B6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPN)

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPN) to join their Guildford team. The role involves delivering assessments and interventions for individuals with severe mental health issues, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for professional development available.

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience working with individuals with mental health needs in the community.
• Able to carry out supervision and co-facilitate group work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and interventions to individuals with severe mental health issues.
• Manage a defined caseload and support individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Diploma in psycho-social interventions

NMC Registration

Successful completion of Mentorship course

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

B6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPN)

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Guildford Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS) is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic community mental health nurse (CPN) 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.

A full and valid driving licence, along with access to a vehicle for work purposes, is essential due to the community-based nature of this role

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 Trustis 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

• 2 years experience post qualification experience working with individuals with mental health needs in the community
• Able to carry out supervision
• Able to co-facilitate group work

Registration

• NMC Registration
• Successful completion of Mentorship course
• Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post

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.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guildford Community Mental Health Recovery Service

The Redwood Centre, Farnham Road Hospital

£39,205 to £47,084 a yearIncl 5% Fringe HCAS pa, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7188225-COMM

Job locations

Guildford Community Mental Health Recovery Service

The Redwood Centre, Farnham Road Hospital