Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner

confidential; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading in-house revalidation

Appraisal support team

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Dedicated consultant support

Generous referral scheme

Job summary

A Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner is sought for placement with an NHS client in Wales, with remote working options. The role involves completing mental health assessments, often via video or telephone, and may require weekly on-site attendance after an initial induction week.

The position is full-time, short-term, and invites candidates with registration, strong assessment skills, and the ability to manage workload independently. Remote working is possible depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification and registration for the role.
• Proven experience undertaking mental health assessments.
• Confidence conducting assessments via telephone and video.
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Availability for a full-time, short-term assignment.
• Ability to attend on-site induction during the first week and further on-site days as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mental health assessments for individuals accessing the service.
• Conduct assessments via video or telephone where appropriate.
• Support the identification of mental health needs and determine appropriate next steps.
• Provide appropriate advice, support and onward referrals as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional standards.
• Attend on-site induction during the first week.
• Attend the service location thereafter as required, potentially one day per week depending on experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Independent working

IT & record-keeping

Full-time availability

On-site attendance

Education

Professional qualification and registration

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner

Specialty: Mental Health

Location: Wales/Remote

Salary: £27 Per Hour

Description We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work within our NHS client’s Local Primary Mental Health Support Services.

This is a full-time, short-term locum opportunity for a clinician with experience undertaking mental health assessments, many of which may be conducted via video or telephone.

The successful candidate will be required to attend the service location for induction during the first week. Depending on their experience, attendance on site may then be required for approximately one day per week, with the potential for remote working.

Job Role

• Undertake mental health assessments for individuals accessing the service.
• Conduct assessments via video or telephone where appropriate.
• Support the identification of mental health needs and determine appropriate next steps.
• Provide appropriate advice, support and onward referrals as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional standards.
• Attend on-site induction during the first week.
• Attend the service location thereafter as required, potentially one day per week depending on experience.

Essential for the role

• Relevant professional qualification and registration for the role.
• Previous experience working as a Mental Health Practitioner.
• Proven experience undertaking mental health assessments.
• Confidence conducting assessments via telephone and video.
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Availability for a full-time, short-term assignment.
• Ability to attend on-site induction during the first week and further on-site days as required.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme