B6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (Cpn)

Sabp; Camberley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Godalming is seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPN/OT/SWE) to join the Waverley Neighbourhood Mental Health Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will deliver comprehensive assessments, manage a defined caseload, and work within a multidisciplinary team to support service users and carers in their recovery journeys; a valid driving licence and unrestricted use of a vehicle are required for community-based work.

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration required.
• Professional qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• NMC/HCPC registration (OT/SWE) must be active.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take professional responsibility for a caseload.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and a range of interventions in the community.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide recovery‑focused care.

Education

Mental Health Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Social Work

Job description

Job summary

Waverley Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPN) - NMC/ HCPC -OT/SWE to join our team.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver comprehensive assessments and a variety of approaches, interventions, and treatments to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, supporting them in their personal recovery journey.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to take lead and professional responsibility for a number of service users. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be committed to delivering a high-quality service, working both independently and as part of our well-established, innovative, and recovery-focused team to meet the needs of service users and their carers.

In addition to managing a defined caseload, the successful applicant will conduct initial assessments for clients referred to the service and support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. There are various training opportunities available to enhance skills in delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with learning disabilities in Croydon, and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We are deeply committed to community engagement, actively involving service users and local communities in initiatives to improve mental wellbeing. By collaborating closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations, we ensure comprehensive support for service users and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county located just 30 minutes from Central London and the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are surrounded by wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks make the rest of the country easily accessible.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS pa, pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 325-8299655-COMM

Job locations: Waverley Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Berkeley House, Godalming, GU7 1QU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Experience

• Further training or experience to post graduate diploma level or Significant experience
• Clinical supervision training

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social Work
• Professional registration such as NMC/HCPC -OT/SWE

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: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Waverley Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Berkeley House, Godalming, GU7 1QU, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager
Amanda McVicker
[e-mail]
01483528100

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.