Community Mental Health Practitioner – Flexible Hours

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay, pensions and leave

Flexible working options

Career development programs

Car lease

Accommodation assistance

NHS discounts

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Practitioner in Lambeth to deliver high quality mental health care within a focused support service. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, person-centered planning and collaborative care across the MDT, with flexible working possibilities and strong development opportunities.

The post involves community-based care and office-based elements, Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed-term 6-month

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification (Nurse, OT or Social Worker) and experience in mental health care.
• A passion for supporting people with mental health challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• A strong work ethic and a dedication to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality safe care with consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence.
• Lead assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centered care.
• Coordinate a first-class service including physical health monitoring and rights maintenance.
• Supervise junior staff and students, work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mental health care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Quality of care

Education

Registered Nurse / OT / Social Worker

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Practitioner in Lambeth to deliver high quality mental health care within a focused support service. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, person-centered planning and collaborative care across the MDT, with flexible working possibilities and strong development opportunities.

The post involves community-based care and office-based elements, Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed-term 6-month