B6 Mental Health Practitioner (NMC) full time

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is looking for a full-time Mental Health Practitioner to provide assessments and evidence-based treatment for adults with severe mental health issues. The role includes working closely with individuals and their families, developing self-management strategies, and promoting recovery and independence within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience or 5 years equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Awareness of personal and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor delivery of person-centred healthcare.
• Work as a member of the MDT in assessing and planning care.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mental Health

Education

RMN/RN (Mental Health)

Postgraduate diploma level training

Job description

A leading NHS trust is seeking a full-time Mental Health Practitioner. The role involves providing assessments and evidence-based treatment for adults with severe mental health issues. Candidates must have a valid driving license due to community work. The position emphasizes recovery and independence, working closely with individuals and their families.

Qualifications

• Further training or experience to postgraduate diploma level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor delivery of person-centred healthcare.
• Work as a member of the MDT in assessing and planning care.

Skills

Clinical supervision, Mental Health

Education

RMN/RN (Mental Health)

Closing date: 22 May 2025

The Community Mental Health Recovery Service provides assessments for evidence-based, time-limited treatments and psychological interventions for adults with severe and enduring mental health issues.

The service focuses on promoting recovery and independence, developing self-management strategies to help individuals achieve their potential in the community.

We are a multidisciplinary team offering advice and support to GPs, working with individuals and their carers, and referring or signposting to various statutory, independent, and voluntary organizations. We aim to work closely with individuals, supporting their recovery journey, and their families, with consent.

Candidates must have a full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to community involvement.

Main duties include coordinating and monitoring person-centred healthcare, assessing and planning care, respecting individual customs and beliefs, maintaining professional relationships, recording contacts accurately, identifying concerns, managing risks, recognizing potential crises, and utilizing clinical supervision for performance development.

Please refer to the full job description for details.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and social care services for people with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire, including social care for those with learning disabilities and ASD/ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We engage with service users and communities to improve mental wellbeing and collaborate with NHS and voluntary sector organizations to support service users and carers.

Our core purpose is to work with people and lead communities to enhance mental and physical health and wellbeing through prevention, diagnosis, early intervention, treatment, and care.

Surrey is a beautiful county near London and the South Coast, with excellent transport links, including Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Note: We reserve the right to close posts once sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to your application!

For more information, please check the Job Description and Personal Specification document.

Person Specification

• Experience or 5 years equivalent experience, with further training to postgraduate diploma level
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience
• Awareness of personal and professional boundaries
• Clinical supervision training
• Experience working with individuals with dual diagnosis or complex needs

• Qualifications: RMN/RN (Mental Health), Mentorship course completion

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (including 5% Fringe HCAS), pro-rata.