-site (20‑minute appointments)

Salary

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Closing Date

Closing Date: 4 January

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: On-site only. No hybrid/home working available.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Adult Mental Health Practitioner to join our mental health team at the Welby Group. This is an on‑site role delivering remote mental health consultations from our HUB in Bottesford.

You will work autonomously to assess, diagnose, support, and where appropriate, prescribe for adults presenting with a range of mental health concerns. Caseloads include anxiety, depression, trauma, crisis episodes, and support relating to ADHD and Autism referrals as part of wider mental health needs. A confident practitioner with prescribing ability is ideal for this role.

You will prioritise and triage patient needs, manage undifferentiated presentations, develop personalised mental health plans, and support the Mental Health Support Worker within the team.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and support adults presenting with varied mental health needs.
• Provide safe, effective remote consultations, each 20 minutes in duration.
• Prescribe within your scope of practice (prescribing qualification desirable).
• Triage and prioritise patient needs, offering timely interventions and onward referrals.
• Support patients requiring ADHD and Autism referrals as part of a wider mental health caseload.
• Develop personalised mental health care plans and offer ongoing follow‑up support.
• Work collaboratively with the mental health team, GPs, and external agencies.
• Promote prevention, early intervention, and holistic mental health support.

Service & Professional Responsibilities

• Support and guide the Mental Health Support Worker as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legible patient records and clinical coding.
• Participate in audits, governance, and quality improvement work.
• Contribute to service development and mental health pathway improvements.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Uphold a professional and supportive working environment.

About Us

What We Offer

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Level 3 research training and development opportunities
• Generous leave: 36 days inclusive of bank holidays (pro‑rata)
• Medical indemnity group cover
• Flexible working arrangements
• NHS pension with 23.7% employer contributions
• Sick pay scheme and employee assistance programme
• Bereavement pay up to 3 days
• Beautiful open‑plan offices with free parking
• Employee awards and company‑sponsored events
• A strong focus on work‑life balance with flexible or compressed hours

About the Welby Group

The Welby Group runs four GP practices across Lincolnshire, serving over 35,000 patients. We are known for being forward‑thinking and committed to doing things differently to improve care. We value people who bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a can‑do attitude.

We live by our values: Opportunity, Enthusiasm, Support, Innovation, Family, and Balance. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be supported to grow and encouraged to try new things, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, please send us your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit.

You can apply via the button or email Cheila at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

EEO Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace for all.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification or equivalent
• NMC or HCPC registered
• Independent prescriber

Experience

• Experience working with adults in mental health settings.
• Confident working autonomously and handling undifferentiated mental health presentations.
• Understands ADHD and Autism presentations and referral pathways.
• Communicates clearly and compassionately.
• Works well within a team and supports colleagues.
• Committed to delivering high‑quality patient care.
• Experienced prescriber or working towards it.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours